Hundreds of ScotRail workers could walk out in September unless they receive a “credible” pay offer, a union has warned. Unite, which represents more than 300 workers at the publicly-owned railway operator, has become the latest union to announce a strike ballot for its ScotRail workers in a dispute overContinue Reading
Ofgem has announced moves to help drive flexible electricity use as the UK increasingly switches to wind and solar power under aims to make savings of up to around £70 billion by 2050. Britain’s energy watchdog said it has hired Elexon to act as market facilitator for local energy flexibilityContinue Reading
Entain’s US joint venture BetMGM has said it expects to post a loss for the full year as it ramps up marketing spend. BetMGM – the US-based sports betting and gaming group jointly owned by London-listed Ladbrokes owner Entain and MGM Resorts International – reported an underlying loss of 123Continue Reading
Beer giant Heineken has revealed weaker-than-expected sales volumes over the first half of the year, but said demand for its premium brands remained strong. The group said beer volumes across Europe came under pressure from wet weather in June, but were still higher for the year. It was also boostedContinue Reading
Educational publisher Pearson has revealed a dip in sales for the past six months, but said it will utilise advances in artificial intelligence (AI) to help drive growth. The FTSE 100 firm also told shareholders it saw a slight increase in profits for the period. The company hailed a “solid”Continue Reading
Payment methods refer to the ways in which consumers and businesses can make and receive payments for goods and services. There are various types of payment methods available, including cash, checks, credit cards, debit cards, digital wallets, mobile payment apps, bank transfers, and more. The importance of payment methods cannotContinue Reading
Recognising the significance of worker safety in today’s workplaces is crucial for preventing harm. This is made possible in large part by protective workwear, which offers vital defence against a variety of on site hazards. Whether you work in construction, healthcare, manufacturing, understanding the importance of protective workwear is keyContinue Reading
Water bosses will face criminal charges and be stripped of their bonuses for repeated illegal sewage dumping under tightened-up regulations, Environment Secretary Steve Reed has said. New laws he is introducing to Parliament will “give regulators more teeth”, he wrote in the Mail on Sunday. “Water bosses responsible for repeatedContinue Reading
British tech tycoon Mike Lynch has said he thought he would die in jail for now-cleared charges relating to a multi-billion dollar business deal. The businessman, once hailed a shining example of British ingenuity, was extradited to the US last May for a trial that acquitted him on all 15Continue Reading
A spell of warmer weather after a rainy and cloudy start to the summer has led to an unexpected surge in the quantity of strawberries becoming ready for sale, a fruit buyer has said. Some 200 tonnes of surprise strawberries from growers across the country will hit Tesco shelves followingContinue Reading
