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A disability charity in the UK is advocating for an end to drop-off fees for blue badge holders at airports. Following a recent report, it has come to light that over half of the busiest airports have increased their drop-off charges, labeled as “kiss-and-fly” fees, to as much as £7. While some airports waive these […]

A man in his 20s has died from serious head injuries sustained during a workplace accident at a funfair in North Tyneside, according to police reports. Emergency services were alerted at 2:15 PM to an incident at the Spanish City Summer Funfair in Whitley Bay. Despite immediate medical attention at the scene, the man was

Democratic governors of Rhode Island and Connecticut expressed their intention to contest a recent order from the Trump administration that has led to the suspension of work on the nearly finished Revolution Wind project. This offshore wind farm, which was reported to be around 80% complete with 45 out of 65 turbines installed, was expected

Discussions have taken place between Sam Altman, co-founder of OpenAI, and Peter Kyle, the UK’s technology secretary, regarding a potential multibillion-pound agreement that would provide UK residents with premium access to ChatGPT. These conversations occurred in San Francisco and were part of a broader dialogue on possible collaborations between OpenAI and the UK. While sources

Fears are emerging regarding a potential downturn in the stock market, particularly among US tech stocks, which have experienced declines in recent weeks. Analysts speculate that negative market trends could persist, drawing comparisons to the dotcom bubble of 2000, where overvalued companies faced significant losses. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell addressed these concerns during the

Since the pandemic, more than 100,000 workers in the UK have transitioned to a full-time four-day work week, as indicated by recent analyses. Approximately 1.4 million individuals reported working full-time on a four-day schedule between October and December 2024, marking an increase from 1.29 million during the same period in 2019, according to data from

Stefan Gössling, a prominent sustainable transport researcher, has raised concerns about the future of the tourism industry during a recent presentation at a major tourism fair. He suggested that society has entered what he terms the “age of non-tourism,” indicating potential declines in travel due to various climate-related challenges. Gössling argues that rising carbon pollution

Recent trends in the fragrance market have shown a significant increase in the popularity of sweet, food-scented perfumes, commonly known as “gourmand” fragrances. According to market research firm Mintel, the number of launches of this type of fragrance rose by 24% in the past year alone. These sweet-scented perfumes often feature notes such as vanilla,

A recent journey from London to Istanbul, retracing the historic route of the Orient Express, involved traveling approximately 2,450 miles by rail. Departing from London St Pancras, the journey passed through Paris, Vienna, and Bucharest before reaching Sofia. As the train approached Istanbul, the scenery transitioned from brake lights on the tracks to glimpses of

Nick Clegg, the former UK Deputy Prime Minister and current president of global affairs at Meta, has transitioned from a political to a tech career, stepping away from Meta and reflecting on his experiences. Clegg recently discussed his decisions and opinions during a photoshoot in London, highlighting his wife’s political ambitions in Spain through her