Getting the right person for the right job: LinkedIn could add £1.7 trillion to the world’s economy June 12, 2015 You may sometimes wonder why you build up your LinkedIn connections (see number six from this article) but a new study argues social media jobs platforms could add $2.7 trillion (£1.7 trillion) to the economy. McKinsey Global Institute's latest report “a labour market that works” found that “online talent platforms” such as LinkedIn and [...]
Crossrail programme turns its hand to Southall June 12, 2015 Commuters using Southall Station can now look forward to a brand new building, as Ealing Council has approved new design proposals for the station. Work on the project, which is part of the Crossrail programme, is due to begin this summer and is expected to last for around two years. Crossrail announced the [...]
Boozy Britain? London is sobering up – and so is the rest of the country June 12, 2015 London is the soberest region in the UK, according to new data, showing drinking habits among adults, released today by the Office for National Statistics. Nearly a third of respondents from the Capital said they did not drink any alcohol – far higher than any other region. Across the UK, 21 per cent [...]
Turning around Tower Hamlets: How John Biggs can transform the reputation of the rotten borough June 12, 2015 The voters of Tower Hamlets have been to the polls, and with Labour’s John Biggs elected as the new mayor, there might finally come the opportunity to turn the reputation of this beleaguered borough around. Lutfur Rahman was elected mayor of Tower Hamlets in 2010, during his tenure his detractors have accused him of [...]
TFI Friday could return permanently after tonight’s anniversary special June 12, 2015 TFI Friday could make a more permanent return to our screens, if tonight's one-off special is a hit (which it is almost certain to be). The Chris Evans-fronted show, which first broadcast in 1996, is coming back for one night only. It will be aired at 9pm – much later than the traditional 6pm [...]
From London property prices and London smells to World Gin Day and naked cyclists: Here’s what got us talking this week June 12, 2015 There was (another) election. There was the start of some privatising. And late on Friday there was some biblical weather. Here's what got us talking this week 1. We should be paying for property with Monopoly money We wish it was that easy. This week were learned just how much of a share up [...]
World Naked Bike Ride reaches London: “The finish area will not be a venue for prolonged naked socialising” June 12, 2015 Get ready to avert your eyes: London is going to be overrun with naked cyclists tomorrow as the World Naked Bike Ride reaches the UK capital. The annual event is expected to cause disruption throughout London's roads – it is aimed at raising awareness of the safety of cyclists, an issue which is close [...]
Bonmarche share price soars as dividend increases on back of soaring profits June 12, 2015 Bonmarche's share price jumped more than five per cent as the value retailer revealed soaring pre-tax profits and solid revenue growth. The figures: The recently-listed retailer, which is aimed at older women, grew revenues 8.7 per cent to £178.6m, with like-for-likes up four per cent. Including online sales, which were up 36 per cent, like-for-likes [...]
Malaysia Airlines flight MH148 forced to return to Melbourne after engine fire June 12, 2015 Malaysia Airlines flight MH 148 bound for Kuala Lumpur has been forced to turn back to Melbourne after a fire broke out in its engine shortly after take off. The passenger AirbusA330 had to circle around Melbourne airspace for nearly an hour after issuing a squawk 1256, but touched down an hour ago. [...]
Tower Hamlets mayoral election: Labour’s John Biggs beats Rabina Khan – but with fewer votes than last year’s election against Lutfur Rahman June 12, 2015 Labour's John Biggs has been elected mayor of Tower Hamlets – but with fewer votes than he received when he went up against Lutfur Rahman last year. Biggs secured 32,754 votes, including second preferences, to beat independent candidate Rabina Khan, who received 26, 384. Turnout was just 37.73 per cent. In 2014, he [...]
