Unions to set out plans to resist anti-strike law at TUC conference December 9, 2023 The Government’s controversial new law to provide minimum levels of service during strikes will be attacked on Saturday at a special conference attended by leaders of the country’s biggest trade unions. The TUC has called its first special national conference in more than 40 years as it steps up opposition to new regulations announced by [...]
Alstom UK boss: Give clarity over Derby plant future or ‘it all goes’ December 6, 2023 Suppliers of Alstom's Derby plant are already facing liquidation, its UK chief has warned as a deadline for clarity over its future approaches.
Stagecoach bemoans traffic congestion amid ‘disappointing’ London losses December 6, 2023 Stagecoach has hit out at congestion and roadworks in London this morning, as half-year losses in its bus segment in the capital mounted.
Rail strikes continue TODAY: Here’s all you need to know December 6, 2023 Train drivers from the ASLEF union are set to continue this weeks' string of walkouts on Tuesday, halting services at a host of operators.
Travel warnings as new train strikes begin today December 2, 2023 The first in a series of fresh strikes by train drivers will cause travel chaos in parts of England over the weekend. Members of the train drivers union Aslef at East Midlands Railway and LNER will walk out on Saturday, followed by strikes in the coming week at other train operators. Trains could be disrupted [...]
The era of failed panda diplomacy is over. Now all we’re left with are lousy Confucius Institutes December 1, 2023 It’s the end of an era – the panda diplomacy era – as the couple’s ‘residency’ in the Scottish capital came to an end on Thursday.
London Underground journeys exceed pre-pandemic levels ahead of Christmas rush November 30, 2023 Passengers using the London Underground exceeded 4m last week, the highest recorded single-day figure since the start of the pandemic.
Alistair Darling dies aged 70: Heartfelt tributes paid to ‘one of the great chancellors’ November 30, 2023 Former Labour Chancellor Alistair Darling has died aged 70, his family have confirmed.
Dovetale at 1 Hotel Mayfair is a self assured new restaurant from Tom Sellers November 30, 2023 Dovetale It feels confident, grown up, self assured – and that’s exactly what Tom Sellers needs right now.
London’s firms are still being held back by the EU – and ourselves November 30, 2023 The EU is seeking to meddle in the affairs of businesses - from dictating what charging point phones must have, to rushing to impose stifling regulations on AI.