British economy contracted by 1.6 per cent in first quarter
London (PA Media/dpa) – Britain’s economy suffered a bigger hit than first thought between January and March as the coronavirus lockdown took its toll and households saved at record levels, according to official figures. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) – a measure of the size of the economy –…
Eurozone inflation slows slightly in June
Brussels (dpa-AFX) – The euro area inflation slowed in June driven by the slowdown in the energy price growth, preliminary data from Eurostat showed on Wednesday. Inflation came in at 1.9 per cent in June, as expected, down from 2 per cent in the previous month. The inflation rate had exceeded the European Central Bank’s…
Royal Caribbean to allow unvaccinated travelers at Florida ports
Miami, US (tca/dpa) – Royal Caribbean is now allowing unvaccinated travelers who want to cruise in the US an option. But they will have to travel to Florida. Currently, all Royal Caribbean cruises departing from U.S. reports require guests 16 and older to be fully vaccinated, and by August 1 guests 12 years old and…
