Image Source, Reuters Wildfires have ravaged the Greek island of Rhodes, causing some vacationers to abandon their belongings and move to temporary shelters. Airlines and holiday companies are scrambling to…
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Train strikes: when and why?
Image Source, Reuters Train drivers’ union Aslef has announced a third overtime ban which will bring fresh disruption to the railways. Starting Monday, July 31, drivers will refuse to work…
South East Water loses £17m due to extreme weather
Southeastern Water said in a statement: “While we acknowledge that the climate is changing, this year we have seen an exceptional combination of extreme weather events that have had a…
What is the inflation rate in the UK and why is it so high?
The pace of price increases has slowed slightly, but remains elevated despite forecasts of further declines. Soaring costs for items such as bread, cereal and chocolate mean food prices are…
Premier League leads European football market with double La Liga revenue in 2021-22
Man City edge Liverpool by one point to win 2021-22 Premier League title An annual financial report by Deloitte has revealed that the Premier League has established itself as the…
Crest Nicholson warns housing market will be hit by rising interest rates
Crest Nicholson said deals in this period were impacted by last September’s mini-budget, when mortgage rates spiked and lenders pulled hundreds of deals. This led to a “rapid drop in…
‘Great shift’ in food shopping habits as prices soar
Image Source, Getty Images daniel thomas Business reporter, BBC News Analyst firm Kantar told the BBC there had been a “huge shift” in the way we shop since the pandemic.…
PGA Tour and LIV Golf agree to merge to end golf split
The PGA Tour has agreed to merge with rival tour LIV Golf, which is backed by Saudi Arabia, in a deal that would end the sport’s split. The surprise announcement…
Amazon strike: ‘More workers picket with every strike’
“Bosses at Amazon have been refusing to take information or listen to their employees,” said Stuart Richards, a senior GMB organizer. “We’ve had a series of strikes in Coventry and…
Formula 1: Honda to return to Aston Martin engine partner in 2026
Honda has won the last two drivers’ titles with Red Bull and Max Verstappen, as well as the constructors’ title last season. Honda will officially return to Formula 1 in…