UK Government playing hardball with airlines amid coronavirus crisis is a huge gamble, says GlobalData Following the announcement by Chancellor Rishi Sunak that the UK government will only step in to support airlines as a last resort, it is a clear divergence from the stance of other governments. Nick Wyatt, […]
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8 flights a day keeps the doctor away
Mind Blowing Facts About Stair Climbing That Could Change Your Life! 8 flights of stairs per day sounds quite insignificant doesn’t it? It can’t make that much of an impact on your health, right? Wrong! – Taking 8 flights of stairs throughout the course of a full day has […]
Mile high club: How to have sex on a plane
11,179 people surveyed and details exposed Technically it’s not really the mile high club as a plane cruises at 37,000ft which is 7 miles. At 1 mile (5,280ft) you’re well into final approach, flaps are being deployed and a few minutes later so will the landing gear. Hardly the right […]
If Brits could time travel …
… these are the top 50 moments they would like to visit England’s nail-biting 4-2 victory over West Germany in the 1966 World Cup final is the landmark moment Brits would love to have witnessed. The game, played at Wembley on July 30, remains the greatest moment in England’s […]
Personalised comic books give fans the chance to become footballing legends
From small start-up to worldwide soccer star: personalised comic books give fans the chance to become footballing legends Bournemouth-based start-up Soccer Star has made it possible for fans of all ages to emulate footballing greats such as Cristiano Ronaldo or Steven Gerrard with its unique personalized comic books. Soccer Star’s […]
Santa’s draft ‘naughty and nice name list’ announced
Chloe, Emily, Sophie, Jessica and Megan named best behaved girls in 2016 Laura, Eleanor, Daisy, Anna and Ruby have a month to improve their behaviour Jack, Daniel, Joshua, Harry and James are the names of the best behaved boys Adam, Joseph, Charlie, Callum and Ben need to be good all […]
One Third of People Track Their Health or Fitness
A Third of People Track Their Health or Fitness. Who Are They and Why Are They Doing it? A recent international GfK survey, conducted online in 16 countries, shows one in three people (33 percent) currently monitor or track their health or fitness via an online or mobile application, or via a fitness band, clip, or smartwatch. China is well […]
Pitchup.com breaks into the Southern Hemisphere just in time for the Olympics
Easy-to-book camping and glamping in Latin America from £6 pppn The spotlight may be on Rio this weekend with the start of the Olympic Games 2016 on Saturday 6th August, but for those inspired to visit the rest of the continent, it is now possible to search and book affordable […]
What’s On this August bank holiday
The August bank holiday weekend is a joyous excuse to explore the array of activities that England has to offer. VisitEngland has selected top ways of make the most of this treat – from bat watching in Northumberland to a re-enactment of the longest siege in medieval history. Festivals Celebrate […]
CELEBRATE ’66 WORLD CUP GLORY
CELEBRATE ’66 WORLD CUP GLORY AND A SUMMER OF FOOTBALL FEVER To mark 50 years since we triumphed at the World Cup on 30 July 1966, there are a host of activities planned across the country for footie fans to celebrate that glorious victory and reminisce about a time when […]