The FTSE 100 edged upwards on Friday after figures revealed UK retail sales unexpectedly rose last month amid warm weather, marking the index’s tenth consecutive day in the green. London’s […]
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Best beach hotels in Malta for 2025, reviewed
Surprisingly for a Mediterranean island nation that’s long been known as a sun-and-sea holiday destination, Malta has only a handful of feet-in-sand beach hotels. Most of the island’s coastline is […]
‘Bring it on’: Miliband tells net zero critics Government is ‘not for bending’
The Government “is not for bending” on net zero, Ed Miliband has said as he urged opponents of the policy to “bring on the fight”. Speaking at the end of […]
BlackRock’s billions and interest rates signs show it’s not all gloom for UK business
The mood around UK business has ranged from cautious to desperate in the past few months as the economy battles inflation, tax grabs, rising labour costs and the prospects of […]
The most beautiful places to visit in Paris 2025
When you think of beautiful views, spectacular cityscapes and celebrated landmarks, Paris usually comes to mind, with grand palaces, perfectly pruned gardens and elegant boulevards lined with haute couture boutiques. […]
UK scientists are about to attempt to dim the Sun
British scientists could experiment with techniques to block sunlight as part of a £50 million government funded scheme to combat global warming. The geo-engineering project is set to be given […]
Heathrow’s highest airport charges in the world blamed on ‘unique challenges’
Heathrow airport has blamed expensive building costs, its constrained area and large numbers of long-haul flights for its high fees. Airlines say Heathrow has the highest charges in the world […]
Ryanair fury after rescue flight to pick up air-rage diversion blocked by CAA
Ryanair customers aboard the Thursday evening flight from Agadir in Morocco to Manchester had to endure disruption from a “drunken and aggressive” passenger, which resulted in a diversion to Faro […]
Alex Yee enters the unknown at London Marathon and invites you with him
Even for Olympic champions, the days before running the London Marathon bring a mixture of nerves and excitement. Alex Yee is no exception. The world triathlon champion and gold medal […]
Intel staff and families ‘extremely concerned’ at possible job losses – minister
Intel’s staff and their families are “extremely concerned” at the possible job losses as the company seek to cut its global workforce, the employment minister has said. Peter Burke said […]