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Investing.com — J.D. Wetherspoon (LON:) has reported higher sales in the first half of its financial year, though the company has flagged challenges posed by rising labor costs. The pub chain, known for its value-focused approach, saw like-for-like sales increase by 5.1% across the first 25 weeks of its 2025…
I’ve had an American Express Platinum card for over two years and find it’s a good value.The annual fee is $695, but the card got me gold status with two hotel chains and a Priority Pass.I’ve used the card’s digital-entertainment credit toward my Audible and Netflix subscriptions.In 2023, I added…
By Vladimir Soldatkin MOSCOW (Reuters) – Sweeping U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil industry will make it more expensive for Moscow to sell its oil and complicate sea-borne crude exports due to restrictions on tankers, analysts and traders said on Monday. U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration unveiled the measures targeting Russia’s…
Albert Greenwood and his wife moved to Nepal for a more affordable retirement in 2023.He feared high US retirement costs and wanted to be near his wife’s family.Nepal offers lower living costs, robust healthcare, and a supportive community.Albert Greenwood, 56, worked high-paying jobs throughout his career but feared rising costs…
By Nora Eckert DETROIT (Reuters) – Ford Motor (NYSE:) is appointing a new head of quality, the company confirmed on Wednesday, as the automaker works to reverse its industry-topping record of recalls and reduce warranty costs. The automaker will move control of its quality team from Jim Baumbick to a…
Floating fish farms used to be a common sight along Singapore’s coast.But now, their numbers are dwindling: As of October, there were 74 sea-based fish farms left, down from 98 in 2023.Local farmers say they face high operational costs and cheaper imports from regional competitors.Once a week, Alvin Yeo hops…
Netflix is reportedly reining in some of the generous employee perks it’s known for.This includes its parental leave policy, salaries, and even merch, the Wall Street Journal reports.The changes signal a culture shift at a firm that’s grown considerably and faces investor pressure.The tech industry’s war on perks seems to…
By Helen Reid LONDON (Reuters) – Heavy online marketing spending by Temu and Shein is making it more costly for other retailers and brands to reach shoppers on Black Friday, marketing and industry experts say, with both platforms bidding heavily on search keywords used by competitors. Typing a few words…
By Victoria Waldersee and Christoph Steitz BERLIN/FRANKFURT (Reuters) – As Volkswagen (ETR:) and unions gear up for the next round of talks over wages and plant closures in Germany, company and industry data reviewed by Reuters show that the automaker spends a higher proportion of sales on labour costs than…
Tim Laielli, 34, freezer-preps 16-portion meals for his family to save time and money.Frozen food last a lot longer, and a chest freezer allows him to store many different meals at once.Buying ingredients in bulk is cheaper, and freezing gives his family more flexibility with meals.For many parents, cooking for…
