Prime Minister ‘shocked’ by Manchester stabbing incident October 11, 2019 Boris Johnson has said he is “shocked” by the stabbings in Manchester, which left four hurt. Counter-terrorism police are currently investigating the incident which took place at a shopping centre in Manchester. Read more: Four dead as knifeman attacks Paris police headquarters A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of serious assault, [...]
Extinction Rebellion blocks Bishopsgate as protests hit the City October 11, 2019 Extinction Rebellion temporarily closed down Bishopsgate in both directions today after protesters moved into the City. The road, which dissects the City and is directly outside Liverpool Street Station, was the latest to be affected by activists on their fifth successive day of protests. Read more: Extinction Rebellion blockades BBC building in London Police were [...]
Facebook pays just £28m in UK corporation tax in 2018 after sales worth almost £800m October 11, 2019 Facebook paid just £28m in UK corporation tax in 2018 according to its latest filing at Companies House. This is despite it having recognised sales worth £797m with a gross profit of £763.4m for the year. Read more: OECD targets tech giants as it shakes up global tax rules It is the latest example of [...]
Royal Mint launches solid gold debit card worth £20,000 October 11, 2019 The Royal Mint has produced a payment card made of 18-carat gold which will cost almost £20,000. The firm worked with Mastercard and payments technology firm Accomplish to produce the cards, which will use a Raris account. Read more: Royal Mint releases new coin after August gold rush The debit cards can be personalised for [...]
James Murdoch acquires minority stake in Vice Media October 11, 2019 James Murdoch has agreed to buy a minority share in Vice Media as he looks to build his own media empire. The younger son of Rupert Murdoch created Lupa Systems earlier this year with the $2bn proceeds from the family’s $71bn sale of 21st Century Fox to Disney. Read more: Government and BBC ‘must reach [...]
Quiz’s half-year revenue falls five per cent due to ‘challenging’ high street conditions October 11, 2019 Fashion chain Quiz has revealed a 5 per cent fall in half-year revenue in a trading update today. The British business blamed the “challenging” high street conditions and decreased football in stores. Read more: Peppa Pig swings to loss days before Hasbro merger vote Quiz’s sales fell to £63.3m in the six months ending 30 [...]
Extinction Rebellion protesters blockade BBC Broadcasting House on fifth day of London protests October 11, 2019 Extinction Rebellion protesters have this morning taken to the BBC Broadcasting House in central London to demand “more accurate” reporting on climate change. The BBC are not letting anyone in or out of the building at present due to safety concerns, preventing journalists from getting to work. Read more: Extinction Rebellion protester lies on top [...]
Lawrence Dallaglio: England can benefit from cancelled match and World Rugby not to blame October 10, 2019 As the Rugby World Cup is thrown into turmoil by Typhoon Hagibis, England have fled the eye of the storm. World Rugby’s unprecedented decision to cancel two fixtures in Tokyo and Yokohama that were set to be hit by 100mph winds has ensured England will top their pool ahead of France and likely meet Australia [...]
France will be fired up for England clash despite talk of mutiny October 9, 2019 When France face England at the Rugby World Cup on Saturday, there will be more than just a place at the top of Pool C on the line for Les Bleus. They may have been misfiring at this tournament so far, hobbling to a 23-21 victory against Tonga last weekend, but when it comes to [...]
Scotland firing on all cylinders ahead of Pool A decider with Japan – plus all the permutations October 9, 2019 After a disastrous start to the Rugby World Cup, Scotland appear to have drastically turned their fortunes around. Having looked unconvincing in their opening 27-3 defeat to Ireland, they have not conceded a single point since, beating Samoa 34-0 before thumping Russia 61-0 yesterday. It is the first time they have kept their opponents scoreless [...]
