CMA Probes Ryanair Over Fees for Parents Sitting with Children
The CMA has opened a formal review into Ryanair’s policy of charging parents to sit next to their children, assessing how the fee is...
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Spain’s Visitor Numbers Hit New Highs as Tourists Avoid Middle East
Spain’s tourism recovery accelerates as international arrivals hit records, with April at 9.1
Beauty Pie LED Mask Ad Banned For Misleading Anti-Wrinkle Claim
The UK Advertising Standards Authority banned Beauty Pie’s LED mask ad for misleading anti-wrinkle claims, citing insufficient evidence from a small trial and no...
Texas Screwworm Outbreak Prompts U.S. Push to Eradicate with Sterile-Insect Strategy
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said the food supply is not at risk as Texas reports a second screwworm case.
Social Media on Trial: Four Key Cases to Watch in 2026
Major social platforms face several high‑stakes lawsuits in the US over safety and data practices.
UK And Japan Agree £18bn Investment Deal
The UK and Japan have announced an £18bn investment deal aimed at boosting infrastructure, offshore wind, and technology collaboration, signaling a new era of...
Villagers Challenge Lidl Store Plans With Welsh Government Appeal
Residents in Llantwit Major and Llanmaes have appealed Lidl’s planned store to the Welsh government, arguing it would harm the countryside and alter local...
Door Shuts On Some Immigrant Entrepreneurs As U.S. Restricts Small‑Business Loans
NPR reports that the SBA has started denying loans to green-card holders and other permanent residents, reshaping the funding landscape for immigrant entrepreneurs and...
Small Business Administration Stops Lending To Green Card Holders
The Small Business Administration has halted loans to permanent residents, including green card holders, signaling a major shift in federal small-business financing and posing...
United CEO Scott Kirby Dismisses Further Airline Consolidation After American Rejection
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said he does not expect further U.S.