The restaurant attendance in Washington, D.C., has significantly declined since federal troops were deployed to the city, according to data from Open Table. In the week following the deployment ordered by President Trump on August 11, restaurant attendance dropped daily compared to the same week in 2024, with a notable 31% decrease on Wednesday, just […]
Recent data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) indicates that rent prices in Bristol have become increasingly burdensome, with typical private tenants spending 44.6 percent of their income on rent in 2024. This figure is significantly higher than the 30 percent threshold considered “affordable” by the ONS. Along with London and Brighton, Bristol is
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Union leaders representing 10,000 striking flight attendants have declared their intention to resist a back-to-work order from the Canadian federal government. This strike has significantly disrupted operations at Air Canada, particularly during the peak summer travel season, impacting hundreds of flights and leaving travelers stranded. Mark Hancock, the national president of the Canadian Union of
Soho House, a chain of private members’ clubs, has been acquired for $2.7 billion (£2 billion) by a consortium that includes Hollywood actor and investor Ashton Kutcher. Established in London in 1995, Soho House now operates 46 locations across Europe, North America, and Asia, alongside several other upscale hospitality ventures. The company, noted for its
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Vivergo, one of the UK’s two bioethanol plants, has announced the cessation of its production activities and plans to lay off its 160 employees starting Tuesday. This decision comes after the government confirmed on Friday that it would not provide financial support to the bioethanol sector, which is increasingly challenged by imports of US ethanol.
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Monzo is exploring the launch of its own mobile phone service in the UK, a move aimed at enhancing competition among established phone companies and generating additional revenue for the digital bank. Founded in 2015, Monzo is currently in the early development phase of a digital SIM card that serves as a software version of
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A U.S. senator is initiating an investigation into Meta, following reports of a leaked internal document that suggests the company’s artificial intelligence (AI) was approved to engage in “sensual” and “romantic” conversations with children. The document, referred to as “GenAI: Content Risk Standards,” was obtained by Reuters. Senator Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, has
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The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments (Acoba), which oversees the professional transitions of government ministers to the private sector, has been scrutinized for allowing former Conservative Defence Secretary Grant Shapps to join Cambridge Aerospace. This approval is contingent upon Shapps refraining from involvement in any defense-related matters within his new role as the company’s chair.
Train fares in England may increase by up to 5.6% in the coming year, with concerns from campaigners about the potential impact on passenger numbers. The annual adjustments to train ticket prices are based on the inflation rate reported in July, which will be announced on Wednesday. Forecasts from economists suggest that the retail prices
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Train fares in England are projected to increase by up to 5.5% next year, following the release of July inflation figures, which will be announced on Wednesday. Forecasts from Investec suggest that the retail price index (RPI)—a common measure for calculating train fare increases—will reach 4.5% in July. Regulated fares, which comprise about half of
