Labour’s John McDonnell says nationalisation will “cost nothing” after Carillion, while Corbyn adds it is necessary to prevent a “climate catastrophe” February 10, 2018 Shadow chancellor John McDonnell has said the Labour party’s plan to bring services such as water, energy and rail under public ownership would be “cost free”. The collapse of Carillion showed that privatisation had failed, he told the audience at a conference in London on “alternative models of ownership”. McDonnell said taking key infrastructure assets [...]
We talk to the founder of maternity fashion brand Seraphine about sexism and style June 11, 2018 What do the Duchess of Cambridge, Angelina Jolie, and Gwen Stefani all have in common? At different points in time, they have all worn clothing from the Seraphine fashion range. But Seraphine is no normal fashion label – this is a brand that specialises in maternity clothing. In its 16-year history, it has become a [...]
We talk to the founder of fashion brand Seraphine about sexism and style June 11, 2018 What do the Duchess of Cambridge, Angelina Jolie, and Gwen Stefani all have in common? At different points in time, they have all worn clothing from the Seraphine fashion range. But Seraphine is no normal fashion label – this is a brand that specialises in maternity clothing. In its 16-year history, it has become a [...]
These are the least stressed workers in the UK, according to Axa November 15, 2017 Myth-busting research released today has found that self-employed people are the least stressed workers in the country. Research by Axa Insurance has found that those working for themselves have a better work-life balance and more improved well being than others. The research pinpointed other myths, including that self-employment is more precarious, less well-paid, and is [...]
TfL doesn’t “fully understand” why passenger numbers are falling, says London Assembly Budget Committee January 16, 2018 London Assembly members are not convinced that Transport for London(TfL) "fully understands" why its passenger numbers are falling, according to a report out today. The London Assembly's Budget and Performance Committee has published a response to the mayor's draft budget, saying it was seeing more indications that TfL was experiencing "financial difficulties", which will impact [...]
Oxford Street pedestrianisation on track to tie-in with Elizabeth Line launch after public backs proposals March 13, 2018 The radical plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street tying in with the Elizabeth Line launch in December were given a boost today, as the results of a massive consultation revealed public backing for the project. More than 22,000 responses were received on the plans to switch up the capital's famous shopping street, with nearly two-thirds of [...]
London’s Oxford Street pedestrianisation set to coincide with Elizabeth Line launch in December 2018 after public backs proposals March 13, 2018 The radical plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street tying in with the Elizabeth Line launch in December were given a boost today, as the results of a massive consultation revealed public backing for the project. More than 22,000 responses were received on the plans to switch up the capital’s famous shopping street, with nearly two-thirds of [...]
How the founder of Push Doctor hopes to take the stress away from the NHS June 4, 2018 Nowadays, it’s rare to hear any mention of the NHS without the word “crisis” trailing closely behind. Increasing patient numbers and the worst winter period on record have left the NHS bowing under the pressure. A recent report from the Institute of Fiscal Studies and the Health Foundation said taxes would have to increase by [...]
Just Eat share price inches up as competition watchdog clears takeover of Hungryhouse November 16, 2017 Just Eat’s takeover of Hungryhouse has been officially cleared to go ahead by the competition regulator. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said today that a group of independent panel members found that the merger does not raise competition concerns. In the CMA’s provisional findings, published last month, it stated that Hungryhouse presently provides limited [...]
Stranger Things 2: Snapchat’s created the Upside Down in first fully immersive augmented reality advert with Netflix October 27, 2017 Snapchat has created its first fully immersive augmented reality advertising with Netflix for the launch of Stranger Things 2. Taking advantage of the newly launched World Lense feature, the tie up creates an entire world beyond the familiar face changing selfies and transports fans of the hit show into the home of the Byers family, [...]