Visitors spending the night in England may soon notice a new line on their bill, as the government has moved to let city mayors introduce tourist taxes.
The new levy would be “modest,” according to government statements, and would apply to hotels, B&Bs, holiday lets and other paid…
The country announced measures for 2026 that will affect pensions, the retirement age and social support, prompting unions to call three days of action.
In Brussels, public transport stopped and Brussels Airport cancelled all…
The British economy is forecast to grow by just 1.5 percent over the OBR’s current forecast period, 0.3 percent slower than projected in March, with the watchdog blaming poor productivity growth.
Speaking in the House of Commons just before the budget announcement kicked off, Tory…
The Commission has the power under the DSA to initiate probes that can lead to fines of 6 percent of its annual global turnover, although none have been levied thus far.
The request for information doesn’t signal the opening of an investigation, but it shows the Commission is looking into…
Under pressure from unhappy trade partners and business groups, the European Commission last month proposed bringing the law — designed to monitor the origins of commodities like coffee, soy and beef that are often produced on deforested land — into effect on Dec. 30 with some simplifying…
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Lemurs are at serious risk of being driven into extinction as affluent city dwellers ramp up demand for so-called luxury meat.
The small primates, known…
Since Russian forces invaded Ukraine in 2022, children have continued to bear the brunt of the crisis – unable to attend school regularly, learn safely or experience a sense of normalcy.
Air raid alarms disrupt classes. Many schools, especially in frontline areas, remain closed because of…
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Dozens of common chemicals are toxic to gut bacteria and may be harmful for human health, a new analysis suggests.
In laboratory tests, researchers in…
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has described the situation surrounding the war in Ukraine as “volatile” and “dangerous” and accused Russia of having no “real intent” of engaging in peace talks.
Her comments came shortly before Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it was…
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Appearing first as a dot on the horizon, the remote Nini oil field on Europe’s rugged North Sea…