Government facing another legal battle over Brexit November 28, 2016 The government is facing another legal battle over Brexit, according to reports – and more specifically, over whether the UK will stay inside the Single Market once its leaves the EU. Lawyers are preparing to challenge the government's stance that Britain's European Economic Area membership ends when it exits the EU, the BBC has reported. [...]
Misery on the evening commute, with severe delays on the Piccadilly Line expected to continue as half its trains are out of service November 25, 2016 Expect severe delays across the Piccadilly Line this evening after Transport for London said it was still struggling to deal with a shortage of trains. TfL has taken almost half of the Piccadilly Line fleet out of service in order to make repairs – this is more than usual and has been blamed mainly on poor [...]
Saudi Arabia won’t meet with non-Opec oil producers November 25, 2016 Saudia Arabia has told the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) that it won't attend talks with non-Opec producers due to be held next week. Opec is scheduled to discuss supply rates with producers that aren't a part of the cartel on Monday, with Opec oil ministers meeting on Wednesday to hammer out a final deal. However, [...]
The UK is now odds-on to remain in the EU until 2020 – and Tony Blair is the reason behind it, according to Ladbrokes November 25, 2016 The UK is now odds-on to still be a full member of the EU on 1 January 2020. According to Ladbrokes, Tony Blair's claim that Brexit can be stopped has moved the market, making it now just 10/11 Britain remain as full members, with 3/1 offered on another vote taking place before the same date. Meanwhile, the [...]
Black Friday UK 2016: Fashion deals available today November 25, 2016 Black Friday is upon us so it's probably time to completely overhaul your wardrobe – here's a roundup of the best deals among high street and designer brands. Asos has a massive 20 per cent off all clothing if you use the code GOGOGO – the sale is running over the weekend. High street favourite [...]
Roads around Oval on lockdown and policeman injured as Met Police deal with woman on rooftop November 24, 2016 Roads around Oval are still on lockdown this afternoon and a policeman is in hospital with injuries sustained at the scene as officers continue talks with a woman on a roof in the area. A woman climbed onto the roof of a property on Harleyford Road at around 11.35pm last night, and police are still at [...]
Commuters facing delays with no service on the Waterloo & City Line November 24, 2016 Commuters in trying to get in and out of the City this morning are facing major delays, with no service on the Waterloo & City Line. Transport for London said the disruption was due to signal failure. https://twitter.com/wlooandcityline/status/801726481382731776 Elsewhere in the capital, there are delays in the Oval area as police continue to deal with [...]
Nigel Farage is moving to the US, according to reports November 24, 2016 Nigel Farage is said to be planning to follow in the footsteps of millions of immigrants throughout history, with a move to the United States. The interim Ukip leader has told friends that he and his wife are planning to emigrate, the Times has reported. The news comes the morning after Farage attended a party held [...]
PayPoint posts drop in revenue but profits jump in first half November 24, 2016 PayPoint saw revenues dip in the six months to 30 September, but the payment systems company reported increased profits and said this year has been pivotal for its plans to switch focus to the retail market. The figures Revenue was down 1.1 per cent to £101.7m from £102.8m, and net revenue fell 1.5 per cent [...]
MI6 building in central London cordoned off by police November 23, 2016 The MI6 building in central London has been cordoned off this afternoon as police investigate a suspect package. A Met Police spokesman said local officers were on the scene at a building in Vauxhall, and no other details will be disclosed. The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has been contacted for comment. A number of roads in [...]
