Transpennine: Sunak threatens to strip train operator of contract following its spat with Aslef on overtime ban TRAINS Prime Minister Rishi Sunak warned train operator Transpennine Express (TPE) it may lose a lucrative government contract, while the firm blamed the Aslef union for its ban on overtime working. The FirstGroup-owned company is caught up in a spat with the government after the PM threatened to pull its contract, because it was offering an [...]
Crypto news today: Why Fantom is up 11.8 per cent as Bitcoin price dips just 0.1 per cent FANTOM UP Fantom joins Aptos as one of the shining stars of the cryptocurrency market over the last 24 hours, having jumped 11.8 per cent, with a 117.84 per cent increase in trading volume and £559,205,200 worth of coins traded. The democratically governed Ethereum alternative has not seen market performance like this since May 2022, when the [...]
FTSE 100 close: Wizz Air nosedives while JD Sports and 3i shine in London markets London’s FTSE 100 jumped today, led higher by private equity firm 3i soaring after it dropped a strong crop of results, prompting traders to pile into its shares. The capital’s premier index climbed 0.22 per cent to 7,761.55 points, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 index, which better reflects the health of the UK economy, leapt [...]
London bus strikes suspended today: But which routes will be affected next week? January 26, 2023 London bus strikes have been suspended at the last minute, restoring public transport to around 70 routes around south and west London. The strikes affecting Abellio services in the city were planned to last from the 25 January to 26 January, with full service returning by 6am on the 27 January. It would have been [...]
Crypto news live: Why Aptos is at an all-time high as Bitcoin’s price is up 2.3 per cent January 26, 2023 Aptos is going from strength to strength this week, having more than doubled in value over the last seven days, reaching an all-time high of £15.17. The cryptocurrency, created by the team behind Meta’s abandoned Diem blockchain, has soared 145.8 per cent this week, 44.3 per cent of which it gained in the last 24 [...]
FTSE 100 close: Barclays, HSBC and Easyjet shine on otherwise poor day in London January 25, 2023 London’s FTSE 100 today gave up morning gains to finish lower before stronger-than-expected retail earnings provided a balm against recession fears. The capital’s premier index fell 0.22 per cent to 7,740.34 points, while the domestically-focused mid-cap FTSE 250 index, which is more aligned with the health of the UK economy, slid 0.38 per cent to [...]
Crypto news today: Why Flow has sunk 11.9 per cent as Bitcoin price dips two per cent January 25, 2023 The native coin of eco-friendly blockchain Flow has taken a tumble in the last 24 hours, falling 11.9 per cent from its recent high on Monday. It follows a rapid jump in the coin’s value because of the announcement of The Flow mainnet spork, a hard fork which promised to improve the blockchain’s potential transactions [...]
A happy Burns week for whisky producer with new boss to build on growth January 24, 2023 Leading whisky producer The Artisanal Spirits Company has announced a shake-up in management as the company reports strong growth in 2022. Among the changes is managing director David Ridley, who is stepping down from his role after six years of constant revenue growth. Taking over the CEO position is Andrew Dane, who joined the company [...]
London to get its own highline – as Camden looks to emulate Manhattan January 24, 2023 Camden’s green garden in the sky took a step closer to reality after charity Camden Highline was given the go-ahead for the first stage of a project that will transform a section of disused Victorian railway into an overhead park. Garden designer Piet Oudolf, working with the London Wildlife Trust, is leading the design and [...]
Exclusive: London-based Peckwater Brands swallows competitor to become largest virtual food brand in Europe January 24, 2023 Peckwater Brands has acquired its chief competitor eatclever, making it the largest provider of virtual food outlets in Europe. The acquisition has seen Peckwater scooping brands like taste&soul, KoChi and Chicos from its health food-focused competitor, expanding its reach into Germany, Austria and Switzerland in the process. The terms and price of the deal are [...]
