Increased parking revenues a ‘cash cow’ as councils make nearly £1bn October 13, 2023 Annual revenues from council parking operations in England have reached nearly £1 billion, new figures show. AA analysis of Government data published on Thursday found that English local authorities made a surplus of £962 million in the 2022/23 financial year. That comprised of £673 million from on-street parking and £289 million from car parks. The [...]
Virgin wins damages fight with US train firm which pulled out of deal October 13, 2023 The judge said Brightline’s defence was that a clause entitled it to terminate if “the Virgin brand” had ceased to be a “brand of international high repute”.
Britain and US should form energy partnership like Aukus, US senator says during UK tour October 13, 2023 Duckworth said the US is in desperate need of transformers to upgrade its electricity grid, but is struggling because much of what it needs is produced in China
No 10 announces £3m to fund extra security for UK’s Jewish population – as schools closed over fears October 13, 2023 A number of Jewish schools were forced into closure after a spike in antisemitic hate crime.
Gaza ground assault looks imminent after Israel issues evacuation order October 13, 2023 Israel appears set for a ground operation in Gaza as it continues to respond to Hamas' missile and militant terror attack at the weekend
Apprentice winner Tim Campbell helps City celebrate rising stars at Dragon Awards October 12, 2023 Former Apprentice winner Tim Campbell helped celebrate the next generation of entrepreneurs this week at the Lord Mayor’s prestigious annual Dragon Awards. The businessman and emerging right-hand man of Lord Sugar was pictured with six winners who were recognised for their work on inclusion, social responsibility and improving financial literacy. Speaking after the awards ceremony, [...]
‘Toxic and bullying’ treatment cited as SNP MP Lisa Cameron defects to Tories October 12, 2023 The Prime Minister said he is “delighted” at her decision while the SNP called on her to “do the right thing” and allow a by-election to take place.
Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone slapped with 17-month suspended prison sentence October 12, 2023 Ex-Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone has admitted fraud after failing to declare more than £400m held in a trust in Singapore.
London’s landmark Tower Bridge undergoes overnight maintenance works October 12, 2023 Overnight work is being carried out to replace some giant components of London’s landmark Tower Bridge. Four two metre-long nose bolts have been removed and replaced for the first time in decades as part of a series of maintenance works taking place during overnight closures. The bolts lock in place the moving parts of the [...]
London councils warn of financial ‘knife edge’ as overspends grow October 12, 2023 The warning comes as councils across the country have said they are experiencing severe financial pressures, with seven councils issuing Section 114 notice
