John Glen retains position as economic secretary to the Treasury and City minister July 26, 2019 Boris Johnson has continued the process of selecting his ministers today following his appointment as Prime Minister on Wednesday. The latest to benefit is John Glen, the MP for Salisbury and South Wiltshire, who has retained his position as the economic secretary to the Treasury and City minister. Read more: UK car industry tells Boris [...]
Eurostar tells passengers not to travel as heat causes train chaos July 26, 2019 Eurostar has warned passengers not to travel to and from Paris today as the heatwave continues to wreak havoc. The train operator warned that issues with overhead power lines in Paris had caused severe disruption, and advised against all but essential travel. Read more: All the train delays to hit the UK as heatwave causes [...]
UK car industry tells Boris Johnson no-deal Brexit ‘not an option’ July 26, 2019 Representatives for the UK car industry have warned Prime Minister Boris Johnson that a no-deal Brexit is “not an option”. In an open letter to the new Conservative Party leader the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said Johnson must help ensure that the sector “continues to enjoy preferential trade with critical markets around [...]
Confusion reigns as Sports Direct delays annual results again July 26, 2019 Sports Direct’s share price fell this morning as it delayed the release of its annual results ahead of today’s annual general meeting with shareholders. Billionaire Mike Ashley was due to release results for his company at 7am ahead of the London Stock Exchange’s open at 8am. Read more: Sports Direct shares plunge as it delays [...]
What is 5G and how does it work? Everything you need to know about the next-generation network July 26, 2019 Mobile operator EE hit the headlines last week when it launched the UK’s first 5G network at a lavish launch party on the river Thames. EE boss Marc Allera hailed a “historic moment” as the firm live-streamed a performance by hit rapper Stormzy against the iconic backdrop of Tower Bridge. Customers on EE can now [...]
Golf clubs, cash and Russia: Trump makes speech in front of doctored seal July 26, 2019 When President Trump came to the stage before an adoring crowd of young Conservatives he was beaming, oblivious to the presidential seal that was sending him up. Trump was speaking at a summit for Turning Point USA – a young conservative political action group – earlier this week. An introductory video had been shown, one [...]
All the train delays to hit the UK as heatwave leads to travel chaos July 26, 2019 More transport delays are set to plague passengers today despite temperatures cooling after a record-breaking heatwave this week. Passengers were left to deal with travel chaos yesterday amid July’s hottest day ever after a record-breaking 38.1C was recorded in Cambridge. Read more: UK temperatures break July record And Network Rail warned of more travel disruption [...]
Superdry completes board line-up after exodus July 26, 2019 Superdry has filled the final two board positions left vacant after the reappointment of founder Julian Dunkerton sparked a mass exodus earlier this year. The retailer announced today that Georgina Harvey, who sits on the board of William Hill, McColls Retail Group and Big Yellow, has been appointed non-executive director and will chair the firm’s [...]
Sports Direct: What’s gone wrong for Mike Ashley? July 26, 2019 Even for an unpredictable retail tycoon like Mike Ashley, today’s strange turn of events is unprecedented. Sports Direct was set to release its full-year figures at 7am this morning, before suddenly postponing its statement and cancelling media interviews. Read more: Confusion reigns as Sports Direct delays annual results yet again With no explanation given as [...]
Boris Johnson ramps up no-deal Brexit plans with £300m freight capacity pledge July 26, 2019 Boris Johnson has pledged to spend up to £300m on extra freight capacity in order to keep vital goods moving in the event of a no-deal Brexit. The disruption to imports and exports across the Channel is one of the most prominent risks facing Britain in the event of the UK leaving the European Union [...]