‘World’s first’ fully-electric commercial flight takes off in Canada December 11, 2019 A fully-electric passenger seaplane has taken off in Vancouver, Canada, in what has been described as a “world first” in aviation. The test flight by Harbour Air and Magni X was by a six-passenger plane, fitted with an electric motor – the first all-electric commercial aircraft. Read more: Electric-powered regional flights ‘could be taking off [...]
Jo Swinson admits revoking Article 50 ‘doesn’t look likely’ as Lib Dems unveil second ref plan December 9, 2019 Liberal Democrat leader Jo Swinson has admitted the best chance of stopping Brexit is through a second referendum rather than pursuing the party’s divisive policy of revoking Article 50. Read more: Jo Swinson confronts Extinction Rebellion protesters glued to Lib Dem bus This morning the party unveiled plans for “ready-to-go” legislation for a second referendum [...]
The best and worst political adverts of the General Election 2019 campaign December 9, 2019 It is the holiday season, and every day another Christmas advertising campaign drops. But this year, a festive election is happening for the first time in 96 years — and whether we like it or not, it’s hanging over everything. In no particular order, and with a pinch of non-partisan cynicism, here are some honest [...]
Mark Wiseman to leave Blackrock after violating relationship policy December 5, 2019 Mark Wiseman, Blackrock’s global head of active equities, is leaving the world’s largest asset manager after failing to disclose a relationship with a colleague. In an internal memo, Wiseman said he had “engaged in a consensual relationship” with a Blackrock colleague in recent months without reporting it as required by company policy. Read more: Extinction [...]
Tube delays hit four lines in rush hour misery December 5, 2019 Severe Tube delays have hit four lines to leave commuters facing a morning of rush hour chaos today. Passengers on the Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith & City Line and Metropolitan Line all face a disrupted journey to work due to the delays. Read more: Eight arrests made after Extinction Rebellion targets Tube Faulty trains [...]
Jo Swinson confronts Extinction Rebellion protesters glued to Lib Dems’ electric bus December 4, 2019 A group of Extinction Rebellion protesters dressed as bees have glued themselves to Jo Swinson’s campaign bus, despite the fact it’s an electric vehicle. The protesters disrupted the Liberal Democrat leader’s battle bus as it was on its way to visit a youth centre in South London. Read more: Is Extinction Rebellion’s target economically viable? [...]
DEBATE: Is Extinction Rebellion’s target of net-zero emissions by 2025 economically viable? November 29, 2019 Is Extinction Rebellion’s target of net-zero emissions by 2025 economically viable? Zion Lights, a science communicator and editor of Extinction Rebellion newspaper The Hourglass, says YES. It’s an odd question — if we don’t achieve net-zero emissions sooner than the current target of 2050, we risk committing ourselves to potential economic collapse. Bank of England governor [...]
Airports face ‘hostility’ from both Labour and Tories, says former transport minister November 28, 2019 Both Labour and the Conservatives have been accused of “hostility” towards Britain’s airports, amid concerns over whether the expansion of Heathrow will go ahead under the next government. This morning, former Labour aviation minister Jim Fitzpatrick said that politicians in Westminster are “nowhere near” catering to the needs of the airport industry. Read more: Heathrow [...]
Extinction Rebellion launches plan for ‘Twelve Days of Crisis’ November 26, 2019 Extinction Rebellion is gearing up for seasonal disruptive action that it has dubbed “Twelve Days of Crisis”. The climate action group’s latest plan is set to start on November 30 with a “Paint the Streets” event, before the 12-day demonstration begins at the start of next month. The protesters are expected to target headquarters of [...]
Virgin Trains manager jumps ship to First Group for west coast main line railway takeover November 26, 2019 First Group has poached the boss of Virgin Trains just in time to take over the west coast main line rail franchise in 12 days’ time. Phil Whittingham, who has been at Virgin since it took control of the country’s most lucrative rail network in 1998, will keep running the line, which connects London to [...]