Paul Sandle

Vodafone's Biggest Market Germany Goes Into Reverse

Vodafone reported a drop in service revenue in its largest market Germany in the first quarter, reflecting broadband and TV losses after a new law ended automatic renewals and a new IT system underperformed.

Britain To Work With Japan On New Fighter Jet Programme

Britain said on Monday it was collaborating with Japan and existing partner Italy on its next-generation fighter jet programme, with joint concept analysis expected to lead to decisions on deeper partnerships by the end of the year.

EasyJet Agrees To Buy 56 Airbus A320neo Jets

EasyJet will buy 56 Airbus A320neo aircraft and convert a previous order to 18 new A321neo aircraft, the British airline said on Tuesday, fulfilling options in a 2013 deal with the European planemaker.

London's $24 Billion Crossrail Finally Opens

London's long-delayed and over-budget Crossrail finally opened to passengers on Tuesday, offering faster journeys from Heathrow Airport and Berkshire in the west to Essex in the east through a series of new, long tunnels under Britain's capital.

Burberry Pins Prospects To China's COVID Recovery

Burberry's prospects depend on how quickly its biggest market, China, recovers from COVID-19 lockdowns, the British luxury goods brand said on Wednesday while reporting higher sales and profits for its 2022 financial year.

Meta Fights To Overturn UK Order To Sell Giphy

Facebook owner Meta started its appeal on Monday against Britain's ruling that it must sell Giphy, arguing the fact that rival Snap offered far less to buy the animated-images provider undermined the rationale used to block the deal.

EasyJet Says High Crew Absence Not Yet Improving

EasyJet said it was yet to see an easing of crew sickness that is causing it to cancel flights and disrupt the Easter plans of thousands of travellers, but it was confident it would be able to return to a near pre-pandemic schedule this summer.