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US Bridge Collapse May See Biggest Marine Insurance Payout: Report
Mar 28, 2024 - World
The collapse of a major Baltimore bridge after a cargo ship smashed into it could bring about the largest marine insurance payout ever, the boss of insurance giant Lloyd's of London said in an interview Thursday.
UK Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fell 5.4% In 2023, Says Data
Mar 28, 2024 - World
UK greenhouse gas emissions fell by 5.4 percent in 2023, largely due to a reduction in the amount of gas used in power stations, according to official data published on Thursday.
UK's Biggest Water Supplier At Risk Of Nationalisation
Mar 28, 2024 - World
Debt-plagued Thames Water revealed Thursday that it failed to raise a major cash injection from shareholders, blaming industry regulations that made its rescue plan "uninvestable".
China's Xiaomi Enters Car Market With New Electric Vehicle
Mar 28, 2024 - World
Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi launched its first electric vehicle in Beijing on Thursday, injecting itself into a fiercely competitive sector in the world's largest car market.
Orkney shop owner raises £3,000 for charity after Easter egg error
Mar 28, 2024 - World
Dan Dafydd, who accidentally ordered 80 cases of eggs, aims to raise £20,000 for the RNLI by Easter SundayFor a small shop owner on a small island as far as mistakes go, Dan Dafydd’s was a pretty big one leaving him with quite a dilemma: how do you get rid of 80 cases of Easter eggs when you only meant to order 80 eggs?For Dafydd, the owner of Sinclair General Stores on Sanday, one of the Orkney islands (population approximately 500), the 720 eggs were enough to feed everyone almost twice over. A few too many even for those with a sweet tooth. Continue reading...