Ryanair has cut flights to 19 airports across the UK and Europe, including Manchester and London Stansted, due to rising costs amid geopolitical tensions and new EU regulations. The airline is closing bases in Berlin and Thessaloniki while reducing capacity elsewhere, eliminating 700,000 seats and affecting hundreds of routes across its network.

Summary based on Warrington Guardian article

Multiple UK supermarkets including Aldi, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Lidl, Waitrose, M&S, and Asda have implemented pay increases to meet or exceed the £13 hourly wage threshold in 2024-2025, with Morrisons planning phased increases through October. These wage boosts align with the Living Wage Foundation's Real Living Wage standard of £13.45, helping retailers attract and retain staff amid cost-of-living pressures.

Summary based on Helensburgh Advertiser article