Mercedes-Benz announces global recall of nearly one million vehicles June 5, 2022 German car maker Mercedes-Benz has announced a global recall of nearly one million older cars due to problems with their braking systems. “Mercedes-Benz AG has determined that on certain vehicles of the ML, GL, and R-Class series from the production period 2004 – 2015, the function of the brake booster might be affected by advanced [...]
All smiles on the balcony at poignant end to Platinum Jubilee celebration June 5, 2022 Press Association Just four years shy of her 100th birthday, the Jubilee Queen rallied to bring her historic Platinum celebrations to a close with a brief final balcony appearance. It was a moment for the history books, filled with poignancy, as the frail one-of-a-kind monarch, resplendent in vivid green, stepped out at Buckingham Palace to [...]
Grubhub founder toyed with grabbing firm back following £5.8bn Just Eat sale June 5, 2022 The businessman behind Grubhub attempted to buy back the company he sold to Just Eat Takeaway for $7.3bn (£5.8bn) last year after the firm struggled to gain momentum in the States.
PM ‘set for’ no confidence vote as soon as this week as Westminster buzzes with Boris speculation June 5, 2022 SPECULATION that the Prime Minister Boris Johnson could face a confidence vote this week has increased after polling suggested the Conservatives could lose a key by-election at the end of this month. A host of reports over the weekend suggested that more than sixty Tory MPs had submitted letters to the party’s backbench chairman, Sir [...]
Remembering the legacy of Tiananmen is our duty as China censors history June 5, 2022 As Brits celebrated the Platinum Jubilee, a much more sombre event was taking place in the capital, as Hongkongers and the wider Chinese diaspora gathered on Saturday to commemorate the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing. With vigils taking place throughout the city, people set out to remember the 33rd anniversary of the massacre on June [...]
Capacity restrictions at Heathrow to ease ‘dangerous’ overcrowding amid cancellations June 5, 2022 HEATHROW airport has asked airlines to reduce the number of peak-time passengers at the airport by a third to alleviate “dangerous levels of congestion” at various choke-points across the airport. The move comes amid unprecedented levels of chaos to Britain’s airports, with dozens of flights cancelled in recent days due to staff shortages and logistical [...]
Airline chaos not exactly a good advert for Global Britain June 5, 2022 The chaos at Britain’s airports in recent weeks has been little short of a national embarrassment. The farce – for that is what it is – is the child of many mothers, with government, airlines and airports all at least in part to blame. It is therefore rather frustrating that the trio seem unable to [...]
Peltz readies for battle at Unilever as Trian boss looks hard at headcount June 5, 2022 Famed activist investor Nelson Peltz appears set for another corporate battle at Unilever after describing huge corporate headcounts as an 'L'.
RAC urges more support for drivers amid near-record petrol price spike June 5, 2022 Petrol prices rocketed over 10p last month, the second largest monthly rise on record, putting more pressure on road users.
Households to be offered green alternatives on new app June 5, 2022 Households will be able to determine which products are the least climate friendly through a new smartphone app.