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 …
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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 …
Record sales for Flight Club Darts and Electric Shuffle as global expansion targeted
Sales surged to record levels at the group behind Flight Club Darts and Electric Shuffle in 2023 as it prepares to open new venues in the UK, US and Australia. Red Engine …