WSL: Chelsea clash with Man City could be key for Hayes’ Champions League dream February 16, 2024 Chelsea Women host second-placed Manchester City in the WSL on Friday night in a game which could blow the title race and Emma Hayes’ final season wide open. With Chelsea three points clear of City after 13 games, this match is crucial for both sides but even more so for the hosts. Win and the [...]
Why does Britain suck at building major infrastructure? February 8, 2024 An overzealous planning system and disjointed supply chains are reasons why the UK lags behind on building major infrastructure, a report has found.
EY announces record intake of almost 1,500 students with 40 per cent in regional hubs October 12, 2022 Big four accountancy firm EY (Ernst & Young) has announced a new intake of almost 1,500 students, with two-fifths based in regional office. EY’s new cohort of 1269 graduates and more than 200 apprentices is a 35 per cent increase on the young cohort for 2021. The firm was the first to remove the requirement [...]
Fifth of UK importers altered supply chains due to global tensions, with China in focus August 8, 2023 More than a fifth of UK importers have been forced to alter supply chains as a result of geopolitical tensions, with China in sharp focus, a new survey has found. Some 20.5 per cent of companies, which are importers, have altered supply chains as a result of global tensions, according to a survey of more [...]
Chelsea v Tottenham: London derby offers early clue to capital’s top team August 12, 2022 Tottenham have the chance to justify pre-season talk of eclipsing Chelsea with victory over their manager Antonio Conte’s old team at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, writes Frank Dalleres. It is notoriously futile to the point of being foolish to attempt to divine anything approximating the final Premier League table from the opening skirmishes of the [...]
Trevor Steven: Unai Emery has worked wonders at Aston Villa. But title bid? No October 24, 2023 Are Villa in the title race? Could they do a Newcastle? Trevor Steven looks at Unai Emery's revolution.
As travellers are plunged into airport chaos, we must finally lighten the load of their baggage April 7, 2022 Finally, travel bosses thought they were in the clear. The pandemic restrictions had receded, customers were returning to the skies, and airports were full again. Only now they are too full and sickness among airport staff has created chaos at airports as families, desperate to go away for the school holidays, try to make their [...]
Grand National protests: More than 60 animal rights activists in custody April 17, 2023 More than 60 animal rights activists are in custody after a large number of protesters attempted to gain entry to the Aintree Racecourse track, delaying the start of the Grand National, Merseyside Police said. Officers arrested 118 people on Saturday after scores of activists climbed fences, with at least two fixing themselves to a jump [...]
Heathrow: Half-term hell for families as British Airways cancellations hit 175 May 26, 2023 Half-term holiday plans for thousands of families have been thrown into disarray after British Airways’ flight cancellations due to an IT failure reached 175. Most of the affected flights were on short-haul routes to and from Heathrow Airport. British Airways said the “technical issue” was resolved on Thursday night, but disruption continued into Friday because [...]
Half-term havoc as British Airways cancel 175 flights following IT glitch May 26, 2023 Half-term holiday plans for thousands of families have been thrown into disarray after British Airways’ flight cancellations due to an IT failure reached 175. Most of the affected flights were on short-haul routes to and from Heathrow Airport. British Airways said the “technical issue” was resolved on Thursday night, but disruption continued into Friday because of aircraft [...]