Black Friday 2015 UK: Tips for how to get the best deals, avoid the queues and stay calm in stores and online for blissful bargain hunting November 24, 2015 We’re only a few days away from Black Friday, now synonymous with frenzied shoppers battling to secure the pick of the sale crop. Determined shoppers will again pound the pavements to secure their pre-Christmas bargains. For those considering taking up the challenge, we’ve gone through our consumer data based on 3,000 shoppers last year – [...]
Black Friday 2015 UK: Amazon reveals deals on Toshiba Notebooks, Xbox Ones, Nintendo consoles as it claims to have saved consumers millions already November 24, 2015 Amazon UK has revealed more Black Friday UK deals, as it claims the event is shaping up to be the biggest yet. Bargain hunters can get their hands on a Toshiba Satellite C55-C-11G 15.6-inch Notebook for £264.99 instead of £329, an Xbox One 1TB Console with Forza Motorsport 6 for £279 instead of £331.99 and a [...]
Four people killed in attack on Swiss Inn Al Arish hotel in Sinai, Egypt November 24, 2015 Four people have been killed by a suicide bomber at a hotel in Sinai, Egypt, this morning, according to AFP. The victims are thought to include two policemen, a civilian and a judge. A further eight police officers, two judges and two civilians were injured. A statement has been issued saying three assailants were killed. A suicide [...]
UK house prices: This is how long you have to sell your house before estate agents lose interest November 24, 2015 Here's another reason to get your ducks in a row before hitting the market with your property. The process might be an arduous one, but the people helping you sell your home apparently have a very short attention span. A new survey suggests estate agents lose interest after just two weeks if a property hasn't received [...]
Black Friday 2015 UK: Currys PC World reveals deals on Nespresso, Dyson, LG, Samsung, Sony and Bosch goods November 24, 2015 Currys PC World has launched its Black Friday 2015 bargains today, promising 40 per cent more stock will be available and 30 per cent more deals on offer than last year. In total, Currys PC World is promising more than 3,000 deals on top brands including Nespresso, Dyson, LG, Samsung, Sony and Bosch across a 10-day event starting [...]
British Airways cancels all flights to Sharm el-Sheikh until 14 January, EasyJet until 6 January after Metrojet crash ruled to be a bomb by Russian authorities November 24, 2015 Update: British Airways is the second airline to confirm it is extending the ban on flights to and from Sharm el-Sheikh until January. The IAG-owned business will not fly to the popular Egyptian holiday destination up to and including 14 January, it said today "following discussions with the government". "We have not flown any additional customers to Sharm [...]
Travel disruption as severe delays on Jubilee Line between Westminster and Stratford causing “death trap” crowds at Waterloo November 24, 2015 A faulty train at Bermondsey was causing severe delays on the Jubilee this morning, disrupting services between Westminster and Stratford. The delays were causing crowds of commuters to build throughout the line, with Transport for London having to deploy crowd control in stations such as Canada Water. Entrance to the station is currently restricted and [...]
AO World: Sales rise but profits turn to losses as European expansion costs bite November 24, 2015 Electricals specialist AO World has reported a group operating loss for the first half of the year, despite climbing sales, as the cost of European expansion takes its toll. The figures AO World's total revenue jumped 21.7 per cent to £264.3m for the six months to 30 September, while its UK website sales rose 23.7 [...]
Rolls-Royce chief executive Warren East to set out major restructure to save £200m annually and boost future performance November 24, 2015 Rolls-Royce chief executive Warren East will today set out how he plans to make £150m-£200m worth of savings each year from 2017 as part of a major review of the company's operations. He will propose the company undergo a "major restructuring" process to simplify operations, streamline senior management, reduce fixed costs and add "greater pace and accountability" [...]
The Licensing Act didn’t usher in the nightmare scenario of 24-hour drinking, crime and disorder – but it did make Britain freer, and a bit happier too November 24, 2015 A decade ago today, the Licensing Act came into force. It was supposed to create 24-hour drinking. It didn’t. It was supposed to create more crime, more disorder and more drunkenness. It didn’t. A decade on, the facts are clear. Starting in 2005, alcohol consumption began declining at a faster rate than at any time since the [...]
