Senior Tories have criticised Sir Keir Starmer over pay offers to train drivers and junior doctors, with James Cleverly claiming the Government has been “played by its union paymasters”. In defence of the Government, Nick Thomas-Symonds said it was “sticking to the promises we made in opposition” in its dealsContinue Reading
The FTSE 100 lost ground on Friday, after a bump in the price of sterling hit many companies in the index whose earnings are predominantly overseas. The blue-chip index fell 36 points to end the day on 8,311, a 0.4% fall. Positive data on retail sales in the UK causedContinue Reading
Hays is set to be the latest recruiter to reveal lower profits in the face of a challenging hiring market next week. The FTSE 250 commercial recruitment firm has already warned it was set for a “subdued summer” amid cost-cutting across the business to bolster its finances for the longer-term.Continue Reading
Train drivers on LNER are to stage a series of strikes, claiming a breakdown in industrial relations and breaking of agreements. Hundreds of members of Aslef will walk out every Saturday between August 31 and November 9 and every Sunday from September 1 to November 10, a total of 22Continue Reading
Parents and carers are “are paying more than they need to” for baby formula due to weak price competition, a UK watchdog has warned. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it has “significant concerns” over the current regulatory framework and the behaviour of the market but has decided againstContinue Reading
Any sofa, bench, or couch is only as comfortable as the pillows or cushions it consists of. If you want the most comfortable sofa possible, you need to ensure that you buy high-quality and appropriate sofa foam. But how do you ensure that you are buying the correct product? WhatContinue Reading
London’s FTSE 100 moved higher on Thursday, but lagged behind its international peers as global stock markets enjoyed a rebound. The blue-chip index was up 66.3 points, or 0.8%, to close at 8,347.35, with financial and banking firms among the day’s biggest risers. In a busy week for economic releases,Continue Reading
Calls have grown for the Single Justice Procedure (SJP) to be reformed after tens of thousands of rail fare evasion prosecutions brought under the controversial process were declared void. Passengers accused of fare evasion prosecuted and fined by rail companies including Northern and Greater Anglia are set to have theirContinue Reading
Disney has come under fire for arguing that a widower whose wife tragically died after suffering a severe allergic reaction at a Walt Disney World restaurant cannot pursue legal action against the company because he had previously signed up for a free trial of Disney’s streaming service, Disney+. Kanokporn Tangsuan,Continue Reading
Tens of thousands of passengers who were prosecuted and fined for fare evasion are set to be refunded after a judge ruled that their convictions were void. Seven train companies including Northern Rail and Greater Anglia could face paying out millions of pounds to people who they privately prosecuted forContinue Reading
