Harland & Wolff buys military ship from MOD June 1, 2022 Harland & Wolff has bought a military ship from the Ministry of Defence (MOD). The offshore construction company said it has acquired the HMS Atherstone – a mine hunting vessel no longer in service – to refurbish it for non-military uses. The HMS Atherstone was bought as part of Harland & Wolff’s attempt to regenerate [...]
Baker Tilly appoints former Grant Thornton partner Francesca Lagerberg as chief executive June 1, 2022 Consultancy giant Baker Tilly has appointed former Grant Thornton’s partner Francesca Lagerberg as chief executive. The first woman to lead Baker Tilly’s global network, Lagerberg will take over from former boss Ted Verkade today. Verkade stepped down as chief executive at the end of last year after five years at the company’s helm and 19 [...]
Union yet to set date for railway strike as talks continue May 31, 2022 The RMT union has yet to set a date for the announced railway strike as discussions are still ongoing. “Since the ballot results on 24th May, discussions have been taking place at industry-wide level under the auspices of the Rail Industry Recovery Group (RIRG) to create a framework and structure for negotiations on all issues [...]
Unacceptable: Airlines slammed for pandemic job cuts as travel crisis rages May 31, 2022 Airports and airlines have been blamed for severely slashing staff roles amid the pandemic, as holidaymakers face lengthy queues and disruption. A government source has told The Times that delays and flight cancellations are “completely unacceptable” as Brits have been warned to expect more chaos ahead of the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday. “The simple fact is [...]
UK worst affected by travel mayhem, experts warn May 31, 2022 As queues, delays and cancellations continue to leave a sour taste in the mouth of thousands of travellers, experts have warned the issue is affecting the UK predominantly. According to aviation analyst Sally Gethin, while Britain is not the only country struggling, the UK’s aviation sector was more beaten down by the pandemic compared with [...]
Car ownership numbers fall for second consecutive year in more than a century May 31, 2022 Car ownership levels have fallen for the second consecutive year in more than a century. According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), in 2021 levels fell by 0.2 per cent to 35 million units despite the number of UK vehicles growing by 0.4 per cent to 40.5 million. Covid-related market [...]
Qatar v Airbus: Airline ready to see dispute go to trial May 31, 2022 Qatar Airways has announced it is ready to see the legal dispute against Airbus go to trial after a UK judge granted the airline speedy proceedings. The trial could start from June next year and last throughout the summer. “Qatar Airways is ready to see this matter through to trial to ensure that its rights [...]
Home Office and DfT rescind P&O contract as company crackdown goes on May 31, 2022 The Home Office and the Department for Transport (DfT) have announced they rescinded a contract with P&O as the government crackdown against the disgraced ferry operator continues. “The Home Office has terminated its agreement with P&O to provide contingency travel services to juxtaposed ports with immediate effect,” home secretary Priti Patel tweeted last night. “Alongside [...]
Government adviser calls for taxation on EV tyres due to dangerous particles May 30, 2022 Electric vehicle (EV) tyres should be subjected to taxation as they release dangerous particulate matter, according to the chairman of the government’s independent science advisory group on clean air. A professor of atmospheric chemistry at the University of York, Alastair Lewis argued that particulate matter emitted from tyres is a much bigger risk to public [...]
Boeing receives additional confidence boost after Norwegian buys 50 737 MAX May 30, 2022 Boeing has received an additional confidence boost after Norwegian Air announced it has placed an order for 50 737 MAX and secured options for a further 30 planes at an undisclosed price. Norwegian called today’s order a “landmark deal” as the carrier will go back to owning a significant chunk of its fleet, which is [...]
