THE PHILIPPINE economy expanded by a weaker-than-expected 5.2% in the third quarter, as bad weather hurt agricultural output and government spending, the statistics agency said on Thursday. Read the full story.CEDTyClea
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOCEBU PACIFIC (CEB) is expanding its services to Japan by starting direct flights from Manila to Sapporo, Hokkaido, in January 2025, the budget airline said on Thursday.Cebu Pacific, operated by Cebu Air, Inc., will launch flights between Manila and Sapporo on Jan. 16,
DARIUS BASHAR-UNSPLASHForgetting is part of our daily lives. You may walk into a room only to forget why you went in there – or perhaps someone says hi on the street and you can’t remember their name.But why do we forget things? Is it simply
Last Updated on: As businesses look for ways to enhance efficiency and safety in industrial and operational environments, BEC’s eSmart M&I voice-based maintenance and inspection solutions stand out as a significant innovation. BEC, a leader in data capture and voice-directed solutions, has developed eSmart M&I
Dispute Over Cancelled International Event Causes Damage to South Korea’s ReputationOn October 29, a last-minute administrative decision made by a South Korean government agency sparked international controversy and raised concerns over religious freedom. The decision resulted in considerable financial loss and caused damage to South
Intermarché, a leading European retailer, has announced a collaboration with Shopic and Capgemini to introduce a Smart Cart solution at one of its stores in Provins, France. This initiative, set to launch on Thursday, November 7, 2024, aims to enhance the shopping experience for customers
The Berry and Rudd families, owners of the esteemed London wine merchant Berry Bros & Rudd, have raised concerns over recent inheritance tax reforms that could threaten the future of their 376-year-old business. The Labour government’s proposed 50% reduction in business property relief—which allows family-owned businesses
The Bank of England has cut interest rates by 25 basis points to 4.75%, marking its second reduction this year as inflationary pressures begin to ease and economic data signals a cooling in wage growth. The nine-member Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted in favour of the
Kaye Adams, presenter of ITV’s Loose Women, has won a protracted ten-year dispute with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) over her employment status. After multiple court victories, HMRC announced it would not appeal against Adams’s latest win, concluding a case that has highlighted significant criticisms of
Marks & Spencer has cautioned that it cannot rule out raising prices after absorbing an additional £120 million in costs resulting from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s national insurance (NI) changes and forthcoming wage increases. Chief executive Stuart Machin stated that the retailer would “do everything we can”
Age UK Lambeth Launches Festive Fundraising Campaign to Combat Loneliness in Older AdultsLondon, 7 November 2024 – Age UK Lambeth is pleased to announce the launch of their annual festive fundraising campaign, ‘MYHoHoHo’. This campaign aims to bring joy and support to older individuals in
Court of Appeal Ruling on Motor Finance Mis-selling Provides Potential Boost for UK Economy07 November 2024, Cheltenham, UK – The recent Court of Appeal ruling in Johnson v. FirstRand Bank, supported by consumer rights advocates Sentinel Legal, has the potential to provide a significant economic