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Travel retail veteran Peter Jacobson triumphs in Moodie Davitt Women’s Euros Competition
The Moodie Davitt Report
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July 30, 2025
Peter Jacobson: Travel retail’s top sporting punditINTERNATIONAL. The Moodie Davitt Report Predictor Contest for the Women’s Euros football tournament reached its climax this weekend with travel retail and drinks sector veteran Peter Jacobson of...
JPS customer blues
Jamaica Observer
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July 30, 2025
The OUR says 77 per cent of JPS customers surveyed want the energey company to reopen its commercial offices (Photo: Adobe stock image) The decision by Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) to close 10 of its 15 commercial offices across the island...
Spain's economy still on the up despite US tariff uncertainty
The Local - Spain
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July 29, 2025
Spain's economic growth accelerated in the second quarter, driven by a rise in exports despite trade tensions sparked by rising US tariffs, preliminary data showed Tuesday. Gross domestic product in the eurozone's fourth-largest economy rose 0.7...
UK consumers are the worst for clogging up recycling bins by ‘wishcycling’
LondonlovesBusiness
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July 30, 2025
UK consumers are the worst offenders globally when it comes to ‘wishcycling’ – disposing of a piece of packaging in a recycling bin when they weren’t 100% sure it was recyclable. According to research unveiled today, three-quarters (73%) of UK...
Little-known Spanish holiday destination has gorgeous beaches without the crowds
Belfast Live
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July 30, 2025
Lucy Marshall Lifestyle Reporter 07:06, 30 Jul 2025 As the summer months arrive, countless individuals are planning holidays and outdoor adventures to capitalise on the brighter weather. Whilst the UK boasts numerous picturesque destinations, it's...
Grocery prices in Europe: Which cities are the most expensive for supermarket shopping?
Euronews
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July 30, 2025
A weekly food shop is an unavoidable expense for us all, but grocery prices in Europe vary significantly between cities. Deutsche Bank Research Institute's ‘Grocery Index’ reveals where a typical shopping basket is most expensive across European...
Underrated Spanish holiday spot has 'amazing' beaches and limited tourists
Daily Express
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July 30, 2025
As summer is here, many are plotting getaways and outdoor escapades to make the most of the sunny season. While there are plenty of beautiful places in the UK, it's no secret that the weather has been predictable - interchanging from 30C...
Spanish growth picks up despite US tariff uncertainty
New Age Bangladesh
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Agence France-Presse . Madrid 29 July, 2025, 22:29 Spain’s economic growth accelerated in the second quarter, driven by a rise in exports despite trade tensions sparked by rising US tariffs, preliminary data showed Tuesday. Gross domestic product...
Spanish black olive exporters face more hurdles with new US tariffs
Sabah
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July 29, 2025
Spanish black olive exporters, already subject to harsh tariffs since U.S. President Donald Trump's first term, are warning it will be difficult to survive an extra 15% they now face after the European Union reached a trade deal with the U.S. EU...
Spain suspends hand luggage fines against easyJet
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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July 29, 2025
easyJet has welcomed the precautionary suspension of sanctions against Ryanair, Norwegian and Vueling by the High Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM), highlighting that it is a decision that ‘protects free competition and consumer choice in Spain’....
Spain GDP Growth Accelerates In Q2
RTTNews
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July 29, 2025
Spain's economic growth improved in the second quarter driven by robust domestic demand, flash data from the statistical office INE showed on Tuesday. Gross domestic product expanded 0.7 percent sequentially after rising 0.6 percent in the prior...
A fresh retail-trading frenzy is reshaping financial markets
The Economist
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July 29, 2025
Investors love an acronym. In recent months they have embraced the TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) trade. They once swooned over the FAANG stocks (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google). During Europe’s sovereign-debt crisis of the 2010s...
Spain suspends hand luggage fines against low cost airlines
Majorca Daily Bulletin
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July 29, 2025
easyJet has welcomed the precautionary suspension of sanctions against Ryanair, Norwegian and Vueling by the High Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM), highlighting that it is a decision that ‘protects free competition and consumer choice in Spain’....
Spain to invest €480 million in renewables manufacturing
PV Tech
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July 29, 2025
The programme will be separated into two, one with €35 million allocated for projects with a budget between €1 million and €30 million, and the remaining quantity for projects of €30 million or more. On average, the maximum funding a project will...
Spanish holiday destination under investigation after eight people struck down by food poisoning
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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July 29, 2025
A beloved holiday hotspot for British travellers has been struck by a severe health scare, prompting authorities to issue an urgent warning. The Canary Islands have raised the alarm after eight individuals were affected by the outbreak. Officials...
Spain’s GDP growth speeds up in second quarter, beats forecast
WKZO - Michigan
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July 29, 2025
MADRID (Reuters) -Spain’s economic growth accelerated in the second quarter, slightly exceeding expectations and further widening the gap with the euro zone peers whose growth remains sluggish. Gross domestic product expanded 0.7% in the second...
Spain's GDP expands 2.8% Y/Y, retail sales up 6.2% Y/Y
Markets Insider
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July 29, 2025
CGinspiration/E+ via Getty Images GDP in Spain expanded 2.80% in Q2 over the same quarter of the previous year, beating estimates of 2.5%. GDP in Spain expanded 0.70% Q2 over the previous quarter, above expectations. Retail sales increased 6.20%...
Spain’s wiretap contract with Huawei raises concerns
TahawulTech
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July 29, 2025
The decision by the Spanish government to award Huawei a €12 million wiretap contract has drawn criticism from the European Commission (EC). This action is seen as going against its long-term stance of not allowing so-called high-risk vendors to...
Celtic make 'initial contact' with Liverpool over loan-to-buy deal for exciting Spanish prospect
GlasgowWorld
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July 29, 2025
The defensive midfielder has already gained senior experience in the Austrian Bundesliga and La Liga Celtic have reportedly made ‘initial contact’ with Premier League champions Liverpool over a potential loan-to-buy deal for highly-rated midfield...
Spain's black olive exporters to struggle under fresh US tariffs
Yahoo Finance
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By Corina Pons LA RODA DE ANDALUCIA, Spain (Reuters) -Spain's black olive exporters, subject to harsh tariffs since U.S. President Donald Trump's first term, are warning it will be difficult to survive an extra 15% they now face under the European...