Train passengers missing millions in compensation, says transport watchdog February 7, 2020 There is millions of pounds in Delay Repay compensation unclaimed according to a survey by Transport Focus. The rail watchdog claims just 31 per cent of passengers say they are alerted by train operators that they are entitled to compensation when delayed. Transport Focus surveyed 2,000 customers to see how many were made aware of [...]
Ericsson pulls out of MWC 2020 over coronavirus fears February 7, 2020 Ericsson has decided to pull out of the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2020 in Barcelona due to the risk posed by the coronavirus outbreak. It is a huge blow for the largest telecoms trade show of the year with one of the biggest exhibitors pulling out just two weeks before it was due to begin. [...]
Jaguar Land Rover to reduce production at two British factories February 7, 2020 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is set to reduce or stop production on specific days at two of its British factories in the coming weeks. The British carmaker is looking to cut costs due to falling demand. JLR saw a 2.3 per cent fall in retail sales in the three months to the end of December. [...]
Eddie Jones will be under the spotlight on his first return to Murrayfield since being ‘verbally and physically abused’ in 2018 February 7, 2020 There can be few places Eddie Jones would rather avoid more than Murrayfield this weekend as he leads England north of the border amid growing doubts about his team. Despite taking them to a Rugby World Cup final just three months ago, last weekend’s 24-17 defeat to France in the opening round of the Six [...]
China tells Trump ‘no effort spared’ on fighting coronavirus after doctor’s death February 7, 2020 Chinese President Xi Jinping told his US counterpart that everything possible was being done to contain the spread of the coronavirus following an outcry over the death of a doctor who had warned of the impending epidemic. The death toll currently stands at just under 650 people, including Dr Li Wenliang, who had been threatened [...]
Burberry says coronavirus has had ‘more significant impact on sales than Hong Kong protests’ February 7, 2020 Burberry has said that the coronavirus outbreak in China has had a more significant impact on its sales than the last year’s Hong Kong protests. The luxury fashion group has had to close around 24 of its 64 stores in China, while the rest were operating on reduced hours. The Chinese market accounts for around [...]
London Southend Airport named UK’s fastest growing airport in 2019 February 7, 2020 London Southend Airport has been named as the UK’s fastest-growing commercial airport for 2019, according to new data from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). The aviation watchdog’s data has revealed that the number of passengers choosing to use the airport grew by 37.5 per cent last year. London Southend’s Airport saw a new record high [...]
Pets at Home appoints new chairman February 7, 2020 Pets at Home has appointed current Studio Retail Group chair Ian Burke as its new chairman. Burke will takeover the role from the outgoing non-executive chairman Tony DeNunzio following a hand over process. The pet product and veterinary company announced that DeNunzio would be stepping down in its interim results last November. In a statement, [...]
Kell Brook goes back to basics ahead of make-or-break fight with Mark DeLuca February 6, 2020 His boxing career at a crossroads, ahead of Saturday night’s showdown with Mark DeLuca Britain’s Kell Brook has stripped his preparations back down to the basics. The 33-year-old has been waiting 14 months for his 41st professional bout, a hiatus partially inflicted upon himself as he awaited dream fights against Terence Crawford or Amir Khan [...]
Nottingham Forest eye end to 21-year Premier League exile with promotion push February 5, 2020 This weekend sees two once-great clubs of English football go head to head as they both look to take a step closer to rising from the ashes. Both are battling for the Championship’s automatic promotion places, with Leeds one point off the top in second place and Nottingham Forest, who they visit on Saturday, close [...]