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Four semi-greenfield cities are proposed in India's National Capital Region (NCR) as transit-oriented developments (TOD) around Namo Bharat high-speed transit stations, integrating homes, offices, and leisure spaces. A performance-linked incentive of Rs 5,000 crore is proposed to support the project.
Keir Starmer attended the G7 summit in Évian, seemingly unaware it would be his last. World leaders, including Macron and Trump, discussed how to handle his delusion, with Starmer insisting he would "fight on" and remain in power indefinitely.
Flygbolaget Norwegian har köpt den nordiska researrangören Nordic Leisure Travel Group (NLTG) för 3,1 miljarder SEK. Affären skapar en reseaktör som erbjuder både flygresor och paketresor, och gör Petter Stordalen till en av Norwegians största ägare.
The EU's digital sovereignty package aims to reduce dependence on US tech, but faces challenges. Beti Hohler's experience with US sanctions highlights the risks of this reliance. The package's Cloud and AI Development Act (Cada) has flaws in enforcement and scope, potentially entrenching US dominance.
Jamaican campaigners are taking the government to court to prevent the privatization of beaches, arguing it benefits tourists and hotel chains over locals who rely on the sea for livelihoods and leisure. The legal battles aim to challenge the 1956 Beach Control Act and a new Narra Act, which activists fear will further restrict public access and concentrate power.
China's esports industry has grown significantly, generating 29.33 billion yuan with over 495 million users. Recognized as a key digital economy sector, it faces challenges like over-reliance on live streaming revenue and short player careers, necessitating a shift towards high-quality development and integration with traditional culture and technology.
UK Athletics was fined £350,000 and ordered to pay £44,000 in costs for the death of Paralympian Abdullah Hayayei, who was killed by a toppled practice throwing cage during training in London in 2017. A health and safety official also received a community order.
Thousands in Kent faced water outages for a week during the hottest period of the year, with vulnerable residents struggling to access bottled water. Businesses lost thousands, and criticism is aimed at South East Water for failing infrastructure and executive pay, despite high customer bills.
Italian beach resorts evolved from thermal spas in the late 1700s to seaside destinations focused on thalassotherapy. Viareggio pioneered the modern era in 1823, followed by Venice, Rimini, Genoa, Mondello, Senigallia, and Alghero, transforming seaside locations into hubs for leisure and luxury.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a summer savings scheme with VAT cuts for kids' meals and leisure, free bus travel, a fuel duty freeze, and support for chemicals and ceramics, funded by closing a tax loophole on multinationals. The £1.6bn package aims to ease cost-of-living pressures.
Several Indian states have extended summer holidays for schools in 2026 due to intensifying heatwave conditions, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius in many regions. Schools are closing early, shifting to morning schedules, or advancing holidays to protect students.
Allegiant Travel Co. finalizes its $1.5B acquisition of Sun Country Airlines, vowing to maintain profitability through surgical capacity management amid soaring jet fuel costs, despite industry challenges.
Hong Kong has proved a brutal market for companies offering online bike sharing. The number of operators rose to a peak of seven in 2017 before falling to just two today: home-grown Locobike and mainland China’s Helloride. They are going head to head in several districts as they seek to overcome challenges in a city that has proven fatal for past players. Retired economist Thomas Yuen Wai-kee has used bikes from both companies several times a month for leisure rides over the past year. The...
Over the past year, retired economist Thomas Yuen Wai-kee has used shared bikes operated by Locobike and Helloride a few times each month to go on leisure rides in Hong Kong. So far the 62-year-old, a former assistant economics professor with Hong Kong Shue Yan University, has enjoyed their services, saying the two dockless shared bike operators offer different experiences. “Locobike provides more support on local trips, such as a map and recommendations. Since it is local, it looks more...
The postwar model of a secure, leisure-filled retirement in Britain is fading due to economic shifts, pension reforms, and intergenerational inequality. Future generations face a period of 'old-age austerity' that necessitates a fundamental rethink of life and work.
The UK is preparing for its busiest May bank holiday traffic in nearly a decade with over 19m leisure car trips expected, the most since 2016 according to RAC research. While high fuel prices and threatened rain have not deterred most drivers, rail passengers face significant disruption with engineering works affecting routes including the east coast mainline between York and Darlington, Liverpool Lime Street, and London Euston.
The number of UK businesses in critical financial distress rose by 36.9% in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025, reaching 62,193 companies, according to insolvency practitioners Begbies Traynor. All 22 monitored sectors saw increases, with hospitality, leisure and sports businesses worst affected. The restructuring firm blamed tax rises imposed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, warning that zombie businesses are increasingly likely to fail.
The number of UK businesses in critical financial distress rose by 36.9% in Q1 2026 compared to Q1 2025, reaching 62,193 companies, according to insolvency firm Begbies Traynor. Hospitality, leisure, and sports sectors were worst hit, with hotel firms seeing a 69.3% increase in critical distress. The firm blamed tax rises imposed by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and economic fallout from the Middle East conflict, warning that zombie businesses could fail this year.
Hong Kong government launches pilot scheme inviting private operators to develop three public beaches - Butterfly Beach in Tuen Mun, Tung Wan Beach in Ma Wan and Big Wave Bay in Southern district. District councillor Chung Kin-fung suggests hosting beer and barbecue festivals, while Director of Leisure and Cultural Services Manda Chan Wing-man says fees must remain affordable and strict KPIs will not be imposed.
A long-awaited cross-border solo travel scheme will allow yachts from Macau and Hong Kong to sail to about six designated ports in western waters off the Greater Bay Area, with the policy expected to be finalized as early as summer 2026. A Guangdong provincial government document outlines routes including Castle Peak Bay, Pearl River Delta, Fan Lau Kok, and waters around the Wanshan islands. Initial applicants will be limited to Hong Kong and Macau residents holding mainland travel permits, excluding foreigners with home-return permits.
