Irn Bru maker A.G. Barr has said 195 jobs are likely to be cut as it sets forward plans to close three sites in the UK. Locations in Moston, Wednesbury, …
March 2024
Concorde: Watch as the iconic supersonic jet… sails down a river in New York
An iconic and retired supersonic Concorde jet sailed down the river in Manhattan today, returning to its resting place after seven months of restoration. The former plane owned by the …
What the Competition and Markets Authority wants to do with its new powers
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has set out the areas it wants to focus on over the next 12 months. The UK watchdog said its latest annual plan has …
Forged in victory: Ironwoman champion’s triathlon domination
In the heart of the fiercely competitive world of triathlon, Lucy Charles-Barclay is paving the way for women in the sport. In 2014, she decided to enter a triathlon, following …
Branthwaite and Gordon in, Phillips out as Southgate hints at Euro 2024 England squad
Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite and Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon have received their first call-ups to the senior England squad for this month’s friendlies against Brazil and Belgium. Liverpool defender Joe …
What will get London workers back into the office?
Last Friday, passengers began to travel with off-peak Tube and train fares and will be allowed to every Friday until 31st May, 2024. The new scheme – announced by Transport …
Plans worth £100m to make train journeys across the north more reliable revealed
Plans to create a £100m train depot in Yorkshire to make train journeys more reliable across the North. have been unveiled. Rail Minister Huw Merriman confirmed the proposals, which form …
Direct Line: Top Ageas investor reportedly opposing takeover bid
One of Ageas’ top shareholders is reportedly opposing the Belgian insurer’s attempt to acquire London-listed rival Direct Line after it has already been rebuffed twice. Sky News’ Mark Kleinman reported …
Lloyd’s of London and Bermuda Monetary Authority partner to strengthen ties between global insurance hubs
Lloyd’s has joined forces with the Bermuda Monetary Authority (BMA) to develop a framework for closer collaboration on sharing risk expertise between the two global insurance hubs. The partnership will …
The Glastonbury 2024 line-up is out – but not the part people want
Coldplay, Dua Lipa and Shania Twain have been announced for Glastonbury 2024 – and many newspapers are talking about how the ‘Glastonbury line-up’ is out. But this line-up won’t sate …