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Tube strikes: London Underground workers accept Sadiq Khan’s latest pay deal
Trade unions representing workers on the London Underground have accepted a pay deal, after officials offered unions millions to avert strikes at the eleventh hour in January. London Mayor Sadiq …
Vodafone boss says European regulators need to ‘reboot’ and be more supportive of growth in the sector
The chief executive of Vodafone Group has stated that European regulators need a “reboot” as she advances with her UK merger deal. “We are at a new junction,” Margherita Della …
Covid unicorn Hopin enters liquidation
Tech unicorn Hopin, which was once worth $7.75bn, has entered liquidation less than a year after it sold off its titular events platform. The London-based company disposed of its technology …
Gen Z suffering ‘unprecedented levels of burnout,’ warns HR lead
A leading HR provider has called on companies to “act fast” or face “unprecedented levels of burnout” among younger Gen Z employees in their 20s. New data from the Resolution …
First electric coach service to be trialled in England and Wales with London tickets from just £2.99
A first electric coach service will be launched in England and Wales, as part of a three month trial led by the travel tech firm FlixBus. Travellers will be able …
Lord Jacob Rothschild: Financier dies aged 87
Lord Jacob Rothschild, a major figure within the banking dynasty under his family name, has died aged 87, it was announced today. The family called him a “towering presence”, and …
Russian tycoon’s ‘anti-anti-suit injunction’ succeeds as Transneft to face $14bn English claim
The English High Court has ordered Russian state-owned oil pipeline company Transneft to adjourn its legal proceedings in a Moscow court. The oil company is facing a $14bn lawsuit in …
Murray calls for unity amid Saudi-backed tennis ‘super tour’ rumours
Andy Murray fears a breakaway tennis ‘super tour’, potentially involving investment from Saudi Arabia, would divide the sport. The British tennis player told Abu Dhabi-owned newspaper The National that the …
England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery steps down from Raging Bull role
England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery has stepped down as a director of the Raging Bull clothing brand he founded. The former Gloucester prop is no longer a director …