The world population is on course to peak earlier than expected this century and at a lower level, the United Nations forecasts.
Delta says the Olympics will cost it $100 million as travelers skip Paris
Delta says travelers are opting for other destinations or booking outside of the dates of the Olympic Games.
Britain’s largest water utility placed under special measures as it grapples with $20 billion debt pile
Regulators gave Thames Water permission to raise customer bills by an average £99 annually over the next five years, nearly half of what it asked for.
Apple reaches deal with EU regulators to open up mobile payments system to rivals
EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager said the European Commission accepted commitments from Apple to open access to its tap and go payments tech to rivals.
UK launches new rules for listings in bid to boost growth for London’s stock exchange
The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority has announced new rules for stock market listings in the country which aim to “boost growth and innovation.”
Number of millionaires to soar globally but plunge in the UK, research finds
The 2024 Global Wealth Report from UBS forecasts a continued increase in the number of millionaires, with the U.K. a notable outlier.
Greece defends new six-day working week legislation, says it’s an ‘exceptional measure’
After facing backlash for introducing a new six-day working week, Greece has defended the policy, saying it would be an “exceptional measure.”
Vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dyson to cut around 1,000 jobs in the UK
Dyson is set to cut up to 1,000 jobs in the U.K., where it employs 4,500 people.
First Ariane 6 rocket launches as Europe rejoins a market dominated by Musk’s SpaceX
The European Space Agency has prepared its newest heavy-lift Ariane 6 rocket to launch from Europe’s Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, on Tuesday.
Barcelona protesters throw items and spray travelers with water while shouting ‘tourists go home’
The protesters — angry about the city’s long-standing problems with overtourism — also used tape to block hotel entrances and sidewalk cafes in Barceloneta.