The UK government has formally requested that Sainsbury’s and Morrisons cease advertising and promoting heated tobacco products, citing violations of existing legislation. As reported by the BBC in February, both…
Over 100 protestors rallied outside Guernsey Electricity Limited (GEL)’s headquarters to contest substantial price hikes exceeding inflation. The island’s publicly owned electricity provider is implementing price increases starting July, with…
Electricity prices in Guernsey are rising next month, a stark contrast to the decreasing energy costs seen in the UK. This increase prompts questions regarding the underlying factors affecting the…
Sharon Carroll, a devoted Poundland shopper, was once affectionately nicknamed “Mrs. Poundland” by her friends due to her frequent and extensive purchases. “I’d buy so many things,” she recalls, “spending…
Recent Israeli strikes on Iranian targets, and subsequent Iranian responses, sent global financial markets into turmoil on Friday. Oil prices experienced a sharp surge, climbing 7% by Friday afternoon. This…
Global oil prices surged following Israel’s reported strikes on Iranian targets, significantly escalating Middle East tensions. Benchmark Brent crude experienced a double-digit percentage increase immediately following the news, reaching its…
“My neighbors thought I was crazy,” says farmer Kakasaheb Sawant. In 2022, he planted apple trees in subtropical southern India, where temperatures soar to 43°C—an unusual undertaking for a farmer.…
Boeing recently celebrated its 787 Dreamliner carrying its billionth passenger, a significant milestone considering its relatively recent launch. However, this achievement is overshadowed by a tragic Air India crash in…
The Met Office has issued multiple severe thunderstorm warnings for southern England, Wales, and southern Scotland. Torrential downpours, potentially exceeding 30-50 mm of rain, are anticipated in some areas, increasing…
Birmingham’s Roundhouse, a significant heritage site, has announced the immediate suspension of its city and canal tours due to escalating operational costs. The announcement was made via a Facebook post…