Who is Jes Staley? Former J P Morgan chief executive takes reins at Barclays October 28, 2015 It was widely rumoured for days before but this morning Barclays finally confirmed Jes Staley would be taking the reins at the bank. He'll have plenty of work in his inbox when he arrives on 1 December. But what is his background and what are the key priorities? Who is Jes Staley? The 58-year-old is a banking [...]
Next ups full year profit guidance after strong third quarter as it pays out 60 pence per share dividend October 28, 2015 High street retailer Next has raised its guidance for full year profit after another strong quarter. The figures Next's retail arm grew sales 5.9 per cent in the 13 weeks to 28 October, while its directory division grew by 6.2 per cent, giving the group as a whole a six per cent increase in sales. [...]
Morrisons staff to sue after disgruntled colleague Andrew Skelton posted bank, salary and National Insurance details online October 27, 2015 Morrisons staff are planning to sue the supermarket after a data leak led to personal details of almost 100,000 employees being posted online by "a former colleague with a grudge". Bank, salary and National Insurance details were posted by Andrew Skelton, a senior internal auditor at Morrisons' Bradford head office, on data sharing websites after being disciplined [...]
Northern Powerhouse child development gap: Educational impact of North/South divide visible from age of five October 27, 2015 Children as young as five are suffering from the impact of the north-south divide on their development and education, a think tank has warned. Less than half of children born into the poorest families in the north of England reach a "good standard" of development by school age – but they are behind even their [...]
Bonfire Night firework displays in London 2015: Where to watch free or gets tickets for Guy Fawkes Night events for 5, 6 and 7 November October 27, 2015 Remember, remember the 5 November. Or rather, 6 or 7 November as it's more likely to be this year. There are plenty of events being held throughout the capital next weekend, some of which are free and some of which will be ticketed. London Fire Brigade has created the below map, which clicks through to [...]
Taliban orders Mujahideen to help victims of Afghanistan earthquake as death toll passes 300 October 27, 2015 The Taliban has ordered Mujahideen to help the victims of yesterday's earthquake in northern Afghanistan, as the official death toll rises to more than 300. The earthquake, registered at a magnitude of 7.5, occured in the province of Badakhashan in Afghanistan's far north. It hit at 1:39pm local time, at a depth of 132 miles, according to the [...]
Finchley Road still closed after huge fire, in which pregnant woman one of 25 rescued by London Fire Brigade October 27, 2015 Finchley Road was still closed in both directions this morning after a huge fire broke out in a shop with flats above it yesterday. Firefighters rescued 25 people from the fire in the Hampstead, NW3 area, as the fire engulfed the shop and filled the flats with smoke. Two of these people – including a [...]
Pakistan and Afghanistan earthquake: At least 135 dead in 7.5 magnitude quake – reports October 26, 2015 At least 135 people have died following a major earthquake in Afghanistan, northern Pakistan and parts of India, local media is claiming. The earthquake, which registered at a magnitude of 7.5, centered in the province of Badakhashan in Afghanistan's far north. It hit at 1:39pm local time, at a depth of 132 miles, according to the [...]
Canada whale watching boat accident: Five British nationals die as Leviathan II sinks off Vancouver Island, foreign secretary Philip Hammond confirms October 26, 2015 Five British nationals died when a boat they were using to watch whales sank off the coast of Tofino, Western Canada, the foreign secretary has confirmed. The Leviathan II, a 65-foot cruiser, sank just before 5pm local time near Plover Reefs, west of Vargas Island. There are thought to have been 27 people on board [...]
TSSA union boss Manuel Cortes throws down Night Tube gauntlet to Boris Johnson October 26, 2015 A boss of one of the four main transport unions has thrown down the gauntlet to London Mayor Boris Johnson over the Night Tube, urging him to agree a meeting to restart talks. Manuel Cortes, general secretary of TSSA, has written to Johnson calling for him to meet union members to resolve some of the [...]
