Rail strikes: Boris Johson says commuters must ‘stay the course’ June 21, 2022 Boris Johnson has told people they will have to “stay the course” and endure strike action before the government is able to reform the country’s rail network. The Prime Minister told his cabinet this morning that “we need the union barons to sit down with Network Rail and the train companies and get on with [...]
Travel mayhem to continue throughout the summer, says Ryanair’s boss June 21, 2022 Travel chaos will continue throughout the summer as airports tackle labour shortages, according to Ryanair’s boss Michael O’Leary. The chief executive has warned that passengers will have a “less than satisfactory experience” during peak season, especially at large airports. “This problem is going to continue particularly at airports like Gatwick and Heathrow right throughout the [...]
Property market is hot but cooling amid cocktail of low stock, high inflation and uncertainty June 21, 2022 The UK’s property market is still going strong, despite fears that rising inflation and the cost of living crisis will choke growth. The number of properties changing hands fell again last month in comparison with its pandemic heights last year. However, with some 100,870 homes sold in May, the latest government data has found a [...]
Defence giant Lockheed Martin strikes deal with north east firm to help companies get manufacturing contracts June 21, 2022 Lockheed Martin has teamed up with a northern firm in a partnership to help companies get lucrative manufacturing contracts. The US defence giant, which works in aerospace and security, announced the deal with RTC North following the UK Space Sector Skills and Supplier Summit it hosted in Newcastle. It is considering basing its UK operations [...]
Run on Uber and Bolt as demand goes through the roof due to tube and rail strike June 21, 2022 Private hire vehicle firm Bolt’s app seemed to crash in London this morning as demand for its service – as well as rival Uber – went through the roof due to the tube strike. Users are reporting error messages and are unable to order rides at present. Uber denied its app had gone down. Demand [...]
Check your commute here: What is each train operator in Britain planning for today’s strikes? June 21, 2022 As rail workers are walking out today, Thursday and Saturday, disruption is expected to last every day this week until Sunday. All of UK’s train operators have released plans for how their services will be altered during this week’s rail strikes, so we have a breakdown of each operator’s plan for strike days, in alphabetical [...]
World gets Covid reality check as next Omicron wave is building rapidly: Coronavirus infections surging and masks returning June 21, 2022 It is becoming increasingly evident that the next global Covid wave is building fast as Coronavirus is regrouping and growing rapidly in strength in dozens of countries around the world. From Asia to Europe to South America, infection rates are rising, forcing dozens of governments and authorities to consider new measures. Mask use is surging [...]
Gilbert’s AssetCo buys Edinburgh asset manager to bolster Scottish business June 21, 2022 Martin Gilbert’s asset management vehicle AssetCo has snapped up Scottish firm SVM Asset Management Holdings for £10.7m, as it looks to broaden its footprint north of the border.
Safestore boosts profits amid flurry of acquisitions June 21, 2022 Profits have spiked at self-storage giant Safestore - powered by a strong trading performance and increased earnings from investment properties.
NHS agrees to pay £120k in damages to bereaved fiancee in covid first June 21, 2022 A woman whose fiance died after taking the covid jab has claimed to have received the first covid vaccine damage payment of £120,000.