Rail workers are to stage strikes this weekend in three separate disputes over issues including pay and rosters. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are embroiled in a series of rows with train operators which have sparked industrial action. RMT members working as conductors on the TransPennine Express (TPE) will walk out … Read more
The UK faced strong winds and heavy rain as Storm Dudley arrived on Wednesday evening, causing power cuts and travel disruption – with Storm Eunice set to move in. The Met Office had issued an amber warning for strong winds covering central Scotland, parts of Northern Ireland and northern England above Hull over the evening, … Read more
With the necessary approvals now in place, the Advanced Micro Devices (AMD†/Xilinx deal will most likely close this week. However, Raymond James’ Chris Caso notes that due to AMD’s continued success since the deal’s announcement, its consumption comes with a price. “At the time the deal was announced in October 2020, AMD expected the transaction … Read more
Press play to listen to this article Europe’s refusal to share COVID-19 vaccine technology threatens to overshadow a major gathering of European and African leaders this week. Europe wants to use the meeting — which has been delayed by 16 months due to the pandemic — to advance relations on several fronts, including trade and … Read more
sen. Lindsey Graham, RS.C., said Congress should be sending a stronger signal to Russian President Vladimir Putin as fears of an imminent invasion continue lingering throughout Ukraine. ABC “This Week” anchor George Stephanopoulos asked Graham on Sunday whether he is convinced Putin will invade the neighboring Baltic state. “No, I’m not but I’m convinced that … Read more
(Bloomberg) — Lumber is on a tear again, bringing back the specter of increasing construction costs. Most Read from Bloomberg Lumber futures have recouped recent losses and risen by the exchange maximum of $45 for six consecutive sessions, touching $1,204.90 per 1,000 board feet Wednesday, the highest in three weeks. After prices slumped in January … Read more
Associated Press Friends who have attended every Super Bowl plan final trip Three friends who have attended every Super Bowl are hoping for a memorable contest this year, because it will probably be their final trip to the big game as a group. The three men are all in their 80s and have attended every … Read more
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that all remaining Covid restrictions in England – including self-isolation – are set to be scrapped. Speaking to the House of Commons during Prime Minister’s Questions earlier today (February 9th), the Prime Minister said that “encouraging current trends in the data” should allow the government to remove remaining Covid … Read more
Maya Jama and Ed Sheeran were among the stars stealing the show on the red carpet ahead of the Brit Awards 2022 this evening. Suffolk-born Ed is among those vying for the top gongs – both artist of the year and album of the year – alongside Adele, Little Simz, Dave and Sam Fender. Adele … Read more
Jobseekers have been warned they have four weeks to find work before a major change in benefit rules comes into effect. From today, those who are capable of work will be expected to search more widely for suitable available jobs from the fourth week of their Universal Credit claim, rather than up to three months … Read more
