London has fallen – as Tube strike travel chaos hits again, what’s the solution? January 9, 2017 As UK plc begins to count the economic impact of today’s tube strike, questions of how we got to a place where stations are being evacuated and queues snake round some of Europe’s largest stations and when – not if – this will happen again, must be asked. The capital relies on the tube – [...]
These are the 23 funniest #TubeStrike tweets from miserable commuters January 9, 2017 A fine rain misted London's 5m-odd Tube passengers as they began the long trudge to work during today's 24-hour Tube strike. Say what you like about the capital's commuters, but at least they retained their sense of humour – on Twitter, anyway, where hundreds made their feelings known. Here are the best reactions: The first rule of [...]
London Tube strike January 2017: These are the 84 Tube stations closed due to strike action today January 9, 2017 Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that 84 Tube stations are closed across the capital due to strike action taking place today. TfL Twitter accounts posted the following list of closed stations as of 12 PM but warned that the list was subject to change. The 84 shut stations represent almost one third of the total 270 [...]
British Airways owner IAG names the four startups joining its first accelerator programme Hangar 51 January 9, 2017 From hundreds of applicants, International Airlines Group (IAG) has whittled down the numbers to select four finalists for its first ever accelerator programme. The four startups will take part in Hangar 51, the programme run in association with innovation specialist L Marks. The parent firm of British Airways, Iberia and Aer Lingus, invited businesses to pitch [...]
MoD strikes £271m Wildcat helicopter deal saving “hundreds of jobs” January 9, 2017 The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced a £271m deal with Leonardo Helicopters to safeguard around five hundred jobs, the majority of which will be in Yeovil. The five-year deal will deliver a range of support and training services for the UK's fleet of 62 AW159 Wildcat helicopters, used by the Royal Navy and Army Air Corps. [...]
London City Airport announces record 4.5m passengers for 2016 January 9, 2017 London City Airport is flying after a record 2016. The Royal Docks-based airport announced five per cent year-on-year growth, recording 4,526,059 passengers for the year. That's the most in its 30-year history, and it said this was driven by expanding routes and investment in facilities. Read more: Delays and cancellations at London City Airport this [...]
Tube strike travel chaos: Great Northern services aren’t running between Finsbury Park and Moorgate January 9, 2017 Great Northern Rail has warned that no services are running between Finsbury Park and Moorgate station this morning. The news comes as London commuters deal with transport chaos brought on by the latest round of Tube strikes. Problems on the line into Moorgate began last night, due to the Tube workers' industrial action, and are continuing [...]
Jaguar Land Rover roars to record year globally as Jaguar sales rocket 77 per cent January 9, 2017 Jaguar Land Rover is purring. The UK's largest car manufacturer just had a record year, announcing global sales of 583,313 vehicles, as it sold more than one car every minute. Sales have almost tripled since 2009. It marks the firm's seventh consecutive year of growth in sales, and the total number of 583,313 vehicles was up 20 [...]
As Tube strike causes chaos for the capital’s commuters, more travel headaches are on the cards January 9, 2017 A 24-hour Tube strike started yesterday evening, marking the first action in a week of more travel turmoil for travellers – and the action could be set to spread. The Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association refused a last-ditch offer yesterday, which had already been dismissed by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union. As a result, [...]
What Brexit? Full steam ahead for the UK’s £605m superyacht industry January 9, 2017 The UK's superyacht industry is posting revenues "not seen since the financial crash", according to new figures. While sharp ripples of uncertainty were caused in the wake of the Brexit vote, business confidence soon rebounded. According to a report by British Marine unveiled at the London Boat Show, the UK's leisure marine industry grew for [...]