Thursday, November 14

Business

Longer lorries allowed on Britain’s roads regardless of fears over dangers to pedestrians and cyclists
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Longer lorries allowed on Britain’s roads regardless of fears over dangers to pedestrians and cyclists

Longer lorries are actually allowed on Britain's roads to allow extra items to be carried on fewer journeys.This is regardless of fears in regards to the dangers for pedestrians and cyclists because the autos have a bigger tail swing - which means their rear finish covers a larger space when turning - and prolonged blind spots. Lorry trailers as much as 61ft (18.55m) lengthy - some 6ft 9in (2.05m) longer than the usual dimension - are allowed for use from 31 May.The DfT has beforehand mentioned the brand new lorries will be capable to transfer the identical quantity of products as present trailers in 8% fewer journeys.Read extra:New legal guidelines to permit longer lorries on UK roads 'might value lives' of pedestrians and cyclists The coverage is anticipated to generate £1....
Airline to weigh passengers travelling internationally to enhance flight security – stories
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Airline to weigh passengers travelling internationally to enhance flight security – stories

Air New Zealand is reportedly going to weigh its passengers travelling internationally in June.The data might be used to calculate common passenger weights - helpful for pilots when understanding each the burden and stability of plane. Those selecting to participate might be serving to the airline to fly safely, an official mentioned.Passengers who volunteer for the scheme might be weighed earlier than sure Air New Zealand flights departing from Auckland International Airport till 2 July, information.com.au reported.Alastair James, Air New Zealand's load management enchancment specialist, assured passengers their weight wouldn't be displayed for others to see. "We weigh everything that goes on the aircraft - from the cargo, to the meals, to the luggage in the hold," he mentio...
Below-pressure authorities appears to be like at meals value cap to deliver down rising prices
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Below-pressure authorities appears to be like at meals value cap to deliver down rising prices

Having made tackling inflation a key coverage purpose, ministers are underneath stress to get a grip on meals costs, that are nonetheless rising at a sturdy tempo.Among the proposals being thought-about is a cap on the worth of fundamental meals objects. The British authorities shouldn't be the primary to weigh up such a coverage. Hungary and Croatia have already carried out a cap and their counterparts in Italy are additionally coming underneath stress to do the identical.However, supermarkets in Britain are adamant that it will not work right here.They level to weakening earnings and tight margins. Speaking to Sky News, Stuart Rose, the chairman of Asda, described it as a "backward-looking idea". Instead, he mentioned supermarkets provided "massive choice and, in real terms...