Global trade in goods is expected to grow by 2.6% this year after it shrank by 1.2% in 2023, the World Trade Organization (WTO) said in its latest forecast published on Wednesday. In the report, the Geneva-based organization painted a more pessimistic …
German athletes’ group welcomes athletics prize money at Olympics
The Athletes Germany group has welcomed the announcement that World Athletics will dish out prize money to Olympic champions in the sport, and named the decision “a wake-up call” for the International Olympic Committee (IOC). World Athletics said on We…
Logitech’s new gaming keyboard is tiny, optical, and expensive
Logitech sells a lot of keyboards — it’s all over our wireless keyboard roundup, for example. But you won’t find one of its models in our equivalent gaming keyboard roundup, because it tends to demand a high price without delivering in hardware. The co…
Whitstable town council bid snubbed as opponents brand it ‘talking shop controlled by local busybodies’
A campaign to set up a new town council has been defeated after it was slated as a costly “talking shop controlled by a narrow group of local busybodies”. Supporters lobbying to establish a Whitstable Town Council for years say that “residents will mis…
HMRC roasted by ‘mega’ marshmallows after Tax Tribunal dismisses appeal
By Maria Ward-Brennan In a blow to the HMRC, the Upper Tax Tribunal has agreed with a decision that ‘mega marshmallows’ are not confectionery and, therefore, can continue to be taxed at zero-rated. A London-based wholesaler of American sweets and treat…
Person dies after crash on A252 Canterbury Road between Challock and Charing
A person has died in a serious crash that closed a busy road this morning. The A252 Canterbury Road has been shut between Faversham Road, Charing, and Green Lane, Challock, since just before 7am. The incident involved two vehicles. Tragically, despite …
“Viksit Bharat can be built only through everyone’s effort…,” Dhruv Goyal, son of Piyush Goyal
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 10 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party Yuva Morcha workers carried out a major cleanliness drive to clean up a road and pavement after a massive election rally of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the…
Narendra Modi will be PM for fourth time as well: BJP’s Biplab Deb
Gomati (Tripura) [India], April 10 (ANI): Former Tripura Chief Minister and BJP candidate for West Tripura constituency Biplab Kumar Deb on Wednesday said that Narendra Modi will be the Prime Minister for the fourth time as well. Deb was speaking at a …
1win accuses ESL One Birmingham of favoring OG after Visa issues
1win has responded with shocking information after the Dota 2 team was disqualified from ESL One Birmingham over Visa issues. On April 9, ESL One Birmingham shared an official team update after 1win was unable to field an eligible roster in time for th…
A guide on how you can benefit from loft insulation in your home
Sponsored feature We all thought a maintained home could offer the best comfort and protection from the weather. But the main ingredient that helps the most for protection is insulation. Insulation is one of the crucial elements of a home and offers nu…