‘Kremlin will be enjoying this self-inflicted distraction. Don’t be Russia’s friend’, Tobias Ellwood urges train strikers June 22, 2022 Former defence minister Tobias Ellwood has warned striking rail union workers not to be “Putin’s friend”. The former soldier and Tory MP for Bournemouth East said the Kremlin would be “enjoying this self-inflicted distraction” from its war against Ukraine. This comes after thousands of rail workers walked out across the country on Tuesday, with two [...]
Where to eat to support Ukraine and learn about the country’s fabulous cuisine June 22, 2022 One of Ukraine’s most famous chefs is hosting a series of fundraising pop-ups, with a London restaurant on the way. Yurri Kovryzhenko, one of only two Ukrainian chefs mentioned in the Michelin guide, will be cooking next Monday 27 June at City Social at a fundraising dinner in collaboration with chefs like Jason Atherton and [...]
Sky brings forward Elstree Studios expansion plans in a vote of confidence for UK film and TV June 22, 2022 Sky has brought forward proposals to expand Sky Studios Elstree with 10 new sound stages, showing its immense vote of confidence in UK film and TV.
Dorries set to meet with telecom giants to talk about cost of living strategy June 21, 2022 Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries has called on Britain’s biggest telcos firms to discuss the cost of living crisis. According to reports by Mark Kleinman for Sky News, BT Group and Vodafone have been invited to discussions with Dorries. A Whitehall source told the publication that the minister would be challenging the companies on how they [...]
Rail strikes: Boris Johson says commuters must ‘stay the course’ June 21, 2022 Boris Johnson has told people they will have to “stay the course” and endure strike action before the government is able to reform the country’s rail network. The Prime Minister told his cabinet this morning that “we need the union barons to sit down with Network Rail and the train companies and get on with [...]
Travel mayhem to continue throughout the summer, says Ryanair’s boss June 21, 2022 Travel chaos will continue throughout the summer as airports tackle labour shortages, according to Ryanair’s boss Michael O’Leary. The chief executive has warned that passengers will have a “less than satisfactory experience” during peak season, especially at large airports. “This problem is going to continue particularly at airports like Gatwick and Heathrow right throughout the [...]
Rolls-Royce gives staff £2k to help with cost of living crunch June 20, 2022 Rolls-Royce is set to pay three-quarters of its workers £2,000 help with the cost of living crunch.
Ad firm Tremor in talks to snap up competitor for £165m June 20, 2022 London-listed ad tech giant Tremor is set to snap up an American competitor in a £165m deal.
Retail chiefs to meet with Treasury amid fears of fading interest in online sales tax June 20, 2022 Top retail bosses will meet with a Treasury minister later this week with the hopes of reigniting government interest in launching an online sales tax and reforming the current rates system. According to a report by Sky News, executives from retail powerhouses including Amazon, Asda, ASOS, Currys and JustEat Takeaway, are to meet with the [...]
easyJet has no clue how many flights will be cancelled as airline gets caught up in travel chaos June 20, 2022 easyJet said it didn’t know how many flights it will have to cancel to best manage the ongoing travel chaos at airports across Europe, including Gatwick and Amsterdam Schiphol. The news comes after the London hub said on Friday it would be forced to axe daily flights from more than 900 to 825 and 850 [...]