Peter Rabbit 2 review – better than the first, but only just May 19, 2021 The sequel to 2018’s Peter Rabbit is finally upon us, which is a full circle moment for cinemas as they open up, hopefully for good this time. Along with A Quiet Place Part II, this was one of the films that was just about to release when the world went into lockdown, to the extent [...]
Walkout Wednesday: The London bus and train services affected by this week’s strikes January 31, 2023 Hundreds of thousands of workers will go on strike in separate disputes over pay, jobs and conditions in what will be the biggest day of industrial action in more than a decade. Teachers, university lecturers, train drivers, civil servants, bus drivers and security guards in seven trade unions will stop work on the same day. [...]
More strikes: 100,000 civil servants WILL walk out next month after talks with government dubbed ‘total farce’ January 13, 2023 A strike by 100,000 civil servants is to go ahead next month after talks with the Government aimed at resolving a bitter dispute over pay, jobs and conditions were dubbed a “total farce”. Cabinet Office Minister Jeremy Quin met with union leaders to discuss growing industrial unrest after weeks of stoppages across the country, including [...]
Crossrail: TfL to run Paddington to Reading trains from December September 26, 2019 Transport for London (TfL) will start running services between Paddington and Reading from this December, which will become part of Crossrail when it opens from 2021. TfL Rail will replace GWR as the operator of the services, with four trains per hour at peak time and two at off-peak. Read more: Crossrail shares progress pictures [...]
GB News: Andrew Neil return pushed back amid leadership tussle – CityAM : CityAM September 3, 2021 Andrew Neil has postponed his return to GB News amid reports of a leadership tussle with senior management at the new Conservative broadcaster. Neil, a former BBC journalist and Sunday Times editor, was the primary figurehead and chairman of the news network that launched in June – before retreating from the venture last month. The [...]
Burger chain Five Guys eyes accelerated expansion after seeing opportunity in pandemic November 15, 2021 “We’re just really early days still,” explains Five Guys’ UK CEO John Eckbert. The US-founded burger chain expects to ramp up its UK expansion plans after the pandemic has opened up real estate opportunities – but dark kitchens would only ever be “temporary.” Alongside Carphone Warehouse founder Sir Charles Dunstone, Eckbert was responsible for launching [...]
Big screen bonanza: Londoners set for film fest with free Trafalgar Square screenings August 12, 2021 Trafalgar Square will play host to a string of free film screenings later this month as part of a major campaign to bring people back into London and boost the UK film industry. Over the Bank Holiday weekend Londoners and visitors will be able to enjoy the red carpet experience with six free matinee and [...]
GB News: Andrew Neil’s return delayed and insiders doubt he’ll ever come back September 3, 2021 Andrew Neil’s return to GB News has been pulled into question amid reports of a leadership tussle with senior management at the just-launched news and opinion channel. Neil, a former BBC journalist and Sunday Times editor, was the primary figurehead and chairman of the news network that launched in June – before retreating from the [...]
Euan Blair interview: Is Multiverse’s educational mission a reality? November 28, 2023 Euan Blair's educational firm Multiverse now makes the majority of its revenues from upskilling employees already in work. Has it abandoned its original mission?
Andrew Neil resigns as chairman of GB News September 13, 2021 Andrew Neil has stepped down as chairman of GB News, the channel announced moments ago. Neil confirmed the news on his Twitter account. He will continue to contribute to GB News as a regular guest commentator. He said: “I am sorry to go but I have concluded it’s time to reduce my commitments on a [...]