Elizabeth Line has helped create 400k jobs in and around London January 10, 2025 The area around the City of London’s Liverpool Street Station has been one of the biggest benefactors of the new Elizabeth Line research shows. London’s most popular route has carried more than 0.5bn passengers since its inception. Fresh figures from Transport for London (TFL) and Arup show Crossrail has helped create thousands of new jobs by [...]
Former Bank of England governor Carney eyes Canadian PM role January 7, 2025 Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney is eyeing up the soon-to-be vacant role of Canada’s next Prime Minister. The Canadian-born economist confirmed he is considering the position in an interview today, following Justin Trudeau’s announcement that he will resign after nine years yesterday. Outside his residence at Rideau Cottage, in Ottawa, Trudeau said “internal battles” [...]
David Beckham’s business empire has golden year after Netflix documentary December 30, 2024 David Beckham’s business empire more than doubled its profit last year following the release of a Netflix documentary series following the footballer’s family. The England and Manchester United icon’s firm, DRJB Holdings Limited – which includes David Beckham Ventures Limited, Seven Global LLP and Studio 99 Group – reported that pre-tax profit rose to $36.2m [...]
London Gatwick Airport: Thousands disrupted as fog hits for fourth day December 30, 2024 Flight restrictions remain in place at Gatwick Airport for a fourth day because of fog, disrupting travel plans for thousands of passengers. More than 20 flights planned for the West Sussex airport on Monday were cancelled in advance and passengers are being warned of delays throughout the day. Flights at the UK’s second busiest airport [...]
Israeli air strikes on Yemen airport ‘were metres from WHO chief’ December 27, 2024 A new round of alleged Israeli air strikes in Yemen have targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital and multiple ports while the World Health Organisation’s director-general said the bombardment occurred nearby as he prepared to board a flight. “The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge — just a few metres from where we were — [...]
Brexit hit to UK trade not as bad as first thought December 18, 2024 The negative impact Brexit had on UK trade may have been softened by big firms adapting to EU barriers, fresh research from a top London university has shown. A report from the Centre for Economic Performance, linked to the London School of Economics, found that “in the short run, aggregate trade proved moderately resilient” to [...]
China accuses Britain of causing ‘trouble’ over spy linked to Prince Andrew December 17, 2024 The Chinese embassy in the UK has launched an incendiary attack on the British government today, saying London should stop causing “trouble” after it banned from Britain an alleged spy with links to Prince Andrew. Beijing’s representative in Britain issued its statement amid a furore over an alleged Chinese spy with links to the Duke [...]
Reeves’ pension review pause could be ‘hugely detrimental’ December 16, 2024 Experts have slammed the chancellor’s decision to pause a review into pensions, saying failure to act could “leave millions of people at greater risk of an income shortfall”. Rachel Reeves has reportedly shelved plans to reform pension adequacy in a bid to avoid piling more pressure on business. The Financial Times first reported that it [...]
Budget: Parents facing 20 per cent childcare fee hike after NIC raid November 30, 2024 Experts are suggesting parents will face up to a 20 per cent increase in fees to cover rising costs at British nurseries. The sector warned on Friday there will be a “disproportionately adverse” impact on women who want to work and children’ s health. This comes after the government’s Autumn Budget included an increase in [...]
Black Friday: Retailers look to cash in as early spending surges November 29, 2024 Black Friday spending is up by more than a fifth as Brits look to find deals online and on the high street, according to early data. The discount day last year was the busiest shopping day on record for Nationwide customers, and the lender said by 9am spending was up 21 per cent compared to [...]
