Network Rail’s maintenance staff earn nearly a fifth more than workers doing comparable roles, a new report has found ahead of the next rail strike on Saturday. Rail regulator the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) commissioned independent consultants to establish whether employment costs for more than 64,000 railway workers are higher or lower than …
Contractors have launched the first of six machines that will dig the tunnels for London’s new High Speed 2 (HS2) railway. The tunnel-boring machine (TBM) – dubbed Sushila after local teacher Sushila Hirani – was activated near West Ruislip railway station on Thursday. It is one of two TBMs which will dig a five-mile twin-bore …
How hard-up middle class shoppers feeling the pinch are snapping up blankets and one-pot stoves to save on energy costs this winter Sales of portable electric ovens are up 54 per cent this year compared to 2021 55 per cent of people plan to give less presents this Christmas to save cash Sales of heated …
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Dystopian future? Billboards in SPACE could beam advertisements to Earth – but it would require a ‘constellation’ of 50 small satellites and cost $ 65M A study determined that it would take a constellation of 50 small satellites and cost $ 65 million to beam advertisements to Earth from space The satellites would have large …
Holly Willoughby celebrated the one year anniversary of her lifestyle brand and website Wylde Moon on Thursday – taking to the site to reflect on the first 365 days. Admitting ‘I didn’t want to make a mistake’, the This Morning presenter explained that it was a year of personal growth as she grappled with taking …
Sir James Dyson sues Channel 4 for libel over program which made allegations of abuse and exploitation of workers at factory supplying goods to his firm Billionaire sues broadcaster and ITN over allegations made on February 10 show It focused on staff at Malaysian factory which previously supplied products They were bringing legal action against …
Elon Musk’s deposition was delayed on Thursday as he and Twitter executives continue to negotiate the terms of his $ 44 billion takeover. Both sides agreed to delay Musk’s deposition, scheduled for Thursday in Texas, as they continue to iron out a deal that would halt a non-jury trial in Delaware on October 17, according …
Tesco freezes prices on more than 1,000 products amid cost of living crisis and hands workers 20p-an-hour pay rise – but warns annual sales will be down as it posts 10 per cent fall in profits for first half of the year Tesco announced it will be giving staff an extra pay rise to cope …
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Britons already facing a cost of living crisis with increased energy and food bills are now being warned to brace for soaring fuel prices because of a major cut in oil exports. Some of the world’s top oil-producing countries have agreed to cut the amount they export to Western nations in a bid to stabilize …
Trendy autumnal drinks are now front and center on the menus of all of Britain’s best-loved coffee shops. While the seasonal beverages are a favorite across the country, Britons may be shocked to find out the sheer amount of calories, sugar and salt packed into offerings sold at Starbucks, Costa and the like. MailOnline analysis …
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