Parts of cruise ships “twice as polluted as Piccadilly Circus”
Parts of cruise ships are twice as polluted as London's Piccadilly Circus, a Dispatches investigation has revealed. Areas of a P&O cruise ship were found to be as polluted as the world's dirtiest cities, especially downwind of the ship's funnel where sunbathers often lie. Environmentalists have calculated that cruise ships can emit as much particulate matter as a million cars in one day. The pollution matches the level you would expect to see in some of the most toxic cities...
How to Check ESTA Status Instantly?
ESTA or Electronic System for Travel Authorisation is a fully automated system that is basically used for determining the eligibility of visitors with plans of travelling to the United States by way of the VWP or Visa Waiver Program. This system is also used for determining whether this kind of travel poses any security risk or law enforcement. ESTA approval allows travellers to board carriers for travel to the United States under the VWP. Here it is important to note...
Meat and dairy industry responsible for as much greenhouse gases as transport sector combined
A charity is encouraging people to “eat to save the world” as the global meat and dairy industry is responsible for as much greenhouse gases as the transport sector combined. The Plate Up for the Planet campaign has been launched following new research which shows a staggering 73 per cent of Londoners are unaware that farming cows and sheep is a cause of climate change. Despite residents in the capital been among the most environmentally friendly in the country, only eight per cent knew that...
Top 5 cheap autumn sun destinations from London
Aside from the odd batch of sunny spells, autumn usually signals dreary, chillier weather for most Brits. Come October, summer's spell has well and truly worn off and the promise of exotic, warm, far-flung lands is all the more tempting. One plus side of having five major airports is the vast selection of cheap flights heading out from the capital, so why not take advantage of them? Here's five budget trips to sunnier lands, starting with Croatia and its Adriatic...
British businesses in “creativity crisis”
British businesses are at risk of a creativity crisis due to workplace cultures that stifle innovation, according to new Microsoft research. Uninspiring workplaces, a stressful atmosphere and a lack of appropriate spaces to focus and think alone were all identified as major inhibitors to creativity. Two in five workers surveyed say that creativity and innovation are neither encouraged nor rewarded within their workplace – despite the World Economic Forum saying that creativity is one of the top three skills workers will...
Land Securities sells its 50% stake in the walkie talkie for £641.3m
Land Securities has announced that it has exchanged contracts to sell its 50% stake of 20 Fenchurch Street, EC3M (the walkie talkie building) for £641.3 million and proposes to return £475 million to shareholders. The purchaser is LKK Health Products Group who will also acquire Canary Wharf Group's 50% stake in the building, bringing the total headline price to £1,282.5 million, reflecting a net initial yield to the purchaser of 3.4%. Completion is expected to take place at the end...
Hedgehog blows up like a beach ball
A hedgehog blown up like a BEACH BALL has been rescued after it was diagnosed with a severe case of balloon syndrome. The male hedgehog -- which had inflated to twice its size -- was found wandering beside a road by a concerned member of the public. Zeppelin a hedgehog suffering from 'balloon syndrome' at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Fishcross, Clackmannanshire. Shocked animal welfare officers said the animal "resembled a beach wall" after being discovered near Shotts, Lanarkshire,...
Beer of the Week: Aviator Brewing Company Madbeach American Wheat
Strength: 4.8% ABV Brewed: Fuquay Varina, North Carolina Launched at the end of 2008, Aviator Brewing Company began life in an airplane hangar. Using a hangar at Triple W airport in North Carolina as a base, a range of beers were initially brewed in a DIY fashion, using two used dairy tanks. Against all odds, said beer became hugely popular and demand increased enough for the brewery to open a larger premise, just a short distance from the original. Now, a...
Festival security – High security barriers installed on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile to prevent terrorist attacks
High security barriers installed on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to prevent terrorists from ramming vehicles into pedestrians. High security barriers installed on Edinburgh's Royal Mile to prevent terrorists from ramming vehicles into pedestrians. The security measures have been introduced for the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe after a request from Police Scotland and the city council. July 26 2017 The security measures have been introduced for the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe after a request from Police Scotland and the city...