Brussels attacks: Belgium and UK observe one minute silence in remembrance of terrorist attack victims March 23, 2016 Belgium and Britain observed a minute's silence this morning in remembrance of the victims of yesterday's terrorist attacks in Brussels. The silence was recognised at all UK government buildings and other public organisations and institutions were expected to follow suit. Flags are currently flying at half-mast on Whitehall government buildings, and the Belgian flag is flying at half-mast [...]
Kingfisher share price up after chief executive says company is “very confident” it can deliver five-year plan March 23, 2016 Kingfisher's share price rose by more than three per cent this morning after the DIY giant said its five-year plan was on track. The figures The company, which owns B&Q and Screwfix, reported adjusted sales of £10.3bn. This was down from £10.6bn in the year to 31 January 2015. But it reported small increases in [...]
Brussels travel advice from FCO: UK government tells Brits travel to Brussels is now OK March 23, 2016 Brits have been told they are OK to travel to Brussels again, after being told last night not to visit the city. The government said it was no longer advising against travel to the Belgium capital, but visitors should follow advice from local authorities. Travellers had last night been warned against travelling to Brussels following Tuesday's terrorist attacks. The Foreign and [...]
Bottoms up to Great Brewtain: Old Speckled Hen, Doom Bar and Hobgoblin are the nation’s three top ales, according to Tesco March 23, 2016 If you don't still know the difference between ale and beer, now might be the time to learn – ale sales have shot up over 14 per cent in the past year. And, if you still need help discerning them next time you're at the pub, Old Speckled Hen, Doom Bar and Hobgoblin are the UK's [...]
The end of traffic lights? Thanks to driverless car technology, researchers may have just killed them off March 23, 2016 Waiting around at a red light may soon become a thing of the past, and it's all thanks to driverless cars. The technology which will soon mean we can sit back and relax while automated vehicles take us from A to B could spell the end to arbitrary hold ups from frustrating red lights, scientists say. Driverless [...]
Brent crude and WTI: US oil falls below $40 per barrel after EIA data March 23, 2016 US oil fell below $40 per barrel today, after fresh data suggested the global oversupply still has some ground left to cover before markets rebalance. Data released today by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) showed US crude oil inventories jumped by 9.4m barrels last week to a record total of 532.5m. This was much more than analysts expected, with [...]
Game Digital share price drops after 77.3 per cent dividend slash and pre-tax profit fall March 23, 2016 Video game retailer Game Digital's share price dropped almost nine per cent after it released its half-year results and announced a 77.3 per cent cut in its interim dividend. The figures Game Digital's pre-tax profit in the half year to January fell 32 per cent to £22.5m. Revenue was down six per cent to £549.2m and the company [...]
Woollip kickstarter: This is the only pillow you need for desk napping March 23, 2016 Feeling the mid-week dip? Flagging a little from early starts and late evenings? You probably need this pillow, which may just be the best invention for desk napping we've seen yet. Bonus – it's also perfect for getting a bit of shut-eye while you're travelling, too. Simply inflate the Woollip cushion and you get a strange looking [...]
MPs call for London Stock Exchange executives to face parliamentary scrutiny over Deutsche Boerse merger: “Are we handing over control to the Germans?” March 23, 2016 MPs have called for London Stock Exchange executives to be called before parliament to answer questions about its proposed merger with Deutsche Boerse. Details of the “merger of equals” were announced last week by the companies. If it goes through, LSE shareholders will own 45.6 per cent of the new company. Shareholders of the Frankfurt-based exchange Deutsche Boerse will [...]
TfL’s travel advice for Piccadilly Line strike from Wednesday evening and all day Thursday, including buses, cycling, walking and driving March 23, 2016 The Night Tube might be resolved (sort of) but that doesn't mean Londoners get away scot-free. Unions are planning a strike that will take out the entire Piccadilly Line from 9pm tonight and all day tomorrow (23-24 March) – and Transport for London has just issued its latest travel advice for those affected. Helpfully, the [...]