The UK economy grew by 0.1% between July and September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). However, despite the slight positive GDP growth recorded in the third quarter, the economy contracted by 0.1% in September, dampening overall growth in the quarter. Growth was also slower than experts had expected and down from growth … Read more
The air traffic control chaos that hit British airlines last summer was made worse by delays in checking the password of an engineer working from home, an investigation has heard. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has conducted an investigation into the 2023 disruption – when thousands of passengers remained stranded abroadand their flights were seriously … Read more
A mysterious necklace loaded with diamonds with possible links to a scandal that contributed to the downfall of Marie Antoinette, sold for $4.8 million at an auction in Geneva on Wednesday. The 18th-century jewel containing approximately 300 carats of diamonds was estimated at $1.8 million to $2.8 million at Sotheby’s Royal and Noble Jewels sale. … Read more
Consumer rights group Which? is suing Apple for £3 billion over the way it rolls out iCloud. If the trial is successful, around 40 million Apple customers in the UK may be entitled to payment. The lawsuit claims that Apple, which controls the iOS operating systems, broke UK competition law by giving preferential treatment to … Read more
Barclays is set to complete a deal to shed its UK merchant acquiring arm, allowing it to remain an investor in the business. Sky News has learned that Barclays and Brookfield, the Canadian asset management giant, are in detailed talks over a deal which would see the British lender retain a 20% stake in the … Read more
The Post Office has announced that dozens of large Crown branches – those owned directly by the company – could close, with the possible loss of hundreds of jobs. The Communications Workers Union has announced a coming fight as the Post Office confirmed the details of its transformation plan. The branches concerned collectively employ nearly … Read more
The government will unveil plans to overhaul Britain’s payments infrastructure, which will involve the Bank of England being given a more powerful oversight role. Sky News has learned that Treasury officials have given the green light to a new ‘Payments Vision’, details of which will be outlined at the Mansion House annual dinner this week. … Read more
LaGuardia Airport Named Best Airport in the United States by Forbes Travel Guide LaGuardia Airport Named Best Airport in the United States by Forbes Travel Guide 00:27 Apple deploys a new feature designed to make it easier for passengers – and airlines – to recover lost luggage. The new feature, called Share Item Location, is … Read more
A new investment vehicle founded by one of Britain’s biggest venture capitalists has taken a stake in Atom Bank, the digital-only lender. Sky News has learned that Lexham Partners, set up this year by Dominic Perks, co-founder of Hambro Perks, is negotiating the purchase of a multi-million pound stake in Atom Bank from a number … Read more
Crisis-hit Thames Water says it has received enough support from its creditors to potentially secure up to £3 billion in emergency funding. The UK’s largest water company has revealed that those holding more than 75% of its least risky debt have agreed to staged funding, saying the deal is expected to last until at least … Read more