Morrisons gets a discount on new deal with Ocado August 9, 2016 Morrisons and Ocado have struck a new deal that will see the supermarket deliver to more areas in Britain, and also reduces the fees Morrisons has to pay the online grocer. Shares in both grocers rose on the news, with Morrisons up 1.5 per cent at 190.9p in early trading, while Ocado rose 2.6 per [...]
Firefighters tackle blaze at Studio 338 nightclub in Greenwich August 8, 2016 Around 100 firefighters are tackling a huge blaze in south east London this afternoon, and the fire service has warned that the area should be avoided if possible. The London Fire Brigade said the fire is on Tunnel Avenue in Greenwich, near the O2 arena, and added that one man has been rescued. "Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus [...]
Robots: They’re coming for our jobs – and our world records… August 8, 2016 A Chinese company has set a new world record for the most robots dancing simultaneously. We're all aware that it's only a matter of time before our robot overlords machines take over our jobs, and now they're coming after our hobbies too – and even managing to set Guinness World Records. Engineering firm Ever Win [...]
Pharma giant Shire reports 36 per cent jump in sales during first half of 2016 August 8, 2016 Pharmaceutical group Shire has reported a jump in sales in the six months to 30 June and predicts strong full-year result. The figures Product sales were up 46 per cent to $3.95bn (£3.02bn) from $2.9bn in the first half of 2015. Royalties and other revenues went up 29 per cent to $189m, from $147m, meaning total [...]
Heading to Brighton Pride this weekend? Southern Rail could cause problems due to staff shortages August 5, 2016 Londoners heading to the Pride festival in Brighton this weekend could be in for a longer party than they are expecting, with industrial action set to cause delays, cancellations and a lot of waiting for train services. Southern Rail has warned that "because of continuing train crew shortages, some services may have to be cancelled [...]
Heading to Brighton Pride this weekend? Southern Rail could cause problems due to staff shortages August 5, 2016 NULL
William Hill says Euro 2016 made up for Cheltenham losses in first half August 5, 2016 William Hill said today that better than expected takings around the Euro 2016 football championship had helped to offset this year's very poor Cheltenham festival, with revenue and pre-tax profit both increasing in the 26 weeks to 28 June. The figures Revenue rose one per cent to £814.4m from £808.1m in the same period last year. [...]
Black Lives Matter protesters block traffic heading towards Heathrow Airport August 5, 2016 Protesters from the Black Lives Matter movement have blocked road access to Heathrow Airport this morning. Acitivists reportedly chained themselves to the roundabout leading into Heathrow, blocking the M4 and stopping vehicles from driving into the airport grounds. Twitter user Hannah said the M4 has been "shut down" due to the protest. https://twitter.com/hannahnuura/status/761478219384102912 Sky News [...]
Nissan says UK investment depends on Brexit deal August 5, 2016 Nissan's boss has said decisions about any future investments in its British operations are being put on hold until more details emerge about the terms of the UK's Brexit deal with the European Union. Nissan's Sunderland plant built nearly one in three of Britain's 1.6m cars last year – however, most of the site's output [...]
Kanye West helped boost Adidas’ fashion sales by 50 per cent – but the stock is down almost three per cent August 4, 2016 Sportswear giant Adidas reported a jump in sales in what it described as an "outstanding performance" in the second quarter of 2016, as its collaboration with one of the world's most controversial rappers appears to be paying off. The group increased net sales by 13.2 per cent, from €3.9bn (£3.3bn) in the second quarter of [...]
