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UK tourists fight back with 'one in four' considering cancelling holiday

UK tourists are fighting back with as many as one in FOUR thinking of cancelling their European Union holidays next summer. New research from Confused.com reveals that over a quarter (28 per cent) of UK holidaymakers are reconsidering travel plans due to …

To End the Fossil Fuel Era, Activists in London Target the Insurance Industry

LONDON—As a group of nearly five hundred marched through Leadenhall Market in London’s financial district wearing wetsuits, goggles, flippers and life vests, a few voices in the crowd began to sing to the tune of a popular nursery rhyme.  “Row, row, row, …

UK open for business, Lord Mayor of London assures Kuwaiti investors

KUWAIT: The 696th Lord Mayor of the City of London concluded his visit to Kuwait as the final leg of his first overseas trip in office. Elected annually from the City of London’s Court of Aldermen, the Lord Mayor represents the UK’s financial, professional …

UK travellers fight back as 'over a quarter' reconsider holiday plans to avoid tourist tax

With the festive season officially underway, many Brits are preparing for trips to Christmas markets and winter getaways.  However, new research from Confused.com reveals that over a quarter (28 percent) of UK holidaymakers are reconsidering travel plans …

Social welfare Ireland: Final €280 Child Benefit paid next week as big increase rolled out very soon

The second and final double Child Benefit payment is to be paid within a matter of days. Thousands of parents will receive the €280 per child bonus, which was announced in Budget 2025 back in October. It comes as a major increase to the payment is being …

Europe’s ‘best beach’ in cheap town just 4 hours from UK

As we approach the New Year, you might already be fantasizing about your 2025 summer escape. Despite the wealth of stunning beaches just a short flight away from the UK, finding that perfect slice of paradise can be a challenge. If you're in need of a …

CEO of the BFA (British Franchise Association) writes to Rachel Reeves regarding...

Pip Wilkins, CEO of the BFA (British Franchise Association), has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, to express her ‘grave concern’ following the recent budget. The UK franchising sector currently contributes £19.1 billion to the UK …

Frozen pensions abroad: UK war veteran says she lost out on £50,000

This weekend, a few weeks before her 100th birthday, a former wartime intelligence officer will set off on a new mission: to meet with the UK pensions minister and persuade her to end an “injustice”. Anne Puckridge is travelling 4,400 miles from her home …

Parametric micro insurance, a ‘lifesaver’

FORMER schoolteacher Salaseini Litidamu Koroi of Buabua in Lautoka switched to sugarcane farming when she retired in 2013. Two towns away, Subamma of Mataniwai in Tavua has been farming cane almost all her life — for over 29 years. Early this month, the …

How the Bank of Mum and Dad reshaped the British economy

They set you up, your mum and dad. Had Philip Larkin written his poetry in the 2020s, he might have removed the expletive from his famous poem to reflect the reality of modern parental financial support. Children of wealthier parents start their adult …

Merry mishaps: will your home insurance cover accidental damage this Christmas?

Anyone hosting family and friends this Christmas should check that their home insurance includes accidental damage cover.  Without it, you could end up with a hole in your pocket, as well as a stain on your carpet. Research by Saga found December and …

National Insurance hikes creating ‘serious uncertainty’ for minority-focused charities

Employer National Insurance contributions are set to raise, with charities among those impacted. (Getty Images) LGBTQ+ and other minority-focused charities have expressed concern about the government’s plans to increase employers’ national insurance (NI) …

British Direct Line Insurance rejected Aviva's takeover offer for $4.15 billion

FEMA to Florida cities hit by hurricanes: Rebuild higher or lose your flood insurance

MIAMI — The Gulf of Mexico invaded thousands of homes on Florida’s west coast this year, and many will have to be gutted and rebuilt higher — some a full story off the ground. The process makes communities safer the next time a storm comes aground, but it’ …

Locked up: Cleaver-clutching thug, 'clairvoyant' pervert and plotting GP among 55 caged in November

This month has seen a plotting GP, a meat-cleaver-cluthing thug, a smirking firestarter and a 'clairvoyant' paedophile among those jailed on Teesside. One of the biggest cases saw GP Thomas Kwan sentenced to 31 years for attempted murder. Disguised …

DWP issues PIP and DLA update with payments arriving in bank accounts early

People who claim Personal Independence Payment and Disability Living Allowance will be paid EARLY in December. Millions of Brits are being urged to mark their calendars as many are set to receive financial support earlier than usual next month. As we head …

Christmas present police tell mum and dad not to buy as parents warned 'think twice'

Police have warned parents to "think twice" before buying their children an e-scooter for Christmas. Warwickshire Police said anyone caught riding an e-scooter illegally will have their motorized machines "seized and crushed". It is not …

Kate Middleton and Prince William unite to issue joint statement after 'brutal' period

Kate Middleton and Prince William have issued a joint update after a "brutal" year for the pair. William has described the past 12 months, which has seen wife Kate and dad King Charles III both diagnosed with cancer, as "brutal". But …

Family of dad 'missing third of skull' after Benidorm 'attack' issue update

The family of a man missing 'a third of his skull' after being knocked unconscious outside a Benidorm nightclub have issued an update. Andrew Frazer fell into a coma after he suffered a severe head injury outside the club in the popular holiday …

Latest news on the EB5 Greencard by Global Immigration Partners PLLC

The latest news on the EB5 Greencard by Global Immigration Partners PLLC WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners PLLC, a premier law firm specializing in immigration law and services, is …

Top 25 Global Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2025, Revolutionary Platform Merges AI with Multi-Channel Media Reach

Top 25 Global Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2025, Program Merges AI Technology with Global Media Exposure IRVINE, CA, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Entrepreneur Magazine and TheoSym Launch Unprecedented "Top 25 …

Loose Bee Launches “Business Beats”

Loose Bee Launches “Business Beats”: The World’s First Easy Listening Dance Album to Enhance Business Acumen LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Loose Bee, the trailblazing music production company, is excited …

New RWA Project Rexas Finance (RXS) Sells Out 7th Consecutive Presale Stage Ahead of Schedule

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rexas Finance (RXS) continues to dominate the crypto market with its groundbreaking approach to real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The project has successfully sold out its seventh …

Colle AI (COLLE) Expands Multichain Capabilities with Ripple XRP Integration

Colle AI integrates Ripple’s XRP to boost multichain interoperability, offering enhanced speed and scalability for NFT creators. SEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Colle AI, a leading multichain AI-NFT platform, …

Government Blockchain Association Announces Global Strategic Education Partnership with TBA-W3CB to Benefit GBA Members

GBA, TBA, and W3CB team up to deliver world-class blockchain education and ISO-compliant certifications worldwide. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 30, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) today announced …

Efrogs-Backed Pond.fun Records $1.2 Million in Trading Volume Within First Month on Linea Blockchain

VALENCIA, Spain, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pond.fun, a memecoin launchpad developed as part of the Efrogs ecosystem, has recorded $1.2 million in trading volume and onboarded over 4,000 unique addresses in its first month of operations on the Linea …

Kimtron installs Cannabis Decontamination system #20 in the state of Maine

OXFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Since late 2021, Kimtron has been supplying industry-leading decontamination systems to the cannabis industry and has recently installed HiRad System # 20 into a new cultivation …

WTT Soft Launch Event Sets the Stage for the Future of Competitive Trading

SENTOSA COVE, Singapore, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The much-anticipated World Trading Tournament (WTT) soft launch successfully took place at the prestigious One15 Marina, Sentosa Cove, Singapore, marking the beginning of an exciting new era in …

Discover the WHISKEY Listing on XT

SINGAPORE, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are thrilled to announce that WHISKEY (Whiskey Meme Coin) will be listed on XT Exchange. The WHISKEY/USDT trading pair will be available in the Innovation Zone (MEMEs). Please take note of the go-live …

Discover the WADU Listing on XT Exchange

SINGAPORE, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are honored to announce that WADU (WADU on KAS) will be listed on XT Exchange! The WADU/USDT trading pair will be available in the Innovation Zone (MEMEs & KASPA Eco). Please take note of the …

Discover the SPN (SpinnerCoin) Listing on XT

SINGAPORE, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- We are honored to announce that SPN (SpinnerCoin) will be listed on XT Exchange. The SPN/USDT trading pair will be available in the Innovation Zone (TON Eco). Please take note of the go-live schedule: …

Martha Barrantes Offers Essential Tips for SMEs to Strengthen Finances and Drive Innovation

Martha Barrantes shares key financial tips for SMEs, focusing on stability, innovation, and long-term growth strategies to ensure success. SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Renowned entrepreneur and financial …

ICAIE Calls on Canada to Implement a Threat Convergence Framework to Safeguard its National Security

Converging Security Threats Imperiling Canada's National Security including Cross-Border Illicit Economies, Money Laundering, and Strategic Corruption WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Speaking at the …

Notice of Delisting and Re-Compliance of Nasdaq Listing Rule

HONG KONG, Nov. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On November 21, 2024, Primega Group Holdings Limited (Nasdaq: PGHL) (the “Company”), was notified by Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff of the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) that the Company has not paid a …

Shedeur Sanders wins the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award® Presented by A. O. Smith

BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shedeur Sanders has won the 2024 Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, presented annually by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation, Inc. and A. O. Smith Corporation to …

Major Fall Auction: Waddington's Fine Wine & Spirits Auctions

TORONTO , ONTARIO, CANADA, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Waddington's presents our final auctions of 2024 of Fine Wine and Fine Spirits. Bidding is available online from November 25-December 3, 2024. NOVEMBER FINE SPIRITS …

UnchainedTV Relaunches Ending Real Fur Movie for Fur-Free Friday, November 29th, 2024

The film reveals one man's journey from a status-obsessed fur consumer to a passionate animal activist who devotes his life to ending real fur. HOLLYWOOD, CA, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Fur Free Friday, …

Le Boat Partners with Fish TV for Exciting New Series Showcasing the Camargue Region and Trent Severn Waterway

Le Boat, vacations i-announces collaboration with Fish TV, North America's premier fishing and destination show. SMITHFALLS, ONTARIO, CANADA, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Le Boat, the leader in houseboat vacations in Europe and …

CloudDefense.AI Highlights the Critical Role of Strong Passwords in Cybersecurity

PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, November 29, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a world where cyber threats are growing more sophisticated by the day, CloudDefense.AI underscores the fundamental importance of strong passwords as the first line of …