Green News Solar is now 41% cheaper than fossil fuels, UN report shows The global switch to renewable energy has passed a “positive tipping point”, according to two United Nations reports released on Tuesday. 22/07/2025
Green News US to stop tracking cost of extreme weather fuelled by climate change For decades, the database has tracked hundreds of major events across the country, including destructive hurricanes, hail storms, droughts and freezes. 09/05/2025
Business Volvo Cars to slash costs worth billions following weaker performance Volvo Cars cited a planned inventory reduction, as well as wider global auto industry turbulence as reasons for its lagging first quarter performance. 29/04/2025
Destinations European destinations where your money will go the furthest 80 per cent of British holidaymakers said deals and prices in travel adverts were their main inspiration. 13/03/2025
Economy WEF issues warning over split threat posed to global financial system Rising geopolitical tensions are increasing fragmentation of the global financial system and pose a risk to both global prosperity and human progress, according to a report from the World Economic Forum. 23/01/2025
Travel News European ferries: Which are the cheapest (and most expensive) routes? Ferries can offer excellent value for money. 11/12/2024
Business Mercedes reveals plans to cut costs by several billion euros per year Mercedes has revealed plans for substantial cost cuts of several billion euros in the coming years. However, specific details on how these costs will be reduced and which locations will be affected has not yet been detailed. 22/11/2024
Economy Europeans forced to cut back on food to pay mortgages as costs soar A large number of Europeans have no other way to cover their mounting housing costs other than to cut back on food, according to a new study. 25/10/2024
Europe News Paris Olympics: Will the Games boost the French economy? With the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games now concluded, France is left with a bill exceeding €8 billion for hosting the world’s biggest sporting event. The question remains: will the Games stimulate the French economy, or will the expenses outweigh the potential gains? 12/09/2024
Business Ryanair boosts Belfast flights and cuts Berlin capacity The Irish airline will increase available seats between London and Belfast this Christmas to compensate for a flight cap at Dublin airport. 27/08/2024
Travel News Schengen visas will be more expensive from 11 June The European Commission has blamed the price hike on inflation in member states. 05/06/2024
Travel News Flights are going to get even more expensive this year - here’s why Industry experts say flight ticket prices are going to be pushed even higher this year. 04/06/2024
Economy Too expensive to die: UK funeral costs soar as inflation bites The overall cost of end-of-life services in the UK has reached an unprecedented amount, meaning that it's not just getting expensive to live in the country, but to die there too. 22/01/2024
Economy Using energy at the right time can save Europe €10.5 billion a year You could save 7% on your electricity bill by 2030 - and 10% by 2050 - in the EU and the UK if you tweak your consumption habits, according to a new study. Here’s how to get there. 21/11/2023
Travel News Travel on these two Friday 13th's in 2024 and you could save big Looking up the next Friday 13th could save you money on travel. 13/10/2023
Travel News How to avoid hidden costs when booking a flight Air travellers can find themselves paying more for extras than they paid for the original flight ticket. 04/09/2023