Two-thirds of England ‘will be in Tier 4 after tomorrow’s lockdown shake-up’

Some two-thirds of England including swathes of the Midlands and the North could be plunged into Tier 4 restrictions this week, it has been suggested. Millions more could face the harshest curbs on daily life – with gyms and non-essential shops forced to close – amid mounting concern over the spread of a mutant coronavirus … Read more

Gloria Hunniford claims Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are ‘disappointed’ by This Morning shake-up

Gloria Hunniford has claimed Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford are finding it hard to understand This Morning’s recent shake-up.  Earlier this week, ITV announced Alison Hammond, 45, and Dermot O’Leary would replace the couple to present the coveted Friday slot.   Eamonn, 61, and Ruth, 60, who have presented This Morning for 14 years will be … Read more

Rolls-Royce’s shares rocket almost 16% as it announces plans for a post-Covid era shake-up

Rolls-Royce’s shares rocket almost 16% as it announces plans for a post-Covid era shake-up, with smaller plane engines on the agenda A top executive said Rolls could restart making engines for smaller planes  This marks a shift from the current strategy to only supply large jets  The firm also announced a shake-up of its manufacturing operations  … Read more

Alison Hammond calls Ruth Langsford ‘a beauty’ after This Morning shake-up

She is set to become This Morning’s first permanent black presenter, replacing Ruth Langsford following a huge shake-up by ITV bosses. And Alison Hammond has complimented the longtime This Morning host, 60, by calling her a ‘beauty’ on Instagram. Ruth shared a stunning snap of herself in a blue v-neck jumper decorated with leopard-print stars, prompting … Read more

Ministers confirm plans for major shake-up of university admissions

Students will be offered places based on their actual A-Level results rather than ‘unfair and inaccurate’ predicted grades, ministers confirm Gavin Williamson announced plans reform for university admissions system Students may only receive offers once they have been given their final grades Hopes to ‘remove unfairness’ some groups face of inaccurate predicted grades Post-qualifications admissions … Read more

Radio 1 unveils major shake-up as three presenters are AXED

Radio 1 has revealed it will undergo a major shake-up in the New Year as three presenters are axed and replaced with five university graduates. Dev Griffin, Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart will air their last shows at the end of this year, while Breakfast host Greg James has picked up an extra show in … Read more

Recent mergers in the energy sector has led to Big Six ‘shakeup’

Scottish Power took on 130,000 customers from failed supplier Tonik Energy last week, increasing its market share considerably.  As of 31 July 2020, Scottish Power held an 8.7 per cent share of the UK energy supply market and Tonik Energy had 0.6 per cent, meaning the Big Six supplier now has a 9.3 per cent … Read more

Hut Group feels the heat over promised board shake-up

Hut Group feels the heat over board shake-up: Online retail company had promised to hire new independent director ahead of a £5.4bn float By Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 21:53 BST, 9 October 2020 | Updated: 21:53 BST, 9 October 2020 The Hut Group is under pressure to beef up its board after … Read more

Government unveils huge shake-up of rail network to create ‘more effective structure’

The end of the rail franchise: Government unveils huge shake-up of network to create ‘more effective structure’ as ministers extend emergency measures introduced to keep trains running during pandemic Measures to keep trains running during the pandemic have been extended  Operators have moved to ‘transitional contracts’ ahead of the move   The Department for Transport promises … Read more

Teenage terrorists and child killers could face life in prison under shake-up of sentencing laws

Boris Johnson vows to give dangerous criminals ‘the sentences they deserve’ as teenage terrorists and child killers face life behind bars under major shake-up of sentencing laws  Prime Minister says proposals will clamp down on ‘truly despicable criminals’   Johnson says legal ‘loophole’ means sentences are reduced because of age  Teen killers will also no longer … Read more