
Virgin Trains targets West Coast in return to rail
BBC News Virgin Group has applied for a licence to run trains on the route it lost to Avanti in 2019. Virgin Group has applied for a licence to run trains on the route it lost to Avanti in 2019.
BBC News Virgin Group has applied for a licence to run trains on the route it lost to Avanti in 2019. Virgin Group has applied for a licence to run trains on the route it lost to Avanti in 2019.
Housing market, House prices, Property, Money, Business, Real estate, UK news Business | The Guardian Pent-up demand from would-be buyers pausing their plans last year has led to price rise despite mortgage rates remaining elevatedThe average British house price reached a record high of £375,131 in May, according to Rightmove. The average prices of properties coming…
Motoring, Money, Consumer affairs, Consumer rights, Insurance, Insurance industry, Travel, UK news Business | The Guardian When our new motorhome broke down in France we felt unsafe and were stranded for five daysWhen I retired from work last year, my wife and I set off on a road trip to France in our new motorhome. Two…
Social media, Retail industry, Fashion industry, Business, Marketing & PR, Digital media, Fashion, Media, TikTok, World news, US news, UK news Business | The Guardian Gen Z are flaunting their knockoffs and imitations – so experts say companies should play alongHigh-end brands should “lean in” and embrace the #dupe subculture that feeds off recommending duplicates or…
State pensions, Pensions, Money, UK news, National insurance, Pensions industry, Personal pensions, Tax Business | The Guardian Until next April people under new system can fill gaps in their NI records going back to 2006-07UK state pensions: are older retirees getting a bad deal?It may not sound very exciting, but for many people in their 40s,…
Climate crisis, Greenhouse gas emissions, Carbon offsetting, Jeff Bezos, Environment Business | The Guardian Jeff Bezos’s $10bn climate and biodiversity fund has garnered glittering prizes, but concerns have been voiced over the influence it can buy – and its interest in carbon offsetsLate last month, the coronation of Jeff Bezos and his partner Lauren Sánchez as…
Ryanair, Airline industry, Business, Amber Rudd, Politics, UK news Business | The Guardian Budget airline says summer ticket prices will be lower than expectedBusiness live – latest updatesRyanair has reported record annual profits of €1.9bn (£1.6bn) as the Irish airline announced the appointment of former UK home secretary Amber Rudd to its board and said summer…
Money, Consumer affairs, Banking, Virgin Group, Banco Santander, HSBC, Business Business | The Guardian Better deals are on offer in the battle to tempt new current account customers. But, be warned, there are a few strings attachedThe battle to attract current account customers is hotting up, with two banks offering £175 “free money”, and a third…
Technology sector, Business, Mergers and acquisitions, Games, Mergers, acquisitions and funding, Technology, UK news Business | The Guardian Video game services company backs EQT private equity bid in latest foreign move on UK-listed firmBusiness live – latest updatesThe video game services company Keywords Studios has said it would be willing to accept a £2bn buyout offer,…
Daily Express :: Finance Feed The DWP has been accused of treating 134,000 benefits claimants unfairly. The DWP has been accused of treating 134,000 benefits claimants unfairly.