Across the UK and internationally, homeowners are rethinking how they use their outdoor spaces. Gardens are no longer simply areas for planting or summer barbecues. Increasingly, they are being transformed into functional, stylish extensions of the home. This growing focus on outdoor living presents clear opportunities
The ninth day of the ongoing High Court trial between PPE Medpro and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) turned attention to the government’s handling of surplus PPE stock—specifically, why no effort was made to repurpose or sell the £122 million-worth of gowns
Barclays is back in court this week seeking to overturn a landmark Financial Ombudsman ruling concerning undisclosed commission payments in motor finance—a case that could open the floodgates to hundreds of millions of pounds in compensation claims. The appeal comes after the bank lost a High
A WORKER carries vegetables on his back at a public market in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, Feb. 9, 2023. — REUTERS/ELOISA LOPEZMINIMUM WAGE EARNERS in Metro Manila are getting a P50 daily wage increase — the highest pay hike ever granted by the National
A vendor waits for customers at a fruit stall in Parañaque, Metro Manila. — REUTERSBy Aubrey Rose A. Inosante, ReporterHEADLINE INFLATION likely settled below the 2-4% target band in June, as rising prices of fuel and some food items may have been tempered by lower
A general cargo vessel unloads containers while docking at the port in Manila. — REUTERSTHE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) revised its balance of payments (BoP) forecasts for this year and 2026 amid heightened global uncertainty.In a statement, the BSP said the overall BoP position
Booking a pre-employment medical isn’t just a checkbox, it’s a critical step in protecting your workforce and ensuring compliance. Without the right preparation, HR teams risk mismatched assessments, and overlooked legal requirements. That’s why it’s essential to review a few key factors before making that
CREC eyes P9.6-B investment in Pangasinan wind project - BusinessWorld Online STOCK PHOTO | Image by Dayanara Peenee from UnsplashCITICORE Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) said its unit
1 of 2THE VIBRANT passion of Filipino fandom and pop culture geekdom has led to Funko opening its first Southeast Asia store in the Philippines — at SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City. The company behind collectibles for Disney, Marvel, DC, anime, and almost a
PRIMEINFRA.PHMANILA WATER Co., Inc. has acquired full ownership of WawaJVCo, Inc., consolidating the Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project under its operations in a P37.8-billion transaction with parent firm Prime Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (Prime Infra).In a regulatory filing on Monday, Manila Water said it acquired full
A SCENE from the 1975 film Jaws.“DA, DUH.”Two simple notes — E and F — have become synonymous with tension, fear and, sharks, representing the primal dread of being stalked by a predator.And they largely haveJaws to thank.Fifty years ago, Steven Spielberg’s blockbuster film —
1 of 8Tickets now on sale forSupermanTICKETS are now available for the new Superman movie, which opens July 9 only in cinemas and IMAX nationwide. Superman is directed by James Gunn and stars David Corenswet as the new Superman/Clark Kent, together with Rachel Brosnahan (Lois