Bezos chases Musk: Amazon to launch first satellites into space in global internet mission October 6, 2023 Amazon is set to launch its first satellites into space as part of a mission to bring fast internet connection to all corners of the globe. The multinational technology giant will launch two test satellites from a space station in Florida on Friday afternoon. It is part of mission, called Project Kuiper, to bring fast [...]
Aldi and Morrisons to create thousands of jobs in run-up to Christmas October 6, 2023 Two supermarket giants Aldi and Morrisons have announced plans to recruit thousands of workers ahead of the busy festive season. Aldi is creating 3,000 permanent and temporary jobs, while Morrisons is looking for 3,500 extra staff to work in its stores, food manufacturing sites and logistics operations as both firms deal with expected increased demand [...]
US jobs growth surged in September as Fed now likely to raise interest rates again October 6, 2023 US job growth surged in September, suggesting that the labor market remains strong enough for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this year.
De La Rue: British banknote maker lifts profit expectations as currency demand recovers October 6, 2023 British banknote maker De La Rue has bumped up its profit expectations for the first half of the year after it reported seeing signs of recovery in its currency business. The Basingstoke-based firm said it now expects adjusted operating profit to be “marginally ahead of previous guidance” given in June. Shares in the company, which [...]
Five charged after Just Stop Oil protesters disrupt West End show October 6, 2023 Five people have been charged with aggravated trespass after Just Stop Oil protesters disrupted a performance of Les Miserables in London’s West End. The performance at the Sondheim Theatre was brought to a halt at around 9pm on Wednesday, the Metropolitan Police said. The five people charged are Hannah Taylor, 23, Lydia Gribbin, 28, Hanan [...]
Investigation after dramatic footage shows fire ravaging Ryder Cup venue October 6, 2023 An investigation is under way after a fire broke out at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club on Thursday, just days after the venue staged Europe’s victory in the Ryder Cup.
Starmer hails ‘seismic’ Scotland by-election win as pressure mounts on SNP October 6, 2023 Sir Keir Starmer has hailed a “seismic result” for Labour after his party overwhelmingly won Scotland’s first recall by-election. Labour candidate Michael Shanks won the Rutherglen and Hamilton West seat after securing more than twice the votes of his SNP rival Katy Loudon. The result will pile more pressure on SNP leader and Scottish First [...]
HS2 will not reach Euston without private investment October 5, 2023 HS2 will not be extended to Euston unless enough private investment is secured.
Cancelling HS2 contracts to cost hundreds of millions of pounds October 5, 2023 Paying off contracts previously awarded for cancelled HS2 sections will cost hundreds of millions of pounds, Transport Secretary Mark Harper has indicated. He told BBC Breakfast that the cost of pulling out of the agreements will “broadly balance out” with money recovered from selling land and property acquired for the high-speed railway. HS2 Ltd figures [...]
London’s Millennium Bridge near St Paul’s to shut for three weeks for urgent repair work October 5, 2023 The Millennium Bridge across the River Thames is to shut for three weeks for urgent maintenance work. The footbridge, dubbed the “wobbly bridge” when it opened in 2001, is not dangerous but a separation layer under the bridge deck has started to degrade and it needs a deep clean, its City Bridge Foundation (CBF) owners [...]
