Southampton Airport is getting a new owner after a major £1.5 billion transaction. The airport, along with Glasgow and Aberdeen airports, was sold by AGS Airports, which was a partnership between Spanish construction giant Ferrovial and the Australian investment firm Macquarie. The new owner, AviAlliance, is an airport management firm that belongs to Canada’s Public …
Some of the largest retail businesses in the UK have raised serious concerns over recent tax hikes introduced in the latest budget. In a letter drafted by the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and addressed to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, these retailers warn that the new budget will inevitably lead to increased prices for consumers and job …
In recent months, the United States has been making progress in bringing down inflation – the rate at which prices increase. However, in October, that progress appeared to slow down. According to the latest report from the US Labor Department, consumer prices rose by 2.6% over the 12 months leading up to October, which is …
The Post Office recently revealed plans to close 115 of its branches, a decision that could impact about 2,000 jobs across the UK. Unions and workers have responded with strong criticism, labeling the decision as “immoral” and “tone deaf,” especially as it comes shortly after the fallout from the Horizon IT scandal. The Horizon scandal, …
A well-known bargain store billionaire, Chris Dawson, has come to the rescue of the troubled Homebase chain, saving 70 of its stores after the business went into administration. Dawson, who owns The Range, a popular retail chain, acquired these stores through a “pre-pack” administration deal, helping Homebase avoid complete shutdown, but the future of 50 …
Home supporters and the remainder of his teammates at Old Trafford held their breath in relief this week as Tyrell Malacia came back to competitive action for the first time since June 2023, when the Netherlands lost out to Croatia in the Nations League. Since then two knee surgeries meant that 25-year-old Dutchman had to …
The faded glory of boxing's past, then, met the brash spectacle of the present in Arlington, Texas. The contrast was between legendarily tough Iron Mike Tyson, relic of the sport's golden era, and the upstart YouTuber Jake Paul, symbol of its modern and often absurd incarnation. As the two men prepared for their much-awaited showdown, …
According to sources close to them, Princess Kate and Prince William are perhaps more than ever prepared to continue charitable work without considering that they've had a very difficult year. Their commitment to charity work has been seen even after the cascade of their personal and family struggles, the most critical of which are grave …
BAFTA has now confirmed that the awards won by the former news presenter Huw Edwards through its scheme will not be revoked after he was convicted recently. He pleaded guilty in September to three counts of possessing indecent images of children and received a suspended sentence. Edwards' achievements at the BAFTA Cymru awards had put …
Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal has expressed concerns over watching The Bear, the popular TV drama series that dramatizes the intense world of restaurants, fearing it may trigger his bipolar. Diagnosed with bipolar earlier this year, Blumenthal revealed the high-pressure scenes portrayed in the show could pose a serious mental health risk to him, given his …
The music legend, Elton John, took to sharing the reasons behind a massive change in his lifestyle amid health issues, soul-searching about one's life while weighing choices that will define his future. At the age of 77, the singer behind the iconic hit "Rocket Man" has candidly shared his experiences on health and is now …
People magazine has announced its choice for 2024 "Sexiest Man Alive" in US actor and filmmaker John Krasinski. Perhaps best known for his role as Jim Halpert on the popular US sitcom The Office, Krasinski is making waves behind the camera, having written, directed and starred with his wife, actress Emily Blunt, in the suspenseful …
Timothy West, a versatile and extremely ranged in terms of his acting abilities, left this world at the age of 90. He left behind a legacy that was very deep within British theatre, film, and television, that kind of talent the world will always cherish. He is known for bringing life to history, both in …
Ruud van Nistelrooy, the legendary Dutch striker whose name is etched into Manchester United history, has left the Old Trafford outfit. The erstwhile Dutch striker had briefly taken over the managerial reins of Old Trafford outfit after Erik ten Hag was shown the door. However, Van Nistelrooy was not among many included names in the …
