Mick Lynch, one of the UK’s most influential union leaders in recent history, has announced his retirement. Mr Lynch is stepping down as head of the RMT (Rail Maritime and Transport Workers) union at the age of 63. He has been its general secretary since 2021. Money blog: Major mobile phone company increases bills next … Read more
The cost of living crisis has “boosted” the second-hand industry, Sky News has learned, with more than £2 billion being spent on second-hand gifts this Christmas. Adam Jay, CEO of Vinted Marketplace, said the “trend” to buy second-hand was “happening anyway”, but described rising costs elsewhere as a possible “accelerator”. “I’m sure the cost of … Read more
Eliminating all incidents of pollution in the Thames Water network will be “nearly impossible” and a public debate is needed on the true cost of stopping all wastewater discharges, chief executive Chris Weston has said. Speaking on the occasion of the revelation of the company’s interim results pollution incidents increased by 40%Mr Weston said customers’ … Read more
A video was released moments before the killing of a top health care executive on a New York street in what police say was a targeted hit. Brian Thompson is shown walking in Manhattan when the killer appears behind a car and raises a gun – reportedly fitted with a silencer – about 15 feet … Read more
Jaguar wants to “be bold and disruptive” with its new electric car and design, the luxury vehicle maker’s chief executive has told Sky News. The British carmaker sparked widespread controversy last month when it revealed its new name ahead of becoming a fully electric brand. Speaking to Sky News Business and Economics Correspondent Gurpreet NarwanManaging … Read more
The Observer staff joining Tortoise Media, the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper, will be offered continued access to Guardian job vacancies in a last-ditch compromise offered before the company’s first strike for decades. Sky News has obtained a memo sent to Guardian Media Group employees on Monday from Anna Bateson, the company’s chief executive, which outlines … Read more
Jaguar’s chief executive has slammed what he called “despicable hatred and intolerance” after the carmaker released a new advert. A 30-second clip posted Tuesday to the luxury car brand’s X account sparked backlash online after featuring a diverse group of models posing in bright clothing but without vehicles or the iconic leaping feline. The ad … 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