West Africa Signs Off $25bn Mega Gas-Pipeline Plan
West African leaders formally endorsed the Nigeria–Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a 6,000-km project expected to transport about 30 bcm of gas annually to 400...
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JetBlue Wins Spirit Slots at LaGuardia, Eyes Marine Air Terminal Move
JetBlue gains Spirit’s LaGuardia slots for up to 12 round‑trip flights and eyes moving operations to the Marine Air Terminal, with final approvals still...
Burnham Has Big Ideas—But What Will They Cost for Markets?
BBC Economics Editor outlines the scale of Andy Burnham’s policy ambitions and the fiscal trade‑offs the new administration faces, from borrowing rules to tax...
Burnham Promises Help With Your Money: What It Could Mean for UK Households
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to ease the cost of living, signaling changes to personal allowances, energy bills, housing and transport costs.
Burnham Sets Fiscal Rules, Eyes Investment Push to Boost UK Growth
BBC analysis examines how Andy Burnham’s agenda—fiscal discipline, targeted investment, skills upgrades, and housing—could shape UK economic growth while facing debt, energy costs, and...
Work and Pensions Committee Urges Action Over State Pension Age Rises, Gazundering, and Heating Grant Delays
The Work and Pensions Committee calls for urgent action on pension age delays, the rising practice of gazundering in housing, and a heating grant...
Ryanair Profits Drop as Iran War Lifts Fuel Costs and Slows Passenger Demand
Ryanair reported a 34% drop in pre-tax profit to €593 million for April-June as fuel costs rose and passenger demand weakened amid the Iran conflict.
Former Erdington Academy Pupil Launches Free Haircuts Initiative for Low-Income Students
Razwan Amin, Erdington Academy alumnus and founder of Razortrim Studio, is giving free haircuts to low-income students, in partnership with the school PTFA.
Jet Fuel Shortages Loom Over European Summer Travel As Prices Surge
Jet fuel prices have surged as Middle East tensions strain Gulf supplies, prompting airlines to raise fares and trim schedules while regulators consider measures...