Ireland is an island located in the North Atlantic Ocean in Northwest Europe. Ireland is the second largest island of over 6,000 others in the Northwestern coast of continental Europe, a group of islands commonly referred to as the British Isles. With over 7 million residents, the Island is the second most populated in the…
Europe’s Ban on E-Cigarettes
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are devices that simulate smoking tobacco, they are usually powered by a battery and have a built-in atomizer that heats up the e-liquid, producing the inhaled vapor. The vapor consists of nicotine (an addictive alkaloid used recreationally as a stimulant and anxiolytic), flavoring, propylene glycol and/or glycerin. Modern e-cigarettes were supposedly initially…
UK: Electronic Travel Authorisation
The United Kingdom has updated its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) requirements for visa free nationals and travelers with a layover in the Country. This document would be linked to the individual’s passport and would grant them permission to travel to the UK. The ETA is required if you are visiting the Country for up to…
England: Notting Hill Carnival
The Notting Hill Carnival is an annual Caribbean event that holds around Kensington area in London, England. It is one of the biggest street carnivals globally, with over 2 million people in attendance from around the world. This event is led by the British Caribbean community and the history stems from a problematic time in…
United Kingdom: First Womb Transplant
United Kingdom (UK) is now the 10th Country to perform a womb transplant. With about 100 procedures recorded globally, resulting in 50 babies, giving it a 50% success rate. With a team of over 30 and approximately 17 hours later, surgeons in Oxford carried out the first womb transplant in the region, as reported by…
Wilko: 90+ Years Later
Wilko is a British homeware and household goods retailer founded in 1930, with over 400 stores in the UK. The company is known for its affordable prices and wide range of products. The British homeware retailer has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators to run the company. The company has been facing financial…
Virgin Media O2 to Lay Off 2,000 Employees
Virgin Media O2 is a telecommunications company formed by the merger of Virgin Media and O2 in 2021. The company is one of the largest mobile network operators in the United Kingdom that provides broadband, TV, and home phone services. Virgin Media O2 announced on July 24 2023 that it would be cutting 2,000 jobs…
Scotland: Deliberating Drug Possession Laws
Scotland is a Country in the United Kingdom located in the northern region of Great Britain. It shares a 96-mile border with England to the southeast, while the remaining boundaries are covered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, the North Sea to the northeast and east, and the Irish Sea to the…
UK: New Fee for Visa Free Nationals
In a move aimed at enhancing border security, the United Kingdom will be introducing an electronic travel authorization (ETA) system by the end of 2024. This new requirement will affect individuals who currently do not need a visa to enter the UK for up to 6 months, including citizens from the European Union (EU) and…
British Airways: $1.1 Million Fine
British Airways (BA) is the primary airline of the United Kingdom with its headquarters in London, England, in close proximity to Heathrow Airport. This is the second largest UK-based carrier, both in terms of fleet size and passengers transported. In January 2011, British Airways aligned with Iberia (Iberia is the primary carrier of Spain), giving…