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Queens of the high seas: Cunard’s latest £500m liner Queen Anne arrives in Southampton ahead of first cruise – and she will be helmed by legendary firm’s first female captain

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Cunard’s brand-new ship, Queen Anne, has entered UK waters for the first time, making a grand entrance into her home port of Southampton. The 14-deck, 113,000-tonne vessel – the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag – was greeted by a water salute on Tuesday night, having made her way to England’s south coast … Read more

How to save on business energy bills – what you need to know

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Products featured in this article are independently selected by This is Money’s specialist journalists. If you open an account using links which have an asterisk, This is Money will earn an affiliate commission. We do not allow this to affect our editorial independence. Energy bills are one of the biggest pain points for businesses. They’re costly … Read more

Expert on Italy reveals what it’s REALLY like to live there, from cars not stopping at pedestrian crossings to Italians shouting even when they’re not arguing (and how no one orders cappuccinos after dinner)

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Thinking of living in Italy using one of its newly launched digital nomad visas? You won’t be a tourist, so you’ll need to get to know the Italian way of life and blend in like a local. To make the learning curve more gentle, Laura Bruzzaniti, an Italian language and culture advisor at language learning … Read more

What are passkeys… and are they really better than passwords for keeping your money safe online?

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Security experts warn that passwords are becoming ‘no longer fit for purpose’ – with passkeys set to be the future for keeping your money and personal data safe online. In 2024, having a strong password is like riding a bike. Almost everyone knows what they need to do in order to protect themselves online. The … Read more

Travelers blast ‘aggressive’ act carried out by plane passengers – so are you guilty of it?

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One Reddit user recently highlighted how you ‘have to watch out for “ploppers”‘ After coining the word, other travelers revealed their encounters with ‘ploppers’  All commenters slammed plane passengers who abruptly recline their seats  By Sadie Whitelocks For Dailymail.com Published: 15:56 BST, 1 May 2024 | Updated: 15:58 BST, 1 May 2024 The debate over … Read more

BUSINESS CLOSE: GSK raises guidance; Next exceeds forecasts; Aston Martin losses nearly double

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By This Is Money Updated: 17:49 BST, 1 May 2024 Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Next, GSK, Aston Martin Lagonda, Haleon, CVS Group, Smith & Nephew and Computacenter. Read the Wednesday 1 May Business Live blog below. > If you are using our app or a third-party site click here … Read more

Which? reveals the best and worst UK holiday cottage firms for 2024, with The Landmark Trust and Rural Retreats at the top of the ranking and Vrbo and Norfolk Cottages at the bottom

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The best and worst UK holiday cottage providers for 2024 have been named in a new ranking – and it’s The Landmark Trust that comes top. The list is courtesy of research by consumer champion Which?, with Rural Retreats securing the runner-up spot and Toad Hall Cottages coming third. At the other end of the … Read more

Inside British Airways’ HQ control room – the nerve centre that oversees up to 820 flights A DAY (and decides if YOUR bag is coming off the plane first)

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If a British Airways plane is stuck on the Heathrow taxiway awaiting a free stand – BA HQ will be fully aware. And will be working on a solution. If some passengers are transiting through the hub to another flight and time is tight – BA will know that, too. So will the flight crew. … Read more

The used electric car timebomb –  EVs could become impossible to sell on because battery guarantees won’t last – find out if you are affected

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Money Mail can today reveal a timebomb looming in the second-hand market for electric vehicles (EVs). Our investigation found that many EVs could become almost impossible to resell because of their limited battery life. Experts said that the average EV battery guarantee lasts just eight years. After this time, the battery may lose power more … Read more

Kings of the mountain: Joining a team of 20 St Bernards – famous for their rescue exploits – on an exhilarating Alpine hike

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Barry greets me at an ancient Augustine monks’ sanctuary built high in the Swiss Alps and clearly wants to be friends. He offers me one of his paws, the size of a soup plate, in a doggy handshake, while igniting a thunderous bark so loud it could start an avalanche. ‘Don’t worry,’ says Marilyne Emery, … Read more