Royal Mail shares slump to two-year low as union accuses it of ‘all out attack’ September 22, 2022 Royal Mail shares hit a two-year low today after it confirmed no union pay deal had been reached and that an agreement to protect jobs would be terminated. The delivery giant told the Communication Workers Union (CWU) that it would scrap a nine-year deal to protect jobs and conditions, pushing the CWU to back down [...]
Coronavirus: Uber suspends pool service in London March 18, 2020 Uber has suspended its pool service in London to help limit the spread of coronavirus. The ride-sharing app made the call last night to suspend the service in London, Paris, the US and Canada. The pool option allows users to share their Uber ride with other people heading in the same direction, but going to [...]
FTSE 100: What’s moving markets today? November 8, 2023 Moving markets today: U.S. stocks rise, oil prices plummet to 3-month lows, all eyes on Powell and Bailey's speeches
Uber leads $170m investment round in scooter startup Lime May 7, 2020 Bike and scooter-sharing startup Lime today said it has secured a $170m (£138m) in a fresh funding round led by Uber. Google owner Alphabet, its investment arm GV and Bain Capital are also among the backers taking part in the investment round, the company said. As part of the cash injection, Lime will take control [...]
A fashion disaster: how Asos lost its throne to Shein (and Gen Z) November 3, 2023 Asos has Topshop in its arsenal but it has failed to recreate its dominance of the 2010’s and Shein has won favour among Gen Z buyers, writes Debbie Ellison
Shift: The Yodel deal orchestrator backed by Sir Andy Murray and the Duke of Norfolk February 13, 2024 All you need to know about Yodel's new owner which is backed by Sir Andy Murray and the Duke of Norfolk.
Uber abandons 2020 guidance amid Covid-19 lockdown April 17, 2020 Uber has withdrawn its 2020 financial guidance and plans to write down around $2bn in investments amid the Covid-19 lockdown. The ride-hailing firm had expected to book adjusted net revenue of up to $17bn and an adjusted loss of between $1.45bn and $1.25bn. But Uber yesterday said Covid-19 made it “impossible” to predict future financial [...]
‘Kremlin will be enjoying this self-inflicted distraction. Don’t be Russia’s friend’, Tobias Ellwood urges train strikers June 22, 2022 Former defence minister Tobias Ellwood has warned striking rail union workers not to be “Putin’s friend”. The former soldier and Tory MP for Bournemouth East said the Kremlin would be “enjoying this self-inflicted distraction” from its war against Ukraine. This comes after thousands of rail workers walked out across the country on Tuesday, with two [...]
Uber to provide free journeys and meals for NHS staff March 30, 2020 Uber has committed to providing 200,000 trips and 100,000 meals to NHS workers on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis. Free rides up to the value of £15, as well as £10 Uber Eats vouchers, will be given to anyone with an NHS email address, which includes many of the 300,000 nurses in the UK. [...]
We have one of the best takeaway pizzas in London – just ask Macaulay Culkin May 20, 2024 Yard Sale Pizza, which was visited by Macaulay Culkin and his band The Pizza Underground, opened in 2014 and has now grown to 12 locations across London.