Short-term let adverts banned from Tube following outcry September 18, 2019 Adverts that promoted short-term lettings in the capital have been banned from the Transport for London (TfL) network following criticism from campaigners. London mayor Sadiq Khan was urged to crack down on adverts across the Tube by firms that encouraged landlords to flout the 90-day annual limit for short-term lettings in London. Read more: Overcrowding [...]
President Trump names Bolton replacement September 18, 2019 Donald Trump has named Robert O’Brien, the country’s chief hostage negotiator, as his new national security adviser. O’Brien replaces John Bolton, who the US President sacked last week after the pair fell out over Iran and other tactics. Trump announced the news by tweet, telling his followers: “I have worked long & hard with Robert. [...]
PM confronted by angry father on hospital visit September 18, 2019 Boris Johnson was confronted by an angry father during a hospital visit today, telling him “the NHS has been destroyed”. The Prime Minister was on a walk-about of Whipps Cross maternity ward, in East London, when the man approached him to complain about lack of resources at the hospital. “There are not enough people on [...]
‘Sobering and devastating’: Lloyd’s of London bosses speak out on sexual misconduct claims September 18, 2019 Top bosses at Lloyd’s of London have expressed deep regret over a swathe of sexual misconduct allegations that have blighted the historic insurance market’s reputation. The chairman and chief executive of Lloyd’s both said this morning that revelations of sexual harassment and assault against women at the firm had been devastating. Chairman Bruce Carnegie-Brown told [...]
Cummings cements power over ministerial aides September 18, 2019 Boris Johnson’s top aide Dominic Cummings has handed himself more power over ministers’ advisers, as part of ongoing efforts to centralise control. Special advisers, known as Spads, were this week sent new employment contracts stating that disciplinary matters rest “with your appointing minister and the Prime Minister’s chief of staff”, according to The Times. Previously, [...]
Engineer killed working on travelator at Waterloo station September 18, 2019 An engineer has been killed while working on a moving walkway at Waterloo station. A police investigation is currently underway into the incident, which occurred in the early hours of this morning. Read more: Parcel bombs found at Waterloo linked to devices sent to British Army A one-way system has been put in place, with [...]
Brexit: Juncker blasts PM for not offering written proposals September 18, 2019 The President of the European Commission has called for “operational proposals in writing” to avoid the increasingly “palpable” risk of a no-deal Brexit. Speaking this morning, Jean-Claude Juncker said he has “no emotional attachment” to the Irish backstop – a softening towards the EU’s position on the matter. Instead he said he would “stand by [...]
Car dealer Pendragon swings to loss as it gives gloomy outlook for rest of year September 18, 2019 Car dealership firm Pendragon has posted a pre-tax loss of more than £32m as it cited “very challenging” market conditions that it did not expect would improve for the rest of the year. The figures Pendragon posted a pre-tax loss of £32.2m, down from a profit of £28.4m the previous year. Read more: Pendragon called [...]
Virgin Atlantic ups IAG war with teaser for new routes at Heathrow September 18, 2019 Virgin Atlantic has upped the stakes in its face-off with British Airways owner IAG, unveiling a raft of new routes it will launch if it wins more slots at Heathrow airport. Virgin has said it intends to add 84 destinations to its map in the UK, Europe and internationally when the third runway is complete [...]
Most retail landlords consider re-purposing property September 18, 2019 Most retail landlords are considering redeveloping their properties for other uses in a further blow for the struggling UK high street. In total, 18 per cent of landlords have already completed a re-purposing project and a further 75 per cent are considering making the move, according to a survey by estate agent Savills. Read more: [...]