Contactless Payments Coming to More Railway Stations in the Southeast! Exciting news for travelers in the southeast of England! Beginning September 22, 2024, nearly 50 more railway stations will be introducing London-style contactless payments. This update is part of a larger plan, called Project Oval, which aims to roll out contactless payments to over 230 …
Energy bills in Britain are set to rise once again, with the latest increase announced by Ofgem, the energy regulator. Starting this October, the price cap will jump by £149, pushing the average household energy bill from £1,568 to £1,717 per year. This hike is expected to hit households hard, particularly those with disabled family …
The global financial space was abuzz recently when the British pound struck a two-year high against the US dollar. To put it more aptly, if the US dollar were one heavyweight boxer and the pound landed a neat uppercut, that shows the amount of stir caused by this surge in value of the British pound. …
Next shop workers have won an equal pay case after fighting for it for six years. A tribunal ruled against the retailer, that has kept its sales staff-the majority of them women-on lower pay compared to the men in its warehouses. This victory could force Next to pay over £30 million in compensation. Next shop …
In September, a significant construction project is set to kick off, one that will have a considerable impact on both drivers and train passengers. Network Rail has announced that work will commence on a massive £22 million railway bridge that crosses the M62 motorway near Castleton, close to Rochdale. This bridge plays a crucial role …
If you have some extra cash and want to make it grow, Nationwide has a new deal that might catch your eye! The building society is giving customers a chance to earn hundreds of pounds just by saving their money in a special account. Let’s dive into how this works and why it might be …
If you’re planning a train journey between Manchester and Liverpool tonight, here’s some important news: all the rail lines are currently blocked. Here’s why: the overhead electric wires that power the trains have been damaged. This situation is causing a big mess for travelers, and it’s likely to last until at least 7 pm. The …
Oil prices have jumped due to growing tensions in the Middle East, especially after clashes between Israel and Hezbollah. The global oil market is also reacting to Libya's shutdown of its oil fields, which has added to the price surge. Meanwhile, stock markets are showing mixed reactions, taking a breather after last week's gains. Oil …
Ikea is testing out a new website, Ikea Preowned, through which people can purchase or sell used Ikea furniture between themselves. It has already been launched in Madrid and Oslo, serving two goals—reducing waste and increasing Ikea's earnings from resale while working toward global expansion scheduled by December. Ever wanted to put your old Ikea …
Nvidia's revenues are likely to more than double in the second quarter, but some investors are sweating. While its chips powering artificial intelligence did wonders, greatly high expectations come with huge risks. A slight miss and the stock market would surely get a shake. There are also questions about future chip production that add to …
Fish and chips, that staple British meal, has grown quite dear in the past few years. He goes up more than 50% in the last five years, setting him out of the budget for most families to have it as a treat. Rising energy bills, seafood tariffs, and poor potato harvests are hiking costs to …
Qantas sold tickets of first class at whopping 85 percent off because of a fault in the coding. The bargain was had by at least 300 passengers before the mistake was overcome. The second part of the story goes that airlines have now offered to rebook these passengers into business class or to give a …
When it comes to getting a foot on the property ladder, it seems that boys have the upper hand, thanks to the "Bank of Mum and Dad." A recent survey has uncovered that sons receive a significantly larger chunk of financial assistance from their parents compared to daughters. The average amount gifted to sons for …
Nvidia, a major player in the world of artificial intelligence (AI) chips, is set to reveal its second-quarter earnings on Wednesday. All eyes are on this report because Nvidia's revenue is anticipated to have more than doubled compared to the same period last year. But here's the twist: while doubling revenue sounds like great news, …
