Fleet Street giant Tony Gallagher named new editor of The Times September 28, 2022 Fleet Street legend Tony Gallagher has been named the new editor of The Times, taking the reins from veteran John Witherow as the paper pushes forward on both print and digital fronts. After serving as deputy editor since 2020, Gallagher, 58, said this morning that he was “enormously proud” to take up the top spot, adding that the [...]
Bitcoin back below $20k, but will October bring better fortunes? September 28, 2022 The price of Bitcoin failed to hold above $20k yesterday, slipping back to Monday’s levels after what proved to be a fleeting breakout.
Elizabeth line: Bond Street station to open on 24 October September 28, 2022 Bond Street’s Elizabeth line station will open on 24 October following a five-month delay, Transport for London (TfL) has announced. The step-free station will accommodate 140,000 daily passengers, relieving congestion from Oxford Street and giving a boost to the capital’s fashion district. Trains will initially run every five minutes, with no services taking place on [...]
Rates on UK debt surge higher and pound slumps against US dollar September 28, 2022 Rates on UK debt surged higher today and the pound trailed the US dollar again driven by investors sweating over the government’s tax and borrowing splurge. The yield on the 30-year UK gilt jumped six basis points to 5.048 per cent, the highest since 1998. Investors were demanding a greater return ahead of the government [...]
8 Facts about cataracts September 28, 2022 What is cataract blindness? A cataract is a clouding of the lens of your eye. Cataracts a relatively common and are one of the most common causes of visual impairment. Cataracts can make your vision hazy, blurry and dull and can cause trouble reading or doing normal activities. What are the symptoms of cataracts? Symptoms [...]
Ex Bank of England deputy governor: Impact of cuts from mini-budget may spell end for NHS September 28, 2022 A former deputy governor of the Bank of England has warned the NHS faces an existential threat as a result of government tax cuts and fiscal plans. Sir Charlie Bean, who is also a member of the Office for Budget Responsibility, said the government has lost confidence of markets and “the thing about credulity is [...]
Virgin Atlantic removes need for staff members to wear gendered clothing September 28, 2022 Virgin Atlantic has unveiled a new policy which removes the requirement for staff to wear gendered clothing. The British airline will now allow crew, pilots, and ground teams to wear either red or burgundy depending on their gender identity – removing the previous need for men to wear burgundy and women, red. In a move [...]
Lego builds on sales surge as profits hit £750m September 28, 2022 The Lego group revealed a 17 per cent surge in revenues in the first six months of the year as it beat expectations with net profit of DKK 6.2bn (£750m).
DX Group to bring back dividend policy after delivering bumper profits September 28, 2022 DX Group has confirmed the resumption of its dividend policy next year, following a hefty boost in revenues this year.
Citi swoops in for Credit Suisse veteran Jens Welter September 28, 2022 A top executive has quit his job at beleaguered bank Credit Suisse for Citigroup just nine months after being made co-head of global banking. Jens Welter ended his 27-year career with the Swiss bank where he became a top adviser, and will join Citi as the new co-head of European investment banking. He will also [...]
