Great British Rail ‘not on track’ and billions in savings at risk, spending watchdog warns March 8, 2024 Government plans for a major reform of Britain's railways are "not on track," with billions in potential savings at risk.
‘Not fit for purpose’: MPs say Post Office in ‘utter disarray’ and Horizon should be removed March 7, 2024 MPs have said the Post Office is in “utter disarray” and called for the Horizon IT redress scheme to be removed from the organisation.
New London to Scotland rail service gets the go ahead with cheaper fares expected March 7, 2024 A new rail service between London and Stirling has been given the green light by the regulator, increasing competition on the West Coast Mainline.
Melrose Industries sets sights on growth as new chief takes aerospace reins March 7, 2024 Melrose Industries has pivoted to a "pure aerospace" play which will be led by their former COO
Commuters, unglaze your eyes – is the design of London Bridge a ‘scandal’? March 7, 2024 Is London Bridge a practical result of post-war planning or a horrific urban eyesore? Your answer may reveal a lot about you, writes Lucy Kenningham
‘It’s not uncommon’: Minister defends £15,000 taxpayer payout to settle Donelan libel claim March 6, 2024 A minister has defended a £15,000 payout of taxpayer money to settle a libel case after tech secretary Michelle Donelan falsely accused two academics of "sharing extremist views" and one of supporting Hamas.
Spring Budget 2024: OBR upgrades UK growth forecasts on lower inflation and growing population March 6, 2024 The OBR is markedly more optimistic than the Bank of England and has upgraded next year's prospects are better than expected
Capita shares crater 22 per cent as outsourcing giant swings to £107m loss March 6, 2024 Capita's share price closed 22 per cent lower on Wednesday after the outsourcing giant reported a huge loss and announced that it would be ramping up its cost-cutting programme.
Nichols: Costs take a bite out of Vimto maker’s earnings March 6, 2024 Vimto maker Nichols PLC said it is continuing to trade in line with expectations despite posting a 8.1 per cent decline in EBITDA.
Double-decker bus crashes into an All Bar One in Tottenham Court Road March 5, 2024 A double decker bus has crashed into a pub in central London's New Oxford Street. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 10am.