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Third victim confirmed, Tui plane skids off runway at Leeds Bradford Airport and Met Office issues new 24-hour red weather warning for parts of Scotland amid major flooding

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Third victim confirmed, Tui plane skids off runway at Leeds Bradford Airport and Met Office issues new 24-hour red weather warning for parts of Scotland amid major flooding

Heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Babet are causing major transport disruption. In Scotland, several major road sections and rail routes are closed, while air passengers are being hit by flight cancellations. Traffic Scotland said flooding has forced the closure of the A85 at Huntingtower near Perth and the A90 between Myrekirk and Swallow … Read more

Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Programme

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Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Programme

Ricardo, a global strategic environmental and engineering consulting company, has been selected by the UKRI to provide the technical evaluation of the projects funded under the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Programme. The projects funded under this programme will run real-world trials of battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell technologies for the largest categories of … Read more

PwC Offers Advice From Bots in Deal With ChatGPT Firm OpenAI

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PwC Offers Advice From Bots in Deal With ChatGPT Firm OpenAI

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP has teamed up with ChatGPT owner OpenAI to offer clients advice generated by artificial intelligence as the Big Four audit firms look to cut costs and boost productivity. The accounting firm will use AI to consult on complex matters in tax, legal and human resources, such as carrying out due diligence on companies, … Read more

MailOnline finds out which carrier offers the best cheap UK flights (and it’s not the one with seats that are ‘a disgrace to aviation’)

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MailOnline finds out which carrier offers the best cheap UK flights (and it’s not the one with seats that are ‘a disgrace to aviation’)

By Ted Thornhill, Mailonline Travel Editor 10:04 14 Oct 2023, updated 13:58 14 Oct 2023 Take a domestic flight in the UK and it’s highly likely you’ll jump on an aircraft operated by British Airways, easyJet or Ryanair. If you’re flexible with when you can travel, it’s possible to find similarly dirt-cheap ticket prices for … Read more

Flooding sparks travel chaos as Met Office issues rain warnings across the UK

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Flooding sparks travel chaos as Met Office issues rain warnings across the UK

Warning over thunderstorms plus ten flood alerts in England and 30 in Wales Daytime highs of 15C (59F) this weekend, about 11C lower than last weekend  Flooding brought travel chaos to Britain today as the Met Office warned nearly three inches of rain could hit today before a sub-zero cold snap begins this weekend. Sections of … Read more

Met Office issues yellow warning for Britain as rain floods London Victoria station sparking travel chaos during morning rush hour

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Met Office issues yellow warning for Britain as rain floods London Victoria station sparking travel chaos during morning rush hour

Warning in southern England and Wales from 9pm tonight until end of tomorrow 1.2in (30mm) of rain could fall in two hours and 2.8in (70mm) over 27-hour period Swathes of Britain were braced for heavy rain, flooding and thunderstorms today after temperatures fell below freezing and a cold snap moves in. Heavy downpours began affecting … Read more

Office spaces are shrinking as occupiers rethink need for physical real estate

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Office spaces are shrinking as occupiers rethink need for physical real estate

Office spaces are shrinking globally as the volume of deals with smaller floor plates, in terms of leasable area, is increasing, a sign of stress in the office sector in the US and Europe that has spilled over into India as well. In a blog post last week, Niel Harmse, Vice President MSCI Research, said … Read more

ACV Keto Gummies – Apple Cider Vinegar 2023 – Best Weight Loss ACV Gummies & Top 5 Keto Gummy In US, AU, UK, CA!

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ACV Keto Gummies – Apple Cider Vinegar 2023 – Best Weight Loss ACV Gummies & Top 5 Keto Gummy In US, AU, UK, CA!

Getting rid of obesity is tough work that has been eased with the ketogenic diet these days. The Best ACV Keto Gummies and Weight Loss KETO Gummies diet works wholesomely with the adherence to a keto regimen. This article has several options that can help you with the perfect alternative to confectioneries and lose weight … Read more

Milton Keynes group travel show to provide special offers and expert talks – MKFM 106.3FM

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Milton Keynes group travel show to provide special offers and expert talks – MKFM 106.3FM

People looking for ideas and offers for group trips and holidays can visit the annual Group Leisure & Travel Show at the Marshall Arena at Stadium MK, Milton Keynes on Thursday 5th October. Entry is free and the event is open from 10am to 4pm. Whether you organise for friends, family, work colleagues, a club … Read more

Countries with the highest mortality rates from these common causes of death revealed

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Countries with the highest mortality rates from these common causes of death revealed

The countries with the highest mortality rates from diseases like cancer and heart disease have been revealed — and the United States has landed in the top ten. Researchers analyzed data on death rates from six common non-communicable diseases — conditions not caused by an infection and that cannot be spread from person to person — … Read more