HMRC’s plans for second self-assessment helpline closure sparks outrage October 18, 2023 HMRC is preparing for another closure of its tax self-assessment helpline after it gave users just 48 hours warning, MPs have been told.
Challenge Cup in ‘advanced’ talks over sponsor, but not for this season November 22, 2023 This year’s European Challenge Cup will mark a decade of the competition without a sponsor despite rugby chiefs insisting they are in advanced talks with potential suitors. Europe’s second tier club competition has been without a sponsor since insurer Amlin had the title partnership in the 2013-14 season. Some have said a title sponsor would [...]
Union bosses warn of further strikes despite ‘different face’ to government October 5, 2022 Union bosses have warned of further action potentially taking place despite a “different face” to the government. Mick Lynch, general secretary of union RMT, said there could be additional transport strikes if a settlement between rail workers and train operators is not reached. “We’re reballoting now to get a fresh mandate for the next six [...]
Coronation wine: why magnums and boxes of wine are best May 4, 2023 We Brits really do enjoy a party and this Saturday will see festivities up and down the country for the coronation of King Charles. The tradition of celebrating these occasions is part of our nation’s heritage, with documents even describing the coronation of unlucky Anne Boleyn as having the streets hung with flags and bunting [...]
City chief execs need to be able to face the music no matter what November 1, 2023 The sign of a strong chief executive is the ability to communicate during the bad times as well as the good. My view has always been that if you want to be the leader of a company, taking home the paycheck that comes with it, you should be expected to step forward and be accountable [...]
Starling Bank poaches Big Six energy boss ahead of planned London listing March 12, 2024 Digital challenger Starling Bank has appointed OVO boss Raman Bhatia as its permanent chief executive, taking over from interim CEO John Mountain.
Govia Thameslink staff balloted by TSSA union over possible fresh strike action September 8, 2022 Govia Thameslink train staff are to be balloted for industrial action in protest of pay, conditions and redundancies. Rail union TSSA will open ballots for hundreds of its members working at Govia Thameslink Railway, which includes four key franchises. Results of the ballot will be announced on 6 October and could impact Thameslink, Southern, Great [...]
The Michelin Guide 2024 predictions: Our rising stars January 30, 2024 It’s never easy to second-guess the Michelin inspectors’ ratings, but Alex Dalzell has made some calculated predictions
London City Airport reports fourth consecutive busiest week March 21, 2022 Passenger numbers continue to grow at London City airport, as the hub reported today its fourth consecutive week of growth since the pandemic’s start. Following the end of all UK travel restrictions, passenger numbers have gone up 40 per cent on February’s levels, while business travel has reached 2019 figures – representing a 46 per [...]
Liz Truss is the UK’s new Prime Minister after meeting with the Queen September 6, 2022 Liz Truss is the UK’s new Prime Minister after being asked to form government by the Queen in Balmoral this afternoon. Truss is now on her way back to London to deliver her maiden speech as Prime Minister outside Number 10. A Buckingham Palace spokesperson said: “The Queen received in audience The Right Honourable Elizabeth [...]