Bovis Homes Group in talks with Galliford Try over housebuilding merger May 25, 2019 Bovis Home Groups has approached Galliford Try in recent weeks in a bid to reopen discussions about a merger, which previously broke down two years ago. Bovis is keen to combine a large proportion of their operations, according to Sky News. Read more: Thames Water chief executive Steve Robertson steps down A deal would be [...]
Thames Water chief executive Steve Robertson steps down May 25, 2019 Steve Robertson has stepped down as the chief executive of Thames Water with immediate effect. Robertson was unsuccessful in his attempts to turn around the performance of the failing utilities company. Read more: United Utilities profits up as it worries over nationalisation uncertainty The firm are now said to be looking for someone with a [...]
Life in the slow lane? City of London Corp hopes to impose 15mph speed limit across Square Mile May 24, 2019 As the home of London’s hustling financial sector, the Square Mile is not known for moving slowly. But for motorists, that could soon be about to change, after the City of London Corporation agreed to make it the first area in the country with a 15mph speed limit. Read more: Seeking solace in the Square [...]
With rail closures planned this weekend, here’s how we should revamp our chugging transport system May 24, 2019 This week, consumer watchdog Which revealed that rail passengers lost four million hours to train delays last year, with an average of 660 cancellations per day. It’s hardly surprising. Any regular commuter will have experienced a delay, cancellation or disruption recently – perhaps you’re experiencing one right now, in fact. Read more: Nearly 4m hours [...]
Stagecoach sues Department for Transport over West Coast rail franchise May 24, 2019 Stagecoach said today it had launched a legal claim against the Department for Transport (DFT) in connection with the competition for the West Coast rail franchise. Read more: Arriva takes government to court over East Midlands franchise award It said it had issued a High Court and judicial review claim alleging that the DfT breached [...]
Tube chaos: Signal failure causes severe delays for commuters on District Line May 24, 2019 A signal failure has left commuters to contend with severe Tube delays this morning as Transport for London (TfL) part suspended two London Underground lines. Read more: Underground fire alert causes Tube chaos for commuters Passengers faced a difficult journey to work on both the District Line and the Hammersmith & City Line after the [...]
Uber launches electric bike-sharing scheme Jump in London May 24, 2019 Uber today launched an electric bike-sharing service in London in the firm's latest attempt to expand its transport offering beyond cars. The ride-hailing app has rolled out the a pilot scheme of 350 bikes in Islington, with plans to expand into other London boroughs in the coming months. Read more: Uber facing £1bn VAT tax [...]
Luton Airport appoints former Go Ahead boss as new chairman May 23, 2019 Former Go Ahead boss Keith Ludeman has been appointed the new chairman of Luton Airport as of today. Ludeman, who is the current chairman of HS1, the high-speed link between London and the Channel Tunnel, joins the airport following its completion of its £160m new terminal. Read more: Over 1m passengers used Luton Airport in March Passenger [...]
Triton in talks with Thomas Cook over offer for Nordic arm May 23, 2019 Thomas Cook Group has been approached by buyout firm Triton about a potential takeover of its Nordic airline and tour operator. Triton is in early-stage talks with the travel agent about a deal, Thomas Cook confirmed today. Read more: Thomas Cook share price drops after agencies downgrade credit rating The sale, which would see Thomas [...]
Regulator Ofgem won’t extend ban on energy supplier Solarplicity May 23, 2019 Ofgem today said Solarplicity had “significantly improved” since being hit by a customer ban in February, but warned it could be hit with more enforcement action if it fails to take further steps. A ban on the energy supplier taking on new customers ran out yesterday, but Solarplicity has now agreed to a self-imposed ban until [...]