NHS England's IT systems were switched back on following a major problem last Friday. However, there might still be delays with appointments and especially doctor appointments. Here's what you need to know about the issue and how it is affecting people.The Problem:Last Friday, a major glitch rocked IT systems around the world. The NHS in …
The leading carpet and flooring store Carpetright has been saved from going out of business by Tapi Carpets & Floors, yet there is also the bad news that many of Carpetright's stores will close, and over 1,000 jobs are at risk.What's happening is this - Tapi Carpets & Floors is picking up the Carpetright name, …
The profits of Ryanair reviewed a considerable drop of almost 50% from April to June on account of the lower summer fares that directly hit their earnings. More passengers flew with the budget carrier this summer, but the money earned was not up to the expectations. The company is battling with the issues related to …
Millions of the 8.5 million devices affected by a huge tech failure last week are now working again, but it might still take weeks to recover from the event. CrowdStrike, the company behind last week's global tech outage, says a lot of the 8.5 million devices affected are now back up and online. Officials say …
Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers revealed it had engaged in more discounting than anticipated during the three months ending in June, resulting in an average fare decrease of 15%, with no end in sight for the need for markdowns. Profit after tax dropped by 46% to €360m (£303m), significantly below market analysts' expectations of …
If you are on state pension, you could be missing out on some really cool freebies and savings. Looking through these seven benefits, you can save as much as £217 per week. Here is a simple guide on what you might be entitled to and how to claim the benefit. If you receive a state …
It was a relaxed Sunday, so we had planned a languid pub lunch. Instead, the venue changed to the M&S Café at Trafford Centre. Much to our surprise, the place had a lot of options and was not as poor in service either. Sunday was planned out for a leisurely lunch at our local, one …
Starting from ground zero, the quiet town of Farnborough in Hampshire, England, gets transformed every two years into the bustling theater of the aircraft industry. For one week in July, the sound of private jets gives way to the roar of fighter planes and the excitement of the Farnborough International Airshow. Big deal: an airshow …
High street pharmacy chain Boots is to shut 300 of its stores by the end of this summer. Many of these stores have already shut, with more set to shut in the coming months.The parent company of Boots, Walgreens Boots Alliance, revealed this plan last year as a measure to save £618 million. This move …
A UK Labour proposal would allow employees to ignore work emails and calls outside of work hours. This is being done to clarify the line between an employee's work life and personal life, so that employees do not feel harassed or asked to work beyond office hours. Imagine coming back from work in the evening …
One lucky person scooped the big lotto prize of £7.2 million on Saturday. This is life-changing money if anybody out there played the Lotto; you need to check your ticket now. You could be the winner—imagine the things you could do with all that money! The winning numbers were 09, 19, 22, 41, 55, and …
Sainsbury's has brought in new parking rules at its supermarkets that make some changes which shoppers should be aware of in case they drive electric vehicles. The change is part of the supermarket's efforts toward a much more organized and fair parking experience. Whenever one goes to Sainsbury's to get their grocery, there are usually …
TalkTalk, one of the big telecoms companies in the UK, is to tap its owners for several hundred millions of pounds. It was founded by Sir Charles Dunstone, and about 4 million customers are currently subscribed to its broadband services. The discussions for the new money will be led by Sir Charles with other key …
Hundreds stranded at Birmingham Airport following flight cancellations to wait long hours without food or drink, which followed in the wake of an IT system crash. Now, this left the travelers pretty frustrated already, standing there and pointing out the hassle airlines have to go through following such unpredictable technical issues. Chaos broke out at …
