Willie Walsh: China’s Covid policy cost Hong Kong aviation hub status September 21, 2022 China’s zero-Covid policy has cost Hong Kong its status as an aviation hub, according to veteran Willie Walsh. A former chief executive of BA’s owner IAG, Walsh is now at the helm of airline trade body the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The director general blamed China’s Covid policies for “devastating” the Hong Kong aviation [...]
Over 2,000 London bus drivers to strike on 4 October September 21, 2022 More than 2,000 London bus drivers are set to strike on 4 October in a dispute over pay, the union Unite announced on Wednesday. Running continuously until workers receive a pay rise in line with the retail price index, Unite said, the strike will affect eight depots across North London – including Tottenham and Wood [...]
Rail union consults members over fresh strike action at Govia Thameslink September 21, 2022 Rail union TSSA will consult members over a fresh strike action at Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) in a long-standing dispute over pay, jobs and working conditions. The ballot – opening on 28 September and closing on 19 October at 12pm – will put to its members both the possibility of strike action and action short [...]
Third day of rail disruption at Paddington as cable issues persist September 21, 2022 Rail disruption at Paddington has continued today as engineers tackle the cable damage that prevented thousands from attending the Queen’s funeral on Monday. National Rail said that a few lines between Paddington and Hayes & Harlington were blocked because of the damage from the previous days, with services to Reading risking cancellation and delays. Disruption [...]
Further rail strikes to take place on 1 October September 20, 2022 Further rail strikes are set to take place on 1 October, as workers at 14 train operators will walk out in a dispute over job security, pay and conditions. The union RMT said the walkout will bring the country’s network to “an effective standstill,” especially as it takes place ahead of the Conservative Party conference [...]
Rolls-Royce: Automotive veteran appointed to head subsidiary September 20, 2022 Automotive veteran Jorg Stratmann has been appointed as boss of Rolls-Royce’s subsidiary firm, Power Systems. Stratmann, who stepped down as chief executive of automotive supplier Mahle last year, will join the engine maker on 15 November. The automotive veteran will report to the wider group’s boss Warren East until the end of the year, when [...]
Fire on Uber boat at Battersea Power Station Pier: 30 passengers and four crew evacuated September 20, 2022 More than 30 members of the public were forced to disembark from a Thames clipper at Battersea Power Station Pier after a fire in the boat’s engine room. A blaze was reported on an Uber Thames Clipper, as the Pier station was forced shut on Tuesday. Its operator confirmed the station will be closed until [...]
Exclusive: ‘Covid papered over many cracks which gave firms a false positive’, warns Leonard Curtis CEO September 20, 2022 City A.M. reported recently that millions of people across the UK are now struggling to make ends meet, with only one in ten saying they don’t have any financial concerns. And it’s not just individuals that are struggling: Rising bills are the biggest worry for UK businesses, with many concerned about the spiralling cost of [...]
Services resume at Paddington following 27-hour halt September 20, 2022 Services to and from Paddington station have finally resumed following a 27-hour halt which disrupted thousands of people mourning Her Majesty the Queen. Network Rail – whose services between Paddington and Reading stopped working early on Monday morning due to faulty electric wires – said trains resumed around 9.30am. The station closed again at 10 [...]
Train drivers at 12 firms including London Overground will strike on 1 and 5 October September 20, 2022 Train drivers at 12 key operating firms will walk out on 1 and 5 October after ASLEF union confirmed members backed a strike today. Industrial action for two weeks time was confirmed for the first week of October, after being delayed due to the Queen’s death and funeral. ASLEF, which represents 96 per cent of [...]