Even as inflation rates are easing, many shoppers still feel the pinch in their weekly grocery bill. New data from Kantar Worldpanel, a company which tracks supermarket prices and sales, reveals that the rate of grocery inflation slowed in August to 1.7%, down a modest notch from 1.8% in July. Prices, therefore, remain on the …
Stuck at the Airport: A New Experience for Everyone Imagine being stuck in an airport with nowhere to go for the night. That’s what happened to nine passengers at Guernsey Airport when a flight to Jersey was canceled due to a severe thunderstorm. The weather was so bad that there was no way for the …
The US government is going head-to-head against one of the world's largest companies, Google, over its dominant and lucrative advertising technology business. The battle starts this Monday, when the Department of Justice will argue that Google's parent company, Alphabet, runs an illegal monopoly in the digital ad market. But Alphabet says it succeeds simply because …
This winter, it's a big change for many pensioners. Instead of this benefit in order to help older people pay their heating bills, the Winter Fuel Payment is now being changed-so it will no longer be universal; only those with certain benefits, such as Pension Credit, will qualify. That means millions of pensioners will miss …
In a surprising move, the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has decided to chart its own course. Starting in February 2025, MSC will no longer be part of the 2M alliance with Maersk and will instead introduce its own independent shipping network for routes between the East and West. This decision comes after years of working …
Imagine driving into your local petrol station, ready to fill up, only to find that you cannot use cash anymore. Yes, some UK supermarkets are instituting a massive change that has left drivers dumbfounded. This year, several supermarket filling stations across the UK will go card-only, leaving drivers who prefer paying in cash in a …
Britain is losing billions of pounds every year to small shops finding all sorts of devious ways not to pay a due amount of their taxes. The National Audit Office, the body responsible for reviewing how the government both spends and collects money, documented that so many small-scale retailers use loopholes in systems to get …
Now, imagine that you are in a race. You go at a very good speed, but no matter how fast you go, the people in front keep getting further away. That is how Europe feels right now in the world economy. The European Union-today a big team of 27 countries-is worried it's falling behind the …
Boeing Workers Could Get a Big Pay Raise! Boeing - one of the most important airplane manufacturers in the world - is in negotiations over a 4-year deal with a raise in pay of 25% with its workers. This is because the workers were planning to go on strike, meaning they would stop work in …
A New Cash Boost for Bank of LondonBank of London is one such new entrant into the world of finance. Days after getting on the wrong side of the UK's tax authority HM Revenue and Customs, better known as HMRC, the bank announced that it had raised £42 million from investors. The funding round is …
Thousands of passengers have been left stranded across the UK, first due to bad weather and then the grip of air traffic control staff shortages. The head of Ryanair is demanding the UK's ATC provider resign as he blames poor management on the ongoing chaos disrupting flights. Here's what you need to know about the …
The UK government is soon to confirm a major, £500 million plan to help Tata Steel's plant in Port Talbot. In return, the huge plan-which is expected to be confirmed any moment now-aims to keep the steel plant running but greener and cleaner into the future. A Greener Future for Tata Steel The Port Talbot …
Every year, thousands of British holidaymakers head to Majorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, to soak up the winter sun. Majorca is famous for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture, making it a popular choice for a winter getaway. But now, the island is facing a new challenge that could change the travel plans of …
Until recently, it was generally a choice between dating apps, such as Tinder, or trying to find people on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram. Now, many are giving another way a go: using apps based on interests and hobbies. These "hobby apps" quickly catch on and become social places where people meet others …
