Old School RuneScape devs are facing loot-hungry MMO players after an endgame quest yields worse items than an easy mob, so profitable it became a bot farm

Old School RuneScape

I’ve had my eye on a fascinating microcosm of MMO economics for a while now, and it’s officially reached boiling point in the Old School RuneScape community. The recent release of two new enemies – one of which spits out millions of gold despite being easy to kill and the other stuck behind an endgame … Read more

Britons are facing holiday chaos as airlines cancel hundreds of flights to and from Britain

Aer Lingus workers are set to strike and more than a hundred flight routes have been canceled as a result, with union bosses pushing for a 24% pay rise to be approved for flight crew members This week saw chaos at UK airports as power outages and air traffic control shortages hit Europe((MEN Media) British … Read more

Britons are facing holiday cancellations into the summer as a major travel company goes bankrupt

MORE holidays have been canceled after one of Europe’s biggest tour operators went bankrupt. Earlier this month, tour operator FTI went bankrupt. 3 More holidays have been canceled after one of Europe’s biggest tour operators went bankrupt 3 Hotels across Europe have been affected by the cancellations This had consequences for Youtravel, a British bed … Read more

Britons are facing holiday cancellations into the summer as a major travel company goes bankrupt

MORE holidays have been canceled after one of Europe’s biggest tour operators went bankrupt. Earlier this month, tour operator FTI went bankrupt. More holidays have been canceled after one of Europe’s biggest tour operators went bankrupt Hotels across Europe have been hit by the cancellations This had consequences for Youtravel, a British bed bank, and … Read more

‘My anxiety levels are skyrocketing’: The mortgage suffocation facing older Brits

As more people take out long-term mortgages, concerned homeowners tell the Money team they will have to work longer and later in life to pay what they owe. By means of Katie Williams, live news reporter @katiejnwilliams Monday June 24, 2024 3:38 PM, UK Many of us see retirement as a peaceful winding down after … Read more

Joe Biden’s flagship hydrogen project is facing increasing opposition

Unlock the US Election Countdown newsletter for free The stories that matter about money and politics in the race for the White House One of the Biden administration’s flagship projects to harness energy from hydrogen faces an uncertain future due to strong community opposition, underscoring the difficulty in rolling out a technology once hailed as … Read more

Private equity and professional services firms are facing a crackdown from HMRC

Stay informed with free updates Simply log in to the UK tax myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. Private equity houses and professional services firms could stand to pocket hundreds of millions of pounds after the UK tax authorities launched a crackdown on companies operating as limited companies. HM Revenue & Customs is … Read more

The 3 challenges facing Apple’s iPhone 16 Pro

Apple iPhone store image (Photo by ADEK BERRY/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images Next week is Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, a chance for Tim Cook and his team to explain the next twelve months, previewing the software that will power the iPhone 16 Pro. This is widely expected to be the addition of … Read more

Met Police facing lowest staffing levels in a decade, says chief – BBC News

Image caption, Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says the force is struggling with inadequate funding and low recruitment Item information Author, Jess Warren Role, BBC news June 5, 2024, 1:29 PM Dutch time Updated 4 hours ago The Metropolitan Police is heading for its lowest staffing levels in a decade in March next year, Commissioner … Read more