Govia launches legal action against Aslef union to stop industrial action on Southern rail December 1, 2016 Govia Thameslink Railway, the parent company of Southern Rail, has launched legal action against Aslef union to stop industrial action. The union has planned strikes on the Southern Rail line in the days before Christmas, and will also stage a walk out in January next year. In the vote, the results of which were announced on [...]
Severe delays on Circle Line due to signal failure December 1, 2016 The Circle Line is subject to severe delays this afternoon due to a signal failure at Gloucester Road station. There is no service between Aldgate and Edgware Road in the clockwise direction, with severe delays on the rest of the line. Transport for London said tickets will be accepted on London buses within zone 1 [...]
Merry Christmas everyone: RMT union has changed its Southern strike dates to a 48-hour walkout on 19 December December 1, 2016 The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has changed its strike dates on Southern rail. It has called off a three day walkout from 22 December and instead announced 48 hours of industrial action from 19 December, following consultation with reps and members. RMT's general secretary Mick Cash said: "Our guards on Southern are in daily contact [...]
UK house price growth slowed again in November December 1, 2016 House prices grew by 0.1 per cent in November, with the rate of growth slowing to 4.4 per cent from 4.6 per cent in October, and analysts pointed to market uncertainty and cautious buyers and sellers having a cooling effect on the sector. The Nationwide House Prices Index showed the average price of a house [...]
After the Trumpflation trade, should investors expect a Santa rally in equity markets this month? December 1, 2016 Brad Holland, fund manager at Nutmeg Savings and Investments, says Yes. Central banks across the world have been desperately trying to create inflation for years now. If inflation did return to the radar screen, monetary policy wonks could celebrate that the past decade’s extraordinary policy measures are finally beginning to lift the global economy out [...]
Nespresso is teaming up with John Lewis to open two new boutiques November 30, 2016 Nespresso is partnering with John Lewis to open two new coffee boutiques. The luxury brand has been expanding in the UK, because, as Nespresso's UK and Ireland managing director Francisco Nogueira says, the UK consumer "is moving from one that is passionate about tea to one that is passionate about coffee – and especially quality coffee". The [...]
The cost of Christmas dinner has dropped 10 per cent since 2009 November 30, 2016 Inflation may be creeping up, but the price of your Christmas dinner isn't – in fact, this year's festive feast may be cheaper than ever before, after a new study suggested its price has fallen 10 per cent since 2009. Good Housekeeping's Christmas index found the cheapest place to buy turkey and all the trimmings [...]
Commuter chaos during morning rush hour as Northern Line disrupted by faulty train and Piccadilly Line woes continue November 30, 2016 Commuters using the Northern Line this morning are facing severe delays due to a faulty train. There is no service between Camden Town and Edgware and severe delays between Camden Town and Kennington, with minor delays on the rest of the line. https://twitter.com/northernline/status/803873580408852480 https://twitter.com/northernline/status/803878116003348480 There is also no service from Finchley Central to Mill Hill [...]
Hosting the Christmas party (without the hangover) November 30, 2016 The Christmas party season is upon us again. For many, it is the highlight of the year – an opportunity to celebrate and be rewarded for a year of hard work, and to strengthen relationships with colleagues. But even if you’re not drinking, many employers find the Christmas do an annual headache, with disciplinary issues to [...]
President-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Theresa May agree on defence target November 29, 2016 President-elect Donald Trump and Prime Minister Theresa May have agreed that more NATO members need to meet the alliance's defence target. The two spoke on the phone today, and emphasised the need for NATO members to commit to spending two per cent of GDP on defence. Read more: President-elect Trump now claims to have won [...]