The sky is the limit: Sustainable aviation does not need to be an oxymoron February 19, 2022 Aviation and sustainability don’t exactly go hand in hand. With aviation responsible for approximately 2.5 per cent of the carbon emissions that are warming the planet, according to the International Energy Agency, clearly something needs to be done. “Businesses and consumers alike agree that flying less is vital today than it has been in the [...]
Weekend chat: Traditional methods to tackle £750m fraud tsunami is like taking a knife into a gunfight February 19, 2022 From scam phone calls, text messages and emails, fake websites, falsified documents and fake insurance claims, fraud has become big business – and a big problem. In the first half of 2021, criminals stole a total more than £753m million through fraud, an increase of 30 percent compared to the first half of 2020, according [...]
Britain’s most famous cat: Rumours swirl Larry is moving out of Downing Street after more than a decade February 19, 2022 Social media is awash with rumours that Britain’s most famous cat, Larry, has moved out of Downing Street, his home for the last 11 years. Larry’s social media account, @Number10cat, posted a picture of him being moved into a van, suggesting he is leaving the Downing Street premises. He also went on to thank all [...]
Fall from your royal grace: York councillors taking steps to remove Prince Andrew’s 1987 freedom of the city February 19, 2022 Councillors in York have said this weekend that they are taking steps to remove the Duke of York’s freedom of the city. Prince Andrew was given the Honorary Freedom of the City of York in 1987 but Liberal Democrats, who form the largest group on City of York Council, said a motion to begin the [...]
Watch LIVE: Planes make most treacherous landings at Heathrow as Storm Eunice batters UK February 18, 2022 Thousands of Brits are currently glued to a live stream of dozens of planes making the most treacherous landings at Heathrow airport. Big Jet TV has its biggest ever live audience as people watch Jerry Dyer’s commentary on planes landing during high winds. Storm Eunice is currently battering the UK, with disruptions across the entire [...]
Pandemic impact: The investment decisions of the City’s asset managers will never be the same again February 18, 2022 The global pandemic continues to significantly impact investment strategies among global asset managers, City A.M. has been told A poll of over 140 asset managers and owners representing more than $5 trillion in AUM showed more than a third of investors investment strategies will change this year in response to Covid. The study by Clearwater [...]
Failure to curb peat use across Britain caused millions of tonnes of CO2 in last three decades February 18, 2022 A failure to curb the use of peat in horticulture has caused millions of tonnes of carbon emissions since calls for action began three decades ago, campaigners said. The Wildlife Trusts is calling for an immediate ban on all uses of peat for amateur gardeners and professional horticulture, warning a voluntary approach has been wholly [...]
Post-pandemic comeback for RideLondon as cycling festival returns in May with new 100 and 60 mile routes February 18, 2022 The RideLondon cycling festival returns to the capital in 100 days’ time with cyclists of all ages, backgrounds and abilities being encouraged to get on their bikes. The route takes in Epping Forest, Ongar and Chigwell Row while those completing 100 miles will also pass Fyfield, Leaden Roding, Great Dunmow, Felsted and Writtle. The event [...]
Storm Eunice is coming: Red weather warning for London, Ireland holds its breath, Charles’s visit to Wales postponed February 18, 2022 A red weather warning for wind for the East of England including London has been issued by the Met Office ahead of the arrival of Storm Eunice. Meanwhile, schools and colleges in seven counties in the Republic of Ireland will be closed tomorrow after Met Eireann issued the high level of alert, a red wind [...]
Prince Harry vs the Home Office: First hearing over police protection row this morning February 18, 2022 The Duke of Sussex’s High Court claim against a Home Office decision not to allow him to pay for police protection for himself and his family while in the UK will have its first hearing on Friday. Harry wants to bring his children to visit from the US, but he and his family are “unable [...]
