Ryanair has blamed European governments for “continuous changes” in travel restrictions, as it announces a 20% cut in October capacity. It follows a another 20%… Read More »Ryanair cuts capacity again after ‘government mismanagement of COVID travel policies’
Retailers continued their slow recovery during August, as sales volumes increased by 0.8% compared with July, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The… Read More »Retail sales volumes grow for fourth consecutive month but analysts warn of trouble ahead
Britain’s economy is “less weak” than previously expected but a recent rise in COVID-19 cases could take its toll on activity, the Bank of England… Read More »BoE warns recent COVID-19 case increases could hold back economy
Film studio Pinewood has announced a £450m expansion, including a blockbuster visitor attraction, which it says could create around 3,500 new jobs. The announcement, details… Read More »Pinewood plans to create 3,500 jobs as it sets stage for visitor attraction
British Airways expects unions to agree to new terms and conditions this week, ending a rancorous dispute that has soured relations between staff and management… Read More »British Airways eyes deal with unions as it fights to survive
The owner of Gourmet Burger Kitchen (GBK) has kicked off a process to sell the chain, making it the latest casual dining operator to seek… Read More »Coronavirus: GBK is latest burger chain to be flipped
Britain’s unemployment rate rose to 4.1% in the three months to July as the total number of jobless rose by 62,000, the Office for National… Read More »Unemployment rate creeps up to 4.1% as pandemic takes toll
John Boyega has stepped down from his role with perfume brand Jo Malone after the company cut him from the Chinese version of an aftershave… Read More »John Boyega quits role with Jo Malone after being cut from China advert
Microsoft’s bid to take over TikTok’s US operations has been rejected by Chinese owner ByteDance, putting Oracle in pole position for a deal with the… Read More »TikTok owner rejects Microsoft bid – making Oracle favourite for US deal
The leader of the UK’s six million trade union members is demanding an extension of the coronavirus furlough scheme to prevent “a tsunami of job… Read More »Chancellor urged to extend furlough to stop ‘tsunami of job losses’