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British Airways emits 18,000 extra tonnes of carbon dioxide every year to save moneyPanorama exposes airlines’ greenwashing in new exposeBritish Airways emits 18,000 tonnes of additional carbon dioxide each year by indulging in a practice designed to save money, a new BBC Panorama investigation claims.A BA insider told the programme that the airline uses “fuel tankering”, which involves filling aircraft with extra fuel to avoid having to refuel in destinations where prices are higher.
Market to be flooded with propertiesOver 20,000 properties of all types are expected to come on the market in the coming years, either through direct sales or auctions, with an obvious impact on prices.
British Steel agrees £70m rescue with Chinese firmBritish Steel is set to announce a rescue deal with China's Jingye Group, which could safeguard up to 4,000 jobs in the UK.
Hedgehog killed after firework attached to its head and set off‘It comes with great sadness to say that the hedgehog has had to be put down,’ police sayA hedgehog has died after a firework was attached to its head and set off in Lancashire.The animal’s injuries were so severe it had to be put down following the incident in Longton on Friday evening.
'Real living wage' rises in pre-Christmas pay bumpThousands of UK workers will enjoy a pre-Christmas pay bump if their employer is a member of the "real living wage" campaign.Businesses who have signed up to the voluntary scheme will lift their UK hourly rate by 30p to £9.30.People living in London will see their hourly pay rise by 20p to £10.75.The scheme is separate to the statutory National Living Wage for workers aged 25 and above which currently stands at £8.21 an hour.
