Uber protests: RMT union backs taxi cab strike June 9, 2014 The RMT transport union has lent its support to a planned day of protest by licensed taxi drivers, who aim to clog central London streets tomorrow in protest at car hire apps such as Uber. The union said it will fly a “Cabbies against Boris” banner during the protests, due to start in Trafalgar Square [...]
Murray breaks with norm and hires Mauresmo June 8, 2014 FORMER world No1 Amelie Mauresmo insists paving the way for more women to mentor males is not on her agenda, after agreeing to become the new coach of Britain’s Andy Murray. The 34-year-old, who won two grand slam titles and spent 39 weeks at the top of the world rankings, is set to coach Murray [...]
What the other papers say this morning – 05 June 2014 June 4, 2014 FINANCIAL TIMES Twitter weighs music acquisitions Twitter has considered buying online music services including Soundcloud and Spotify in recent months – a move that suggests it is willing to attempt its largest acquisition to secure new sources of growth. The online messaging platform has weighed up deals worth billions of dollars as it seeks to [...]
The Queen’s Speech: Here’s what happened June 4, 2014 The Queen delivered her speech to MPs and Lords in Westminster this morning. Here's a recap of what happened: Two pension bills: One gives pensioners new freedoms to cash in pension pots and not buy annuity, and the other will cover collective schemes. Childcare: The existing employer-funded childcare scheme is to be replaced by a state-subsidy worth [...]
Back to basics: End of the job advert June 3, 2014 Businesses don’t hire like they used to. In a recent blog, Stacy Zapar of online retailer Zappos lamented the end of old-fashioned headhunting, “when recruiting was all about relationships.” Cold-calling, networking, and conversations were the modus operandi, she says. A trusted network of contacts was used to spread word of a new opening. And while [...]
What the other papers say this morning – 02 June 2014 June 2, 2014 FINANCIAL TIMES Tony Blair to call for Europe reform Tony Blair will today call for Europe to reform itself in the wake of victories for anti-EU parties across the continent last week. In his first big speech on the subject since the European election results last weekend, the former prime minister will tell leaders in [...]
Row over Uber app heading to the High Court May 29, 2014 TRANSPORT for London has asked the High Court to endorse its view that the Uber car booking service complies with laws on taximeters. The Licenced Taxi Drivers Association, which has criticised the app for unfairly competing with London’s black cabs, said the decision does not affect its plans to hold protests over Uber’s tactics on [...]
Joining the dots from east to west May 22, 2014 High speed rail network Crossrail will arrive in 2018. Here are the new homes cropping up along the route ACTON MAIN LINE NAPIER SQUARE from £975,000 A luxury development of 23 new three, four and five-bedroom town houses in a gated community. 020 8811 2336 / napiermews.co.uk FARRINGDON GAZZANO from £920,000 This new development seven [...]
Joining the dots from east to west May 22, 2014 High speed rail network Crossrail will arrive in 2018. Here are the new homes cropping up along the route ACTON MAIN LINE NAPIER SQUARE from £975,000 A luxury development of 23 new three, four and five-bedroom town houses in a gated community. 020 8811 2336 / napiermews.co.uk FARRINGDON GAZZANO from £920,000 This new development seven [...]
Fraud case will press ahead in spite of aid cuts May 21, 2014 A KEY fraud trial will go ahead despite a lack of legal aid funding as the Court of Appeal yesterday overturned the decision of a lower court to halt the case. The Financial Conduct Authority, which is pursuing the case, backed the ruling, stating it “is committed to pursuing criminal action in appropriate cases” and [...]