Luxury cruise passengers stranded in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs
A luxury cruise ship on a years-long voyage around the world said it suspended operations due to extraordinarily high fuel costs, leaving passengers stranded in Cambodia.The US-based operator of Villa…
Drone technology: Start-ups look for ways to make quieter drones
Schmidt is one of a growing number of people living with the noise of drones dispatched by companies including Amazon and Walmart as they seek to speed up home deliveries.Delivery…
China’s families are now supporting more old people than kids
Families in China are for the first time supporting more elderly people than children, the country's government has said.Official data released in the last week, external show the ratio of…
How will Budget announcement affect Wales, as Plaid demand more cash
Plaid demands more cash, but how could the Budget affect Wales?ByDavid DeansWales politics reporter and Felicity EvansWales money editorPlaid Cymru ministers say they want extra cash for railways and public services in…
Emergency supplies advice is not realistic, say low income families
'Tone deaf at best' - advice to stock up on essentials worries experts and low-income familiesImage source, Samantha RichardsImage caption, Samantha said she carefully budgets each month to be able…
Landline switchover could cut people off in emergency, minister warned
Plans to switch off the UK's traditional landline phone network could leave people in remote areas unable to contact help in an emergency, MPs have warned.Landline operators aim to complete…
Why this British plumber prefers working in Poland
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More cats abandoned ‘due to rising costs’ says Coventry RSPCA
The site in Coundon Wedge Drive, Coventry, is run independently to the national RSPCA and said it costs £40,000 a month to run the shelter. It is currently full with…
How the beauty industry is boosting High Streets
Marie Camara believes beauty and personal care businesses play a key role in supporting high streets.
Mbappé sorry for ‘ill-judged’ Mao remark after backlash in China
Kylian Mbappé has apologised for "ill-judged" comments he made about late Chinese leader Mao Zedong which led to him being dropped by several Chinese brands. Mbappé had reportedly told French…
Rise in sales of radios and tinned foods, say retailers, after call to stock up
Figure caption, UK prepper stores see massive sales following government campaignByNicholas WattPolitical editor, Newsnight and Bernadette KehoeSome retailers have seen a dramatic increase in sales of essential goods after the government called…