Nats Disruptions Continue Amid Calls for Accountability
Airline disruptions continued for the second time this month due to technical issues at National Air Traffic Services (Nats), resulting in dozens of cancelled flights and severe delays.
The problem occurred on Monday morning at Nats' control centre in Prestwick, South Ayrshire. The issue has sparked calls from airlines for 'action and accountability' over the UK's air traffic control services.
In a separate development, Paramount has reached a settlement with California and several other states that had sued over its proposed $81bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). This clears the way for the consolidation of some of Hollywood's most recognizable TV networks and studios under one owner.
The Bank of England has been criticized after it was revealed that its new office in Leeds is owned by a Monaco-based Reform UK donor. The property, Capitol House, was leased by the bank for three years at an undisclosed price. This comes as the Electoral Commission records show that an arm of Evans Property Group donated £200,000 to Nigel Farage's party before the 2024 general election.