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fromIndependent
1 day ago

'Our AirBnB income supplements our meagre pension' - Owners vent fury to minister over short-term let plans

Operators of short-term rural lets have voiced their concerns, stating that their livelihoods are at stake as the Government introduces new planning rules aimed at increasing long-term rental availability.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago

Parents face inflated baby formula prices and misleading health claims

The government is facing renewed calls to tackle the 'exploitative' marketing tactics employed by baby formula companies, which are accused of inflating prices and making unfounded health claims.
UK news
Cars
fromInsideEVs
9 months ago

China's Zero-Mile 'Used' EVs Are Flooding Global Markets

China's automakers are exporting zero-mile 'used' EVs to international markets.
Local governments in China support this practice through loopholes since 2019.
Countries are updating import laws to close gaps exploited by this tactic.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Ban on Palestine Action would have chilling effect' on other protest groups

The proposed ban on Palestine Action highlights a significant escalation in restrictions on protest rights in the UK.
fromThe Local France
9 months ago

What you need to know about France's 2025 summer sales

In France, the summer sales period is government-regulated and runs from June 25th to July 22nd, with specific dates varying by region.
France politics
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
9 months ago

Bosses' bonuses banned at six water companies

Water companies face bans on executive bonuses for failing to meet standards.
New rules aim to address public concerns and increase accountability.
European startups
fromTechCrunch
10 months ago

Tesla pleads for Senate to spare its booming energy business | TechCrunch

Tesla's energy business significantly relies on government incentives, which are now threatened by proposed legislative changes.
Atlanta Braves
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

American Airlines canceled my flight after a hurricane

Airlines must provide refunds for canceled flights, regardless of cancellation reason.
Government regulations require automatic cash refunds for flight cancellations.
Document all communications when seeking refunds from airlines.
fromThe Local France
10 months ago

French taxi drivers threaten airports, French Open tennis in standoff

"We are calling for the immediate withdrawal of this agreement and for a return to the negotiating table," Emmanuelle Cordier, president of the National Taxi Federation (FNDT), told France Info radio.
France politics
SF politics
fromThe Mercury News
10 months ago

Letters: With so many apartments empty, the 'housing crisis' is a sham

The claims of a housing crisis in California are questioned due to high vacancy rates in apartments.
Urgency is called for to support bills addressing polluters and transitioning to renewable energy.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

UK government drops healthy eating push after lobbying by ultra-processed food firms

Government guidance promoting healthy food discounts dropped due to lobbying from major food corporations.
UK news
fromwww.thelocal.se
10 months ago

Swedish government plans sixfold increase in deported criminals

New rules in Sweden may drastically increase deportations of foreign criminals from 500 to 3,000 annually, effective January 2027.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
10 months ago

Migrants already in UK face longer wait for permanent settlement

UK migrants will now wait 10 years for permanent settlement, affecting current residents and new applicants.
Privacy technologies
fromThe Verge
10 months ago

DOJ's proposed Google changes would 'deeply undermine user trust,' search chief says

Google's proposal to share search data could harm user privacy and trust, according to their chief of search.
fromSFGATE
10 months ago

Trump's First 100 Days in Office Deliver Little Progress on Solving the Housing Crisis

When it comes to housing, the first 100 days of the second Trump presidency have left Americans wanting more.
US politics
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