Heathrow and Unite locked in last-ditch talks to halt tomorrow’s strike August 5, 2019 Heathrow and Unite the union are engaged in last-ditch talks to prevent strikes planned for tomorrow from going ahead. Unite has postponed the strike that was set for today, in which more than 2,000 workers, including security guards, firefighters and engineers, planned to “shut down” the airport in a dispute over pay. Read more: Union [...]
UK summer strikes: Your guide to the airline strikes that could wreck your holidays August 5, 2019 You’re all set to go on your summer holiday. You’ve booked your hotel, filled every minute of the family itinerary with sight-seeing adventures, and you’ve sorted your flights. Then you get the dreaded news – your airline, or airport, is going to be hit by UK summer strikes. And what’s more, they’re right on the [...]
Remain-backing MPs say there is still time to block a no-deal Brexit August 4, 2019 Remain-supporting MPs have rejected reports that they have missed the chance to block a no-deal Brexit. Dominic Cummings, the architect of the Vote Leave campaign who is now the Prime Minister’s top adviser, is believed to have told ministers that MPs have run out of time to prevent the UK leaving the EU without a [...]
Uber quest for long-term London licence faces rejection August 4, 2019 London’s transport bosses are set to snub Uber’s bid for a long-term licence in London when its probationary period runs out next month. The ride-hailing giant has been seeking a five-term licence to operate in the capital but is instead likely to be granted a shorter one that will run for less than two years, [...]
Government loses bid to throw out legal challenges against franchise snubs August 4, 2019 The government has lost a bid to strike out legal challenges from three rail firms that are contesting its handling of controversial franchise bids. Last week The High Court gave Virgin, Stagecoach and Arriva Trains the green light to challenge former transport secretary Chris Grayling’s decision to ban them from bidding for the East Midlands, [...]
Stephen Barclay urges Barnier to seek new mandate for Brexit talks to avoid no deal August 4, 2019 EU leaders must give their chief negotiator Michel Barnier a fresh mandate to change the withdrawal agreement if they do not want to end up with no deal, Brexit secretary Stephen Barclay has said. Barclay, who kept his position in Boris Johnson’s Cabinet overhaul, said MEPs in the European Parliament had changed since the European [...]
Chinese army in Hong Kong releases anti-protest video August 1, 2019 China’s army in Hong Kong has released a video that shows its forces engaged in riot control, in what has been seen as a warning to protesters in Hong Kong. The video, which was released yesterday and is now circulating on social media, contains captions such as “All consequences are taken at your own risk” [...]
Boris Johnson faces first electoral test as polls open in Brecon and Radnorshire by-election August 1, 2019 Boris Johnson faces his first electoral test as Prime Minister today as voters head to the polls in the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election. The by-election in the Welsh seat has been called following a recall petition by residents against the incumbent Tory MP Chris Davies following his submission of a false expenses claim. Read more: [...]
New £300m no-deal Brexit freight plan risks legal delays, experts warn July 31, 2019 A new £300m plan to acquire additional freight services in the event of a no-deal Brexit risks descending into chaos because of the government’s pledge to leave the EU on 31 October, experts have warned. Fears have been raised that the government could be forced into another high risk freight procurement process because of Boris Johnson’s commitment [...]
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary warns of job losses over Brexit and Boeing woes July 31, 2019 Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has warned staff that hundreds of jobs could be lost as the airline reels from a decline in earnings and the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft. In a video sent to workers and seen by Bloomberg, the airline chief executive told staff that Ryanair needs 900 fewer pilots and [...]
