Rail strike: Union writes to South Western to restart talks as commuters complain of ‘hell’ December 4, 2019 Rail union bosses have written to South Western Railway in an attempt to halt what is planned to be Britain’s longest ever rail strike. As commuters complained of “hell” on their way to work with the strike entering its third day out of 27, the Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Union asked South Western [...]
Kainos announces special dividend after strong trading period July 27, 2020 IT provider Kainos has declared a special dividend after a resilient year of trading in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. The group said annual profit and revenue will be ahead of expectations as trading has been strong despite the impact of Covid-19. The figures Kainos said revenue for the year to the end of [...]
RMT union announces 27 days of South Western Railway strikes in December November 5, 2019 Train staff on a major London rail network are preparing to down tools for 27 days throughout December, amid a long-running dispute that threatens to wreck commuters’ Christmas holidays. The Rail and Maritime Transport (RMT) union accused rail operator South Western Railway (SWR) of failing to give assurances that train guards will be kept on under a [...]
Londoners face 27-day Christmas rail strike as union talks break down November 21, 2019 Christmas shoppers and commuters face a month of festive travel chaos, after talks over a 27-day strike on one of London’s busiest rail networks broke down. Negotiations between the Rail and Maritime Transport union (RMT) and South Western Railway collapsed after the operator failed to put forward any proposals that could settle the dispute, according [...]
Hong Kong Racing Tips: Purton to rule again aboard Kings Shield May 26, 2020 WEDNESDAY’S main event is the £200,000 Egret Handicap (1.15pm) which brings together some of the best and most-progressive all-weather milers in Hong Kong. With only eight runners set to go to post, the draw shouldn’t have too much baring in determining the result and the best horse should win. Top trainer Frankie Lor finally broke [...]
Train union threatens Christmas ‘shutdown’ as commuters gear up for Central and Piccadilly Line strike on Wednesday November 5, 2018 Train driver union Aslef has threatened a widespread Christmas "shutdown" amid its ongoing industrial spat with Transport for London (TfL). Aslef said its executive committee will discuss resolutions from branches on the Northern and Hammersmith & City and Lines who have asked to be balloted for action. "Unless there is a rapid change of approach from management, [...]
Business groups warn South Western Railway strikes will hurt Christmas trade November 6, 2019 Business groups have slammed the rail union’s planned December South Western Railway strikes, predicting they will cause major disruption to Christmas trade. Drivers and train guards from South Western Railway (SWR) are planning on walking off the job for 27 days in December. Read more: RMT union announces 27 days of South Western Railway strikes [...]
Tube delays hit four lines in rush hour misery December 5, 2019 Severe Tube delays have hit four lines to leave commuters facing a morning of rush hour chaos today. Passengers on the Circle Line, District Line, Hammersmith & City Line and Metropolitan Line all face a disrupted journey to work due to the delays. Read more: Eight arrests made after Extinction Rebellion targets Tube Faulty trains [...]
Harrods security guards vote on strike action January 13, 2020 Harrods security guards have begun to ballot for strike action today following a dispute between union members and management over pay. Members of Unite will decide whether to launch industrial action over a below inflation pay rise and unpaid work. Read more: Man charged with murder for fatal Harrods stabbing The union said members are [...]
Christmas travel chaos looms as South Western rail staff prepare to strike from Monday November 28, 2019 Londoners are set to endure a month of chaos on one of the capital’s busiest railways, after last ditch strike talks between union bosses and the rail operator broke down again today. The 27 day strike, which begins on Monday, is on course to be London’s worst ever, and will hit all South Western rail [...]