“The last thing you want to do is to apply at the last minute, sit in airport purgatory while you might get it in time, or worse, be denied boarding your flight because you didn’t receive approval,” said Katy Nastro, spokesperson for the travel app Going, which helps users get deals on flights. The potential...
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British man sells Kolkata-style jhalmuri on London streets. Desi internet says ‘give him Aadhar card’
Kolkata’s beloved street food, jhalmuri, has ventured across borders and made a mark on the vibrant streets of London. Renowned for its tantalising combination of puffed rice, fresh vegetables, chutney, and an array of aromatic spices, this Indian snack has quickly gained a fan following among locals seeking a taste of Kolkata’s culinary delights. British...
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Chinese, British business leaders seek closer ties
LONDON — Business leaders from China and the United Kingdom have pledged to strengthen business ties. At a forum on Sept. 20, 2024 introducing Beijing Financial Street (BFS) to the London business community, Zeng Linfeng, executive deputy mayor of Beijing’s Xicheng District, extended an invitation to London businesses, emphasizing investment opportunities and the district’s commitment...
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Shoppers bring boost to retail thanks to summer sales and good weather
Retail sales bounced back last month, official figures show, fueled by summer discounts and excitement around major sporting events such as the European football championship. Sales volumes rose 0.5 per cent in July, according to Office for National Statistics (ONS) data. The figures are a recovery from a sales slump which retailers blamed on uncertainty...
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Nothing trivial: Why are Kiwis so hooked on The Chase UK?
“It trended upward 6.9% since the start of April 2020, the first full month of lockdown in NZ,” confirmed TVNZ, and growth has been steady over the time since, trending upward around 30.9% since it first moved to that all-important 5pm slot in 2016. How does viewership stack up now, are people still tuning in?...
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2024 British Open predictions: Who experts are picking to win at Royal Troon
SoFi Center rises for Tiger Woods’ interactive golf league The 1,500-seat SoFi Center will house the TGL interactive golf league founded by Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. The league is due to launch in January. This weekend, the best golfers in the world will meet at the Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland for the...
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Philippine British Business Council celebrates 30th anniversary
AS the Philippine British Business Council (PBBC) moves toward its 30th anniversary under its new London chairman, Joseph Miro, the background for the further development of bilateral trade and direct investment opportunities for both countries has never been stronger. In 2024, it welcomed Gabriella Tuason Quimson and Stephen Phillips, among others, as members of the...
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GB News set to axe 40 jobs after channel posts heavy losses
GB News has announced a round of redundancies with 40 jobs set to be lost at the broadcaster amid mounting losses, it’s reported. The job cuts come after the channel posted a pre-tax operating loss of £42.4m for the year to the end of May, 2023, up from £30.7m in the previous 12 months. GB...