Glencore pleads guilty to seven counts of bribery June 21, 2022 Glencore Energy today pleaded guilty on seven charges of bribery and failing to prevent bribery in relation to a series of African oil deals. The Anglo-Swiss firm pleaded guilty on all seven counts put forward to it at Southwark Crown Court, after charges were brought against the company by the UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO). [...]
Watch as the biggest rail strike in three decades brings Britain to a standstill June 21, 2022 The UK’s biggest rail strike in 30 years kicked off earlier today as tens of thousands of staff walked out in a dispute over pay and jobs that could pave the way for widespread industrial action across the economy in the coming months. Watch the full report.
In the shadow of Grenfell: 60 London firefighters rush to blaze at high-rise block in Shepherd’s Bush, area evacuated June 21, 2022 London Fire Brigade said eight fire engines and around 60 firefighters have rushed to Queensdale Crescent in West London. Firefighters are at the scene, not far from the sight of the Grenfell Tower fire, to fight the blaze at a high-rise block in Shepherd’s Bush. The brigade said half of a flat on the 12th [...]
Run on Uber and Bolt as demand goes through the roof due to tube and rail strike June 21, 2022 Private hire vehicle firm Bolt’s app seemed to crash in London this morning as demand for its service – as well as rival Uber – went through the roof due to the tube strike. Users are reporting error messages and are unable to order rides at present. Uber denied its app had gone down. Demand [...]
Check your commute here: What is each train operator in Britain planning for today’s strikes? June 21, 2022 As rail workers are walking out today, Thursday and Saturday, disruption is expected to last every day this week until Sunday. All of UK’s train operators have released plans for how their services will be altered during this week’s rail strikes, so we have a breakdown of each operator’s plan for strike days, in alphabetical [...]
World gets Covid reality check as next Omicron wave is building rapidly: Coronavirus infections surging and masks returning June 21, 2022 It is becoming increasingly evident that the next global Covid wave is building fast as Coronavirus is regrouping and growing rapidly in strength in dozens of countries around the world. From Asia to Europe to South America, infection rates are rising, forcing dozens of governments and authorities to consider new measures. Mask use is surging [...]
Train chaos: How will the rail and Tube strikes affect services across London and the UK today? June 21, 2022 Rail and Tube strikes are set to cripple services this week, causing travel chaos for passengers across the UK as members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union at Network Rail and 13 train operators are going on strike. Here is a quick rundown of what to expect today and this week. – When [...]
‘Carrie-gate’ swells as Downing Street admits it did speak to The Times before story about £100k job for Boris Johnson’s girlfriend was dropped June 20, 2022 In a dramatic new development, Downing Street reluctantly admitted this afternoon there were indeed talks between Number 10 and The Times before Rupert Murdoch-owned newspaper dropped a story that claimed Boris Johnson tried to appoint his now wife to a Government role when he was Foreign Secretary. According to the story in The Times on [...]
Hollywood in shock as all eyes in Italy are on Paul Haggis: Oscar-winning director held at hotel room June 20, 2022 The director and writer of Hollywood hits such as Million Dollar Baby, Crash and two James Bond films – Paul Haggis – is currently being held in a hotel room in southern Italy pending a court hearing while prosecutors press their investigation of a woman’s allegations he had sex with her without her consent over [...]
Bank of England drops mortgage market affordability test after less than a decade June 20, 2022 The Bank of England said this morning that its Financial Policy Committee will withdraw the so-called mortgage market affordability test. “Following its latest review of the mortgage market, the Financial Policy Committee has confirmed that it will withdraw its affordability test Recommendation,” the BoE said in a statement. This will come into effect from 1 [...]
