‘Crippling’ droughts in Sicily and Sardinia made twice as likely by climate change
The droughts which are crippling Sicily and Sardinia were made twice as likely by human-caused climate change.
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Manchester United's Old Trafford plan just took a big step forward
The next stage of the project to transform Old Trafford stadium and its surrounding areas has been announced. A 'strategic partnership' has been formed between Manchester United, Trafford council and Greater Manchester Combined Authority, the body made up of our region's ten local councils.
France spent €2bn on the Olympics - was it good for the economy?
2024 has been quite the year for France with a snap election and the hosting of the Olympic Games in Paris. And if we’re talking about economic impact, let’s add the six shows Taylor Swift did in the French cities of Paris and Lyon on her Eras tour.
More job cuts on the way as German economy struggles to recover
As EU car companies struggle with the phasing out of combustion engines and a transition to electric vehicles before 2035, experts are predicting that thousands more jobs may be cut across different sectors over the next couple of years.
Iconic Greater Manchester pub 'honoured' to feature in top 100 list
A much-loved bar and lounge in Oldham has been named as one of the most impressive small businesses in the UK. Billingtons Ballroom has been listed among some of the nation's best as part of this year's SmallBiz100 line-up.
Changes to ISAs sparks £5000 allowance warning after Labour abandons 'silly' scheme
As the new Labour government gets to grips with the heavy task of running the country and re-assessing the UK's finances after 14 years of Tory rule, policies announced under the previous occupants of Number 10 are starting to be scrapped. The latest such policy is an ISA that was introduced by Rishi Sunak, which some experts have called "silly."
Swiss economic output boosted by Olympics, European football championships
ZURICH : The Swiss economy grew by 1.8 per cent in the second quarter, the government said on Tuesday, boosted by income from the Paris Olympics and the European football championship as well as higher pharmaceuticals and chemical production.
Manchester pubs and clubs slam 'nonsensical' smoking ban plan
A ban on smoking in beer gardens and other outdoor areas would be 'nonsensical', pubs and clubs in Manchester have said.