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Staff absences spark Gatwick cancellations as boss claims ‘business as usual’
More than two dozen easyJet flights were cancelled at Gatwick on Tuesday morning, even as the airport said it had returned to “business as usual”.Twenty-six flights – 13 departures and 13 arrivals – had to be cancelled after not enough staff went in to work, the business said.“Restrictions were put on the number of flights …
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Apprenticeships still overlooked by young people says new report
Misconceptions around apprenticeships are still influencing the decisions of young people in their career paths, according to new research. The survey of more than 1,000 people across England found that more than half (51 per cent) of people aged between 18 and 24 still believed a university degree would make you more likely to earn …
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Starmer should be ‘more upfront’ in supporting striking workers, says union boss
A trade union boss has suggested Sir Keir Starmer is “embarrassed” to stick up for workers as dockers at Britain’s largest container port strike for the first time in 30 years.Unite general secretary Sharon Graham told broadcasters on Tuesday that the Labour leader should be “more upfront” in supporting strikers, who “need people in their …
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Re-born airline Flybe returning to Cornwall Airport Newquay for London and Manchester links
Re-born budget airline Flybe is set to return to the South West skies to operate new routes to Manchester and London. The transport hub has announced the short-haul carrier will operate year-round flights from Cornwall Airport Newquay to London Heathrow and Manchester Airport, starting in October. Flybe will launch a 12-times weekly connection (double-daily Monday …
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Game of Thrones star opens White Rose city shop
An actor who was one of the key players in Game of Thrones gave up some of her time to help a good cause in Leicester. Bella Ramsey became famous around the world for playing the fierce young noblewoman Lyanna Mormont in the HBO TV series – with interest in the show recently rekindled by …
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Factory slump drags UK economic growth to 18-month low
UK private sector growth has slowed to a new 18-month low after factories were hit by “waning customer demand”, according to new data.The closely followed S&P Global/CIPS flash UK composite purchasing managers index (PMI) report showed a reading of 50.9 for August, declining from 52.1 last month.Anything above 50 is considered growth.It was slightly below …
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Evening Standard
Factory slump drags UK economic growth to 18-month low
UK private sector growth has slowed to a new 18-month low after factories were hit by “waning customer demand”, according to new data.The closely followed S&P Global/CIPS flash UK composite purchasing managers index (PMI) report showed a reading of 50.9 for August, declining from 52.1 last month.Anything above 50 is considered growth.It was slightly below …
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Hospitality serving robots venture launched by Welsh entrepreneur
A North Wales entrepreneur is pioneering the use of robots in the hospitality sector as it continues to battle staff shortages and recruitment issues post pandemic and Brexit. Gareth Jones has launched AI Global Robotics – based in Deeside, Mochdre and St Asaph – in partnership with Pudu Robotics, a leader in manufacturing robots for …
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‘Catastrophic winter’ ahead for households as bills soar, energy boss warns
Households face a “dramatic and catastrophic winter”, a senior energy firm executive has warned ahead of the increase in the price cap on bills.EDF managing director Philippe Commaret warned that half of UK households could be in fuel poverty in January as a result of rocketing energy prices.His comments came as the National Grid prepared …
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BT takeover could be back on after govt waves through French billionaire stake
THE chances of a £20 billion takeover of BT by French billionaire Patrick Drahi grew today when the government waved away security concerns and said it would take “no further action” over his 18% stake.Drahi’s Altice group took a 12% stake in the telecom giant a while ago, and has increased it since.While City insiders …
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Gatwick cancels easyJet flights at last minute
Airport staff sickness has led 26 easyJet flights to and from Gatwick to be cancelled at the last minute.Apologising for the latest inconvenience to passengers, the London hub blamed the disruption on late-notice absence in its air traffic control tower. The scratching of the flights coincided with Gatwick posting its half-year results in which it …
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Itec opens new premises at Eastgate House on Cardiff’s Newport Road
Itec has opened additional premises in Cardiff’s city centre as the organisation celebrates 40 years in business. The specialist Wales-wide training provider, which reported a £12m turnover in 2021, is headquartered on Penarth Road in the capital. However, the company has now taken on a 7,500 sq ft premises at Eastgate House on Newport Road …

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