Europe must avoid ‘sticking plaster’ solutions to meet energy needs September 12, 2022 Europe has to ramp up its own energy production, rather than become reliant on other overseas suppliers, argues a Westminster think-tank.
Shelby Cobra makes official comeback via London retailer September 12, 2022 More Shelby sports cars will be available in the UK next year, including the latest continuation versions of the iconic Cobra.
Supported housing firm Independent Living to raise £150m in London IPO September 12, 2022 Real estate investment trust Independent Living is set to float on the London Stock Exchange, in a bid to raise £150m. The company, which seeks to address the shortage of high-quality supported housing, is currently undergoing an acquisitions spree to build up its initial portfolio of so-called “target assets”, the company announced today. Potential acquisition [...]
As Ukraine makes key gains, Zelensky says Kremlin’s goal is now ‘to deprive people of light and heat’ September 12, 2022 Ukraine’s president has accused Russia of having a “goal is to deprive people of light and heat”, as the Kremlin fights back against Kyiv’s surging eastern counteroffensive. Moscow allegedly launched a series of strikes against infrastructure in the eastern recaptured city of Kharkiv, including water and thermal power facilities. Accusing Russia of deliberately targeting infrastructure [...]
Mourners warned they may face five mile queues to see Queen lying in state September 12, 2022 A five mile queue is expected to pay respects to Queen Elizabeth as hundreds of thousands flock to Westminster this week. More than 750,000 people are expected to visit parliament from Wednesday, where Her Majesty will lie in state. The public will be able to visit the coffin in Westminster Hall, which will be accessible [...]
Serco chief Rupert Soames to retire: ‘It is now time for me to outsource myself’ September 12, 2022 Chief of British outsourcing giant Serco Group Rupert Soames said he would “outsource myself” as he announces his retirement. Soames, 63, will step down from the role and board by the end of this year and will be succeeded by Mark Irwin, the chief of the firm’s UK & Europe division. “It has been the [...]
Tim Martin: Pubs should not subsidise supermarkets, JD Wetherspoon boss says September 12, 2022 JD Wetherspoon’s chair has called on ministers to slash VAT for pubs and make the taxes “fair and equitable” between retail and hospitality. The budget pub chain is to cut the price of food and drink in its venues by 7.5 per cent on Thursday this week, in a call for a return to the [...]
Explainer-in-brief: National Mourning means Parliament back in recess September 12, 2022 After only a six week long recess, MPs – and the new prime minister – had only just come back to Parliament. But the death of the Queen means it will be in a ten day recess until next Tuesday, the day after the funeral for Elizabeth II. In a short space of time, Liz [...]
UK trade exports in and outside of EU grow by £2.1bn post-Brexit September 12, 2022 The UK’s trade exports in and outside of the European Union (EU) rose in July, according to official figures, as the country’s GDP inched higher. Exports to the EU rose 7.9 per cent in July – the equivalent of £1.3bn, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed this morning, While exports to non-EU countries increase [...]
Queen’s funeral: Travel chiefs warn train network will be ‘extremely busy’ as refunds offered September 12, 2022 Travel chiefs have warned services and stations will be “extremely busy” in the next week due to the official period of mourning. Both the Rail Delivery Group and Transport For London discouraged unnecessary travel and urged planning, as hundreds of thousands are expected to visit Her Majesty the Queen lying in state. Parliamentary authorities are [...]
