LinkedIn’s first job of the week is pretty sweet: A chocolate taster at Cadbury-maker Mondelez February 7, 2017 Feeling hungry for a new challenge? Have a taste for adventure and want to apply for a new job? Well, now's your chance. LinkedIn has unveiled its first job of the week and it is in fact a chocolate taster with the maker of Cadbury and Milka, Mondelez International. You may laugh, but chocolate tasting [...]
Here’s how Twitter is planning to crack down on abuse and curb the prevalence of trolls February 7, 2017 Twitter has long faced criticism over its apparent inaction in effectively tackling abuse on its platform. And now Jack Dorsey's company has set out concrete steps for how it intends to cut down on abusive content, fast. Twitter has previously made a number of tweaks in an effort to make it easier to report and [...]
Gospel Oak to Barking line reopens on 27 February but more disruption is on the cards after work wasn’t completed on time February 7, 2017 Good news: the London Overground line between Gospel Oak and Barking will reopen to passengers on Monday 27 February. Bad news: despite a phased eight-month closure, the work hasn't been finished on time and more needs to be done. Work began on the £130m upgrade in June 2016. Along the 14-mile route, a number of [...]
Aslef says there are “serious misunderstandings” about its deal with Southern rail February 7, 2017 Aslef has said there are "serious misunderstandings" around the deal it has agreed with Southern rail to resolve the long-running row over changes to guards' roles. Details of the deal were given to drivers over the weekend and the agreement has been described as a "shocking betrayal" by the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union. The deal [...]
London’s classic red phone boxes are getting a makeover – complete with Wi-Fi and touchscreens February 7, 2017 You may have noticed some rather different phone boxes to what you're used to popping up on the streets of the capital. Well that's because the iconic red phone box is getting a revamp and New World Payphones has been wheeling out swanky new versions complete with high-speed Wi-Fi, touchscreen functions for local services and digital [...]
Love is in the air: “Tinder economy” is worth £11.7bn as a third of Brits find dates from apps February 7, 2017 Dating is providing a loving boost to the UK economy – to the tune of £14.5bn. And dating apps cash in on £11.7bn of that, according to research for TSB. The average singleton goes out on two dates a month, with first dates costing around £41.20 as people push the boat out. When it comes [...]
Former trade minister Lord Green appointed President of the Institute of Export & International Trade February 7, 2017 Former trade minister Lord Green of Hurstpierpoint has been appointed President of the Institute of Export & International Trade (IOE&IT). Lord Green will be tasked with driving the strategy and vision of the Institute and boosting the UK's exporting scene, as Britain soon begins the process of leaving the European Union – with Theresa May [...]
Lord mayor Dr Andrew Parmley launches 2017 City-wide mental health campaign to reduce stigma in the workplace February 7, 2017 Lord mayor Dr Andrew Parmley is today launching a 2017 City-wide mental health campaign aiming to dispel myths surrounding mental health in the workplace. The lord mayor of the City of London kicks off This is Me – in the City at Deutsche Bank – an initiative led by the Lord Mayor's Appeal charity to reduce the stigma [...]
21st Century Fox beats earnings forecasts thanks to US election boost February 6, 2017 The heated US presidential race provided a boost to 21st Century Fox as the Murdoch-controlled firm beat earnings forecasts. Revenues rose four per cent to $7.68bn (£6.2bn) for the three months ending in December, just short of forecasts. Operating income rose 27 per cent to $857m, compared to $674m for the same period a year [...]
The world’s longest non-stop commercial flight landed today after covering 14,535km February 6, 2017 Get a bit antsy on long flights? Well spare a thought for those on board flight QR920 from Doha to New Zealand, which travelled 9,032 miles (or 14,535km) on a route which takes 17 hours and 30 minutes – though this flight landed after 16 hours and 23 minutes. Quicker than expected. Qatar Airways has just [...]
