<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> In an era where health and wellbeing take centre stage, Millenials and Gen Z are rapidly redefining the concept of a perfect holiday. Moving away from traditional ‘stay and lay’ trips, they now seek vacations packed with adventure and exploration. The latest Google trend data confirms this […]
Should You Use a Football Betting Exchange?
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Betting exchanges can be a great choice for people who want more variety in their betting options, especially if you are looking for sports betting in particular. Of course, for people who have not used a betting exchange before, it can be difficult to understand what the […]
Brexit Pubs Guarantee announced in Spring Budget comes into effect today meaning drinks in pubs will be up to 11p lower than supermarkets
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> The duty paid on drinks on tap in pubs will be up to 11p lower than at the supermarket. The changes are designed to help pubs compete on a level playing field with supermarkets, so they can continue to thrive at the heart of communities across the […]
Business confidence remains low amid rising interest rates
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> Business confidence remains rocky among start-ups and SMEs ahead of the Bank of England’s projected 14th straight interest rate rise, according to a survey from the Institute of Directors (IoD). The bout of rising interest rates and higher prices has led to business confidence remaining at minus […]
Wetherspoons closes more pubs with dozens across Britain earmarked for closure.. is your local calling last orders?
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> More Wetherspoons pubs are set to pull their final pints this year with 22 at risk of calling their last orders. Two more locations are now confirmed to have closed, or be shutting soon; The Bankers Draft in Eltham, London is set to shut its doors on […]
PHL factory activity perks up in July
Workers make customized pet plushies and clothing at the Pampanga Teddy Bear Factory in Angeles City, Pampanga, March 10, 2023. — REUTERS/LISA MARIE DAVID By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter MANUFACTURING ACTIVITY in the Philippines improved […]
Outstanding debt hits P14.15-T as of end-June
BW FILE PHOTO By Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Reporter THE NATIONAL Government’s (NG) outstanding debt reached a fresh high of P14.15 trillion as of end-June, the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr) said. Data from the BTr […]
Gov’t urges traders to increase rice imports
Various kinds of rice are displayed at a stall in the Paco Public Market in Manila, June 1, 2023. — PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBAN By Kyle Aristophere T. Atienza, Reporter THE PHILIPPINE government plans to boost its rice […]
Philippines-EU free trade deal seen in 5 years
The main entrance of the European Union Commission headquarters in Brussels. — REUTERS/FRANCOIS LENOIR/FILE PHOTO THE DEPARTMENT of Trade and Industry (DTI) aims to finish the formal negotiations for the free trade agreement (FTA) between the Philippines […]
Government launches £40 million fund to unlock 5G benefits across the UK
<?xml encoding=”utf-8″ ?????????> The government has launched a £40 million fund to local and regional authorities to increase 5G innovation and digital connectivity for residents and businesses, set to boost productivity by £159 billion by 2035. This fund supports the Prime Minister’s goal of expanding the British economy through digital […]