Iranian general claims coronavirus outbreak could be US biological attack

The head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards has today claimed that the coronavirus outbreak could be a biological attack by the United States against China and Iran.  Hossein Salami told a crowd in Kerman today that the virus outbreak which has brought misery to Iran ‘may be the product of the American biological invasion’.  ‘We will … Read more

Jack Welch dead at 84: Legendary former chairman and CEO of General Electric dies from renal failure

Former Chairman and CEO of General Electric Jack Welch has died at 84. Welch died from renal failure, his wife Suzy told The New York Times Monday.  He led GE for 20 years from 1981 to 2001, growing it from a $14billion company that made light bulbs and appliances to a financial services and consulting … Read more

Former chairman and CEO of General Electric, Jack Welch, dies at 84 

Jack Welch, legendary former chairman and CEO of General Electric who was dubbed the ‘manager of the century’, dies at 84 Wife of the former Chairman and CEO of General Electric confirmed the death Welch was dubbed the ‘manager of the century’ by Fortune magazine Under his leadership GE was the world’s second most valuable company … Read more

Attorney General guarantees Grenfell cladding firms will not be prosecuted

Attorney General guarantees cladding firms will not be prosecuted over any evidence they give to Grenfell Tower inquiry on blaze that killed 72 Suella Braverman wrote to inquiry chair Sir Martin Moore-Bick confirming news  Lawyers for staff involved in Grenfell’s refurbishment had demanded the pledge  Threatened to stay silent by claiming right of privilege against … Read more

Sir Keir Starmer hints he would bring back EU free movement at next general election

Sir Keir Starmer hints he would bring back EU free movement at next general election as voting in Labour leadership contest gets underway Voting in the Labour leadership contest starts today and will close on April 2 Sir Keir Starmer, Rebecca Long-Bailey and Lisa Nandy are the final candidates Jeremy Corbyn’s replacement will be announced … Read more

Iran’s hardliners win in general election marred by lowest turnout since the 1979 Islamic Revolution

Iran’s hardliners took victory today in a general election marred by the lowest turnout since the 1979 Islamic Revolution amid anger at the government. Tehran, which reported its first case of coronavirus two days before Friday’s ballot, accused ‘enemies’ of fuelling fears of the deadly contagion to stifle voting.  Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said: ‘Their media … Read more

Savills sees share price jump after General Election

Savills’ share price jumps after decisive Tory election boosts Britain’s expensive homes and commercial property markets Shares in the company increased by 7.1% to 1,231p in early trading on Monday Company’s full-year results exceed expectations following strong December  Hong Kong political unrest continues to affect Asian and international markets   By Sara Scarlett For Thisismoney.co.uk and Press … Read more

Parking app offers FREE spaces close to polling stations for general election

With parts of Britain already being battered by heavy rain and storms, concerns have grown that some people will struggle to make it to polling stations to cast their vote in today’s general election. However, a dedicated parking app is offering a one-day-only deal to let voters park for free in spaces close to voting … Read more

General Election poll frenzy will earn Royal Mail £30million

General Election poll frenzy will deliver Royal Mail a £30million bonus By Neil Craven, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 01:39 BST, 17 November 2019 | Updated: 15:16 BST, 21 November 2019 Royal Mail could receive a £30million windfall from the General Election as the increasingly bitter battle between the political parties continues to escalate. City … Read more

Rolls-Royce hands a £4.6bn chunk of its pensions scheme to Legal & General 

Rolls-Royce hands a £4.6bn chunk of its pensions scheme to Legal & General By City & Finance Reporter for the Daily Mail Published: 21:51 GMT, 6 June 2019 | Updated: 21:51 GMT, 6 June 2019 Rolls-Royce has offloaded a £4.6billion chunk of its pension scheme covering 33,000 members to Legal & General, in the biggest … Read more