United’s C.E.O. Says It Should Cost More Not to Sit in the Middle Seat

New York Times - Oct 18, 2026

Scott Kirby of United Airlines said that “it’s expensive to fly airplanes” and that airfares may have further to rise.

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Turning the tides: Could hidden sea power energise our coastal towns?

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Engineer David Mummery has developed a tidal energy generator that he says can change lives for people living in coastal communities.

'I took a chance on the whisky industry and I haven't looked back'

'I took a chance on the whisky industry and I haven't looked back'

Oct 18, 2026

Zoey Darnbrough had no idea there was a distillery near her home - now she has a top tourism role there.

MeitY-backed conclave explores AI applications in healthcare, assistive technologies

MeitY-backed conclave explores AI applications in healthcare, assistive technologies

Oct 18, 2026

Artificial intelligence could improve disease screening, medical diagnostics and remote patient monitoring while making healthcare more accessible and affordable, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) S. Krishnan said at a technology conclave in Varanasi, highlighting the potential of AI-driven solutions to address healthcare and accessibility needs.

Consumer apprehension grows as US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools

Consumer apprehension grows as US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools

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Consumer apprehension grows as US retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools

Seal pups spotted at nature reserve for 12th year

Seal pups spotted at nature reserve for 12th year

Oct 18, 2026

Two pups have been recorded at South Walney, home to Cumbria's only breeding grey seal colony.

Heating oil customers face tough winter

Heating oil customers face tough winter

Oct 18, 2026

The government plans to regulate heating oil prices after increases.

Corby metal pollution may harm people, says study

Corby metal pollution may harm people, says study

Oct 18, 2026

However, the Environment Agency says it has not found evidence that could cause significant harm.

HOLAFLY LAUNCHES ‘ULTRA’: THE WORLD’S FIRST ALL-IN-ONE eSIM PLAN

HOLAFLY LAUNCHES ‘ULTRA’: THE WORLD’S FIRST ALL-IN-ONE eSIM PLAN

Oct 18, 2026

Holafly, the global leader in eSIM’s for travellers, offering coverage in over 200 destinations, has launched Ultra: a first-of-its-kind subscription plan that pairs unlimited global mobile data with 24/7 health, medical and travel protection. Designed as a complete virtual travel companion for modern digital nomads, students abroad, and long-stay travellers, Ultra goes beyond standard cellular connectivity to deliver total peace of mind in a single subscription.

InteleTravel Acquires Group AI Startup 40Hammocks, to Relaunch as Groupr

InteleTravel Acquires Group AI Startup 40Hammocks, to Relaunch as Groupr

Oct 18, 2026

InteleTravel, through its parent, INTRAVEL, has announced the acquisition of 40Hammocks, one of the few group travel automation solutions. 40Hammocks helps groups of 10 or more rooms secure pre-negotiated rates at hotels, manage custom booking links, track room blocks, secure event space and deliver guest perks, primarily serving destination weddings and group events. INTRAVEL will develop and relaunch the innovative AI-driven technology as Groupr, extending its capabilities into more automated sourcing, contracting and guest management for the smaller-group market.

Two damselfly species return to restored woodland

Two damselfly species return to restored woodland

Oct 18, 2026

A three-year project to restore woodland at seven nature reserves is completed.

Apple October 2026 launches: Touchscreen MacBook Pro, M6 iMac, OLED iPad Mini and more expected

Apple October 2026 launches: Touchscreen MacBook Pro, M6 iMac, OLED iPad Mini and more expected

Oct 18, 2026

Apple could announce a touchscreen MacBook Pro, an M6-powered iMac and an OLED iPad mini by the end of October 2026. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has invited select media members to a product event in Los Angeles on October 28.

There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control?

There's a crackdown on sports piracy - but is it already out of control?

Oct 18, 2026

The sports industry's lucrative business model is being undermined by dodgy TV sticks and illegal streaming links, writes Theo Leggett.

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