Central line tube strike expected on polling day April 30, 2021 A 24-hour long Central line tube strike is expected to go ahead on 6 May, a date that coincides with polling day for London’s mayor elections. Central line train operators, Night Tube train operators and instructor operators at Leytonstone, Loughton, West Ruislip & White City Traincrew Depots will take strike action by not booking on [...]
Paul Lynch’s Prophet Song wins 2023 Booker Prize – but what about the rest? November 27, 2023 Lynch's winning novel was described as "soul-shattering" by the Booker's head judge, but the choice wasn't unanimous. So what came in close?
Despite Britain’s Brexit borders, immigration at record 1m a year to become ‘new normal’ in UK December 19, 2022 Britain must prepare for a new era of high immigration caused by UK domestic need and changes in global economics and politics, a new think-tank paper said today. The post-pandemic immigration rate of 1.1m arrivals a year could be the start of a trend towards historically high migration levels in the coming decades, according to [...]
One march that paved that way for social reform October 12, 2022 With World Sight Day just around the corner, taking a look back to a moment that helped shape the nation’s support of visually impaired people seems fitting. In ancient times, blindness was associated with intelligence and creativity – take Homer for example, one of the most celebrated authors of all time. There are blind characters [...]
Rail fares to go up 3.8 per cent from March, adding to increasing living costs December 17, 2021 The Department for Transport announced today that from March rail fares will go up 3.8 per cent, 3.3 per cent less than the current price index (RPI) of 7.1 per cent. The government’s decision will add to the increasing costs of living, fuelled by a 5.1 per cent hike in inflation rates – the highest [...]
Central Line strike planned for election day suspended as union officials hold talks with Tube bosses May 4, 2021 A Central Line strike planned to coincide with the Mayoral election this week has been suspended. The Rail, Transport and Maritime (RMT) union had previously called for industrial action following the “victimisation” and subsequent sacking of tube driver, and union rep, Gary Carney. However, today union bosses told members at Leytonstone, Loughton, West Ruislip and [...]
Speaker of Russia’s state Duma threatens West saying supplying Ukraine with more powerful arms risks ‘global catastrophe’ January 23, 2023 The speaker of Russia’s parliament warned that countries supplying Ukraine with more powerful weapons risked their own destruction. The message followed Ukraine’s supporters pledging billions of pounds in military aid to the country on Friday, including armoured vehicles, air defence systems and other equipment, but not including the battle tanks Kyiv had requested. State Duma [...]
Ed Warner: Is the ‘Wrexham Effect’ actually hurting lower league finances? August 1, 2024 One week until the football league kicks off and Wrexham AFC will hog the League One spotlight.
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Moreira to take out finale with Telecom Fighters October 5, 2021 BETTORS will have to wait until the finale for the feature race of the day, the Class Two Fleming Handicap (3.50pm), worth around £200,000 in prize money, and run over the extended mile. The dozen contenders include, course and distance winner Reliable Team, Group race performer, Not Usual Talent, and old campaigner Rattan, who makes [...]
ESG is ‘dying’ – but that might be a good thing, says former Blackrock green chief April 18, 2024 Tariq Fancy says Blackrock's