There’s a hint of new competition riding into a sector that has attracted attention for being in a duopoly-like situation. Rapido, a commute app known for its budget-friendly bike-taxi services, on Tuesday announced its entry into the cab market, which is currently dominated by marquee brands Uber and Ola. Rapido’s cab foray will be enabled by a software as a […]
Read moreA CAR expert has revealed a superpower 10p tip to de-ice your windscreen in seconds and drivers say is "absolute genius". This common household staple can get rid of the dreaded ice in the mornings – and it won't leave you out of pocket. Drivers struggling with icy windscreens in the morning are urged to try out a genius cleaning […]
Read moreOver 200,000 state pensioners have reportedly been “left out of pocket” due to historical errors made by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). A Government committee has claimed the DWP has been “asleep at the switch” after older Britons were underpaid by £1.3billion last year. According to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), £8.2billion has also been overpaid over the […]
Read moreShares of Philips Electronics NV were losing around 5 percent in Amsterdam trading as well as in the pre-market activity on the NYSE after the U.S. regulator warned against the safety of Dutch consumer electronics giant’s DreamStation 2 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP Machines. The Food and Drug Administration or FDA said it is alerting patients and healthcare providers […]
Read morePresident Joe Biden’s job approval rating has plunged to the lowest for the third time this year, according to Gallup. Biden’s overall job approval rating remains at 37 percent, with disapproval at 59 percent. The 81 year-old President’s popularity had touched this level first in April and then in October. His job rating has not crossed 44 percent since August […]
Read moreThe airline industry is projected to register a net profit of $25.7 billion in 2024 as more normal growth is expected in both passenger and cargo segments, global grouping IATA said on Wednesday. For 2023, the net profit is estimated at $23.3 billion, significantly higher than the $9.8 billion projected by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in June this […]
Read moreThe Pentagon has announced that all eight airmen who were on board a U.S. military plane have died in crash off the coast of Japan last week. A CV-22 Osprey was on a routine training mission on November 29 when it crashed into waters off the coast of Yakushima Island in southern Kagoshima prefecture, according to the U.S. Air Force. […]
Read moreSave articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Fund manager Perpetual has received a $3 billion takeover bid from its biggest shareholder as it weighs whether to dissolve its three-pronged corporate structure and focus on its flagship asset management business to boost shareholder returns. On Wednesday, diversified investment house Washington H. […]
Read moreGold futures settled lower on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session, as the dollar climbed higher. Some profit taking weighed as well bullion prices. The dollar index surged to 104.05, gaining 0.33%, extending recent gains, amid expectations the Fed will hold rates unchanged for now. Some safe-haven buying due to geopolitical tensions helped limit gold’s downside. Gold futures for […]
Read moreSave articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. How can I stop my kids contesting the amount they receive from my estate? It may not be possible to stop a person contesting your will – if they feel they have been aggrieved, they may well seek legal advice. But there are […]
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