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Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Heathrow chief asleep as airport closed
Attempts to tell Heathrow airport's sleeping chief executive that the airport had been closed because of a power outage failed because his bedside phone was on silent, an inquiry has found. Thomas Woldbye was in bed as senior Heathrow staff decided to suspend operations because of a fire at a nearby electrical substation. No flights operated at the west London airport until about 18:00 GMT on 21 March because of the blaze which started late the previous night. The closure, which affected 270,000 journeys, was caused by "an unprecedented set of circumstances", Heathrow chairman Lord Deighton said, adding the airport's infrastructure will be made "more fit for the future". Heathrow commissioned the inquiry into what happened, led by former transport secretary Ruth Kelly, who is an independent member of the airport's board. The Kelly Review found that Mr Woldbye "was not involved" in the decision taken by the airport's chief operating officer Javier Echave at 01:15 on 21 March to suspend operations until 23:59. Alerts known as F24 alarms were sent to Mr Woldbye's mobile at 00:21 and 01:52 to activate emergency procedures, and Mr Echave tried to call him several times. The report stated: "Mr Woldbye first became aware of the incident at approximately 06:45 on 21 March, and received a debrief from Mr Echave." Mr Woldbye expressed "his deep regret at not being contactable during the night of the incident", the review said. The review recommended that Heathrow considers having a "second means of contact" to notify key individuals about critical incidents. The Sunday Times first reported that Mr Woldbye slept as the major disruption unfolded on 21 March. However, when asked by the Daily Mail, a Heathrow spokesperson described the Sunday Times' account of events as "ill-informed misinformation". "Thomas, and his whole senior leadership team, were exactly where they were supposed to be during an incident of this scale," the spokesperson had said. Heathrow shutdown cause still unknown, report says 'We warned of power issues before Heathrow outage' How did a single fire bring down Europe's busiest airport? The review concluded that the airport had responded "efficiently and smoothly". The report found that the decision "to stop operations immediately was correctly made and essential to protect the safety and security of people" and decision-makers acted appropriately. "The evidence confirms that Heathrow made the right decisions in exceptionally difficult circumstances. Whilst the disruption was significant, alternative choices on the day would not have materially changed the outcome," Ms Kelly said. Looking at Heathrow's preparedness, the report's authors found the contingency plans in place "overall worked well". Heathrow Reimagined, a pressure group campaigning for reforms in how the airport is regulated, said it was critical of the Kelly Review. The group said: "The internal Kelly Review allows Heathrow to set and judge by its own standards. "It fails to properly tackle the poor contingency planning and years of inefficient spending that left Heathrow vulnerable." The review also examined whether the airport should have anticipated what impact a loss of power from the substation would have. It found that Heathrow had "assessed its high voltage electricity supply as resilient due to it having three separate intakes from the National Grid, all with multiple connections to the airport and multiple transformers at the National Grid/SSEN substations providing redundancy in the event of failure". The review states the airport had deemed what occurred in March as a "low likelihood event". Lord Deighton said the Kelly Review was "thorough with clear recommendations which the management team will be taking forward". March's shutdown cost airlines millions of pounds and stranded hundreds of thousands of passengers. An interim report by the National Energy System Operator (Neso), published earlier this month, said the cause of the North Hyde substation fire remained unknown. Heathrow's management has been criticised for the decision to close the airport and the long shutdown that followed as Neso said power had been restored seven hours before any flights resumed. Neso's full report is expected to be published by the end of June. Listen to the best of BBC Radio London on Sounds and follow BBC London on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to
Pink Villa
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
David-Victoria Beckham's Massive Net Worth Revealed Amid His Alleged Fallout With Son Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham's net worth in 2025 has been revealed amid the couple's alleged fallout with their eldest son and his wife, Nicola Peltz. The duo made it to the Sunday Times' Rich List, amongst the 350 rich individuals and families in Britain. The former soccer star and his designer wife were first named on the list in 2002, when the duo was standing at 35 million euros. Almost 25 years later, the Beckhams have yet again stepped up on the list, and this time they possess wealth and fortune worth 500 million euros. David and Victoria Beckham, who have been married for the past 26 years, saw their money grow by 45 million euros in 2024-2025. The couple has earned wealth by being the absolute best in their respective careers. Beckham was one of the well-known soccer stars. His fame had pulled in many brand campaigns, including Adidas, BOSS, Haig, Armani, and Maserati. As for the Spice Girls alum, Victoria Beckham redefined fashion for many A-list celebrities, including Eva Longoria, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Kim Kardashian, with her fashion label. Other big names on the Rich List included Sir Elton John, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and Sir Lewis Hamilton, among others. The compiler of the Rich List, Robert Watts, revealed, "Our billionaire count is down and the combined wealth of those who feature in our research is falling." He further added, "We are also finding fewer of the world's super-rich are coming to live in the UK." Meanwhile, the revelation of the Beckhams' net worth comes after the family's fallout with Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz. According to the reports, David and Victoria Beckham snubbed the couple from the former's 50th birthday celebrations.
Daily Mirror
16-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Anthony Joshua richer than Harry Kane as boxer's staggering net worth revealed
The two-time heavyweight champion fought both Daniel Dubois and Francis Ngannou last year, and in doing so, pocketed two lucrative paydays Anthony Joshua 's staggering net worth has been revealed as the boxing star has been named amongst Britain's richest athletes. The two-time heavyweight world champion has seen his earnings soar by a whopping £20million, according to the newly published Sunday Times Rich List. The 35-year-old is now worth a whopping £195m compared to his value of £175m last year. Joshua is also listed among the most wealthy under-40s in the UK - sitting in at 24th place. The boxing sensation hasn't fought since suffering a devastating knockout to Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium last September. It looked like that the pair would square-off in an immediate rematch, but 'AJ' suffered a slight setback after picking up some minor injuries in the first encounter. Over the last few years, the Brit has become accustomed to pocketing life-changing paydays. It was reported that he earned around £30m for his second-round KO of Francis Ngannou last year. Joshua reportedly banked a guaranteed £6m following his defeat to Dubois - but roughly took home around £25m in total following pay-per-view sales. Earlier this year, it was revealed that Tyson Fury was crowned the highest-paid boxer in 2024, ahead of rivals Oleksandr Usyk and Joshua, according to Sportico. In total, the 'Gypsy King' pocketed a total sum of $147million - with $140m (£112m) coming from salary/winnings, whilst the final $7m (£5m) came from endorsements. From endorsement deals alone in the world of boxing, Joshua earned the join-most, featuring alongside Jake Paul. However, in terms of the highest-paid athletes in 2024, 'AJ' didn't feature in the top 20. Instead, the Brit was placed in at 30 - pocketing a grand total of $60m (£48m) last year, with $50m (£40m) coming through salary/winnings. However, despite the growth in his net worth, Joshua isn't the number one athlete on the Sunday Times' list. That accolade belongs to golf star Rory McIlroy. The 36-year-old is worth a jaw-dropping £260m compared to his value of £225m a year ago. His rise over the last year has seen him stay in front of the likes of Harry Kane - whose £100m value placed him at No.38 in the list. The only other name included on the staggering list from the world of sport was Andy Murray, who placed at 35 on the list with £110m. McIlroy's earnings saw a huge spike last month after he finally got his hands on the Masters, and in doing so, achieved a career grand slam. The British icon survived a rollercoaster final round and play-off against Justin Rose to come through the Augusta chaos with the Green jacket. The win saw him scoop £3.15m which saw his total PGA Tour prize money go beyond £100m. Journalist Robert Watts, who draws up the list, said: "The Sunday Times Rich List is changing. Our billionaire count is down and the combined wealth of those who feature in our research is falling. "We are also finding fewer of the world's super rich are coming to live in the UK. Our research continues to find a wide variety of self-made entrepreneurs building fortunes not just from artificial intelligence, video games and new technologies, but also mundane, everyday items such as make-up, radiators and jogging bottoms. We know many of our readers find these people and their stories inspiring - especially the many who had tough starts or setbacks to their lives and careers."
The Herald Scotland
16-05-2025
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Rich List: Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe's wealth falls by over £6billion
The 72-year-old bought a 27.70 per cent stake in the Old Trafford club for £1.25bn in February last year and has since increased his holding to 28.94 per cent. Dreams do come true. — Rory McIlroy (@McIlroyRory) April 14, 2025 Having taken charge of football operations, he has since presided over a controversial cost-cutting exercise as he attempts to revive United's fortunes. They currently lie in 16th place in the Premier League table with two games remaining and need to beat 17th-placed Tottenham in the Europa League final if they are to emerge with anything to show for their efforts this season. However, it has been a better year for some of the nation's sports stars, with Rory McIlroy, Anthony Joshua, Sir Andy Murray and Harry Kane all increasing their wealth. Masters champion McIlroy is the leading athlete in the Sunday Times' 40 under 40 list – which documents the worth of the 40 richest people under the age of 40 – the Northern Irish golfer sitting in 19th place after increasing his personal fortune from £225million to £260m. What a feeling ! 🏆 — Harry Kane (@HKane) May 10, 2025 Boxer Joshua, who has not fought since losing inside five rounds to IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois at Wembley in September, appears in 24th on £195m, a rise of £20m, while retired tennis star Murray is equal 35th on £110m, up from £100m. England captain Kane, who finally ended his wait for a first major trophy when Bayern Munich clinched the Bundesliga title earlier this month, just makes the list in joint-38th place with £100m, £25m more than last year. They are all dwarfed, however, by Tom and Phil Beahon, the brothers who launched sportswear brand Castore – kit supplier to the England rugby union and cricket teams – from their parents' home. Their £350m – a rise of £16m – was good enough for 14th place. Elsewhere in the main list, the Reuben family, which through RB Sports and Media holds a 15 per cent stake in Premier League Newcastle, appears in second place with a fortune of £26.873bn, while the Coates family – John Coates holds a controlling interest in Sky Bet Championship Stoke – is 16th with £9.445bn. :: The Sunday Times Rich List will go live online on Friday, May 16 and will be in the paper this Sunday, May 18.
TimesLIVE
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Local Heroes Awards: nominate an Eastern Cape changemaker now
Sunday Times' sister publication, the Daily Dispatch, is calling for nominations for the 2025 edition of its annual Local Heroes Awards. Whether it's through acts of kindness, leadership, courage or service, these awards champion ordinary citizens making an extraordinary difference in the lives of the Eastern Cape community. Together with headline sponsor Johnson's, winners are selected from a pool of finalists, whose stories are published in the Daily Dispatch. 'Local Heroes is the Daily Dispatch's chance to share the amazing things being done by our residents with the broader community,' said Cheri-Ann James, the publication's editor-in-chief. 'There are so many people going above and beyond to better the lives of others and uplift our province who need to be recognised and celebrated, and we are proud to be able to tell their stories and help their causes.' Last year, 12 winners walked away with R20,000 at the Local Heroes gala dinner. Held at the East London International Convention Centre, it was hosted by media personality Leanne Manas, with special guest Miss World SA 2024 first runner-up Nande Mabala. One of 2024's Local Heroes, Owen King, and four members of his Fantastic Dance Crew performed a spirited freestyle show at the event. The Fantastic Dance Crew are young children and teens from Mdantsane who spend their afternoons learning pantsula, kwassa kwassa and contemporary dance at the Mdantsane Arts Centre. King, 32, has mentored many adolescents helping them to find their paths, stay away from substance abuse and express their creativity. 'I would like to thank my family, God and the family of Fantastic Dance Crew, Ben Rexana from CyfaDance,' he said. Fellow winner, Amalinda's Ngwekazi Makaba, 34, from the Nam Foundation, a nonprofit that organises sanitary pack drives and educational programmes for schoolchildren, said: 'To be a Local Hero means leadership. It means that people believe in what you do, or what our organisation does. It's not just about me, but also about our beneficiaries. It's bigger than I alone.' Ryan Megaw, Eastern Cape GM of Arena Holdings, the owner of Daily Dispatch, said: 'Local Heroes celebrates everyday people who make an extraordinary difference in our communities. Many do so not for acknowledgment or with financial backing, but simply because they see a need that needs to be met. 'Our goal is to recognise these heroes in our midst and amplify the positive change they are spearheading. Local Heroes shines a spotlight on their stories and elevates their work by connecting them with broader support networks. ' So if you know of a hero who deserves recognition, please nominate them and become part of a movement that proves that there are still lots of good news stories happening all the time.' Nominate your Local Hero now. Here's how: Nominations for the 2025 edition of the Local Heroes Awards can be submitted by emailing a 500-word motivation to localheroes@ Nominations must include all the necessary details, including the nominee's name, cellphone number and email address. Unsuccessful nominees from previous years may be renominated for the 2025 awards. Nominations close on July 31 2025.
