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Oil Prices affecting investments
almost 6 years ago byOil prices rising, but no increase in investments expected in the short term As Crude oil hits $80 a barrel, the industry is keeping a tight rein on spending, and looking to reward shareholders Investors in the largest oil and gas companies are eyeing a windfall from rising crude prices, whilst keeping a tight rein on spending. Oil price increases are generally thought ...
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Rail Line to return to State Control and rebrand under old LNER name
almost 6 years ago byEAST COAST FRANCHISE RETURNED TO STATE CONTROL The East Coast Rail Line is to be taken back under state control, due to Franchise Covenant breaches within the Franchise between Stage Coach and Virgin Group. The announcement marks the 3rd time private companies have walked away from East Coast Franchise in just over a decade. Chris Grayling, the Transport...
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Visa Cap blocks thousands of skilled staff, putting more pressure on Industries.
almost 6 years ago bySKILLS SHORTAGE DUE TO VISA DENIALS Up to 3,500 skilled scientists, engineers, health and technology specialists from outside the EU were denied UK employment visas between December and March, as government immigration restrictions intensified. This is a result of a cap on the number of “tier 2” visas granted by the government having been reached. The “Commons Sci...
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Transport for London deficit grows as passenger’s journeys fall
almost 6 years ago byTfL DEFICIT CAUSES WORKFORCE TO DIMINISH TfL has stated its operating deficit worsened in the year to March this year, after the government grant was cut and passenger numbers declined. It further reported that Tube journeys fell by more than 1% to just 3.99bn whilst the government grant was cut by 49% in 1 year; to just £219m. It is reported that Patri...
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70 Years of Land Rover
almost 6 years ago byTo celebrate such a birthday, here are 5 facts about Land Rover which will leave you wanting to sell your car and jump on AutoTrader to find your perfect Landy: 1. Land Rovers have been around 30 years longer than their company has. Land Rovers have been built since 1948 when they became the second oldest four-wheel drive vehicles in automotive history after Jeeps...
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