Web Summit chief Cosgrave resigns amid controversy over Israel-Hamas remarks October 21, 2023 Web Summit chief Paddy Cosgrave has announced his resignation amid growing controversy over remarks he made about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Tube staff urged to focus on ‘day job’ after ‘driver leads free Palestine chant’ October 21, 2023 A Tube driver has been criticised for leading a chant of “free, free Palestine” on a London Underground train.
London’s King’s Cross station forced to close due to overcrowding October 21, 2023 London’s King’s Cross station has been forced to close due to overcrowding as passengers were warned not to travel by rail.
Sky News admits presenter’s remarks about Palestinian ambassador were ‘potentially misleading’ October 21, 2023 Sky News has said on-air remarks by Kay Burley about the Palestinian ambassador “gave a potentially misleading representation” of his views.
Cleverly calls for ‘restraint’ from Israeli military as thousands join London march October 21, 2023 The UK has called for Israel to alleviate the suffering of ordinary Palestinians in Gaza and act with “discipline” in its military response to the Hamas attacks.
Drones to be banned from flying within 400 metres of prisons October 21, 2023 New “no-fly zones” will be introduced around prisons in England and Wales to prevent drones being used to deliver drugs and contraband to inmates.
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey predicts drop in inflation allaying recession fears October 20, 2023 UK inflation is set to drop markedly for October amid continued efforts to tackle the higher cost of living, the governor of the Bank of England has said. Andrew Bailey indicated inflation will return to its recent pattern of slowdowns after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) recorded a surprise pause last month, leaving inflation [...]
Gaucho raises the steaks in the City with multi-million pound makeover October 20, 2023 Argentinian-inspired steakhouse Gaucho is re-opening its subterranean Square Mile hotspot after a months-long makeover.
Sale process to secure new owners for Telegraph and Spectator is launched October 20, 2023 The Telegraph Media Group and The Spectator magazine have launched the sale process to secure new owners for the business. The long-awaited sale to gain control of one of the UK’s largest newspaper groups has already seen a wealth of interest from potential buyers. The board of the parent companies behind the Telegraph and Spectator [...]
More travel chaos coming after rail workers vote to keep striking for next six months October 20, 2023 Rail workers have voted to continue taking strike action for the next six months in their long-running dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said around 20,000 of its members were balloted across 14 rail companies with all of them individually achieving more than a 50% turnout and overwhelming [...]
