Together Energy on the brink of collapse after funding bid fails January 5, 2022 Council-backed supplier Together Energy is on the brink of collapse after its last-ditch search failed to find fresh funds, according to Sky News.
Empty planes: Omicron onslaught and travel restrictions hit Ryanair’s passenger number January 5, 2022 The number of passengers flown around Europe by budget airline Ryanair was down 7 per cent between November and December as travel restrictions were imposed amid the spread of the Omicron variant. The carrier said the number of passengers dropped to 9.5 million last month – the lowest since July and down from 10.2 million [...]
Tech Special: The jobs, sectors and countries most at risk of automation and robotics in 2022 January 5, 2022 Digital change and automation are driving enormous productivity gains in the world of work. However, the rapid changes mean many individuals, businesses and even entire nations will be hugely impacted by automation and tech, with some roles and jobs to be replaced by robots altogether. Many of the industries that are most at risk of [...]
Shock and astonishment after Boris Johnson plans to ‘ride out’ Omicron wave without new Covid restrictions January 5, 2022 Covid experts have responded with shock and astonishment that the government has said it plans to “ride out” the Omicron wave without any new lockdowns or additional restrictions. Prime Minister Boris Johnson will face scrutiny over his decision despite the NHS coming under significant strain from coronavirus. Johnson will argue to his Cabinet on Wednesday [...]
Google launches hacker crack down as it snaps up Israeli cybersecurity firm Siemplify for £371m January 4, 2022 Google, also known as Alphabet, has acquired Israeli cybersecurity startup Siemplify for an estimated $500m, as the giant gears up for the rise in cyber attacks and data breaches.
Serbian-born TV mogul enters £100m deal to buy majority stake in Saints January 4, 2022 Southampton have confirmed a takeover deal led by Serbian-born cable television mogul Dragan Solak in a deal thought to be worth £100m. Solak is the lead investor of Sport Republic, who have purchased the shareholding of the club held by current owner Gao Jisheng (80%). They will work in partnership with Katharina Liebherr, who retains [...]
Workers desperate to return to the office, study finds January 4, 2022 The novelty of working from home is wearing off with the majority of employees keen to get back to their desks according to a new survey.
Consumers should brace themselves for runway energy bills as price rises that overwhelmed suppliers in 2021 start to trickle down January 4, 2022 Consumers should brave themselves for runaway household bills this year as the energy sector continues to struggle with soaring gas prices, which consigned a string of energy suppliers to the graveyard in 2021. Energy suppliers had been paying 54p per therm of gas at the beginning of last year. By September 2021, that had reached [...]
The present might look gloomy, but a brighter future awaits the City January 4, 2022 The start of the year is usually a time for optimism, resolutions, and new beginnings. But many people across the City are also experiencing a case of the January blues now that the festive period is behind us. The Omicron variant continues to drive record Covid-19 case numbers across the country. London is particularly affected. [...]
Back to the future: transforming the City into a home January 4, 2022 It might be hard to stay optimistic about the future of city centres with the Omicron variant once more causing concern. Yet, not too long ago London was back to full swing. Coffee shops were buzzing again, bars and restaurants were full and office workers were playing tube tetris each morning. This shouldn’t feel like [...]