Emerging market currencies are off to their worst start to the year since 2020

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Emerging market currencies are on track for their worst first half of the year since 2020, pushed lower by an unexpectedly strong dollar and a decline in a popular trading strategy in Latin American markets. … Read more

The best and worst car rental companies for summer 2024 named by Which?

Which? has ranked the best and worst car rental companies for this summer – and Goldcar is at the bottom of the list as it is in 2023. The consumer group surveyed more than 2,000 members of the public and its members and asked them to rate their experiences of using car rental companies and … Read more

Fraudulent builder who built ‘the worst extension ever seen’ convicted at Nottingham Crown Court | West Bridgeford Wire

A fraudulent builder who left work unfinished or of poor quality and built one of the worst extensions any surveyor had ever seen has been found guilty and sentenced to three years in prison. Barrie Parkin, aged 73, of no fixed address, was found guilty of participating in a fraudulent business operated by a sole … Read more

Ex-spy reviews the best and worst spy devices available on Amazon

By Maria Chiorando for Mailonline 09:25 June 16, 2024, updated 17:02 June 16, 2024 Share or comment on this article: A former MI6 agent has revealed the best and worst spy devices available on Amazon, including a bag of chips. Ex-spy Harry Ferguson reviewed a series of items in a video created by Strong Watch … Read more

‘Worst plane ticket in the world’ revealed after airline introduces ‘ultra basic’ option

A BUDGET airline has unveiled a no-frills ‘ultra-basic’ option, where the passenger only has the option of getting a seat, and nothing else. The Canadian low-cost airline has scaled back its offering, making it the world’s “worst airline ticket.” A Canadian budget airline has announced its latest airfareCredit: Getty – Contributor Passengers who choose the … Read more

French shares are heading for their worst week since 2022 on fears of a populist election win

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, selects her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. French shares tumbled on Friday after the prospect of a far-right government with the left as the main opposition roiled European financial markets, deepening a sell-off that has wiped almost €100 billion from the value … Read more

Wizz Air is the worst airline in terms of delays for the third year in a row

The discounter says it has made “significant improvements” but acknowledges there is “still work to be done”. Friday June 14, 2024 07:55, UK Wizz Air has been ranked as the worst airline for flight delays in Britain for the third year in a row as passengers landed with a fare increase. According to an analysis … Read more

Wizz Air is the worst airline in terms of delays for the third year in a row

Wizz Air has been ranked as the worst airline for flight delays in Britain for the third year in a row as passengers landed with a fare increase. According to an analysis of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data by the PA news agency, the low-cost carrier’s departures from British airports in 2023 were on average … Read more

‘One of the worst own goals I have ever seen on the public market’

Stay informed with free updates Simply log in to the Pharmaceutical sector myFT Digest – delivered straight to your inbox. Have you ever messed up? Avid Biosciences, a small pharmaceutical company from California, has made a mess of things. In 2021, Avid issued nearly $144 million of convertible notes with a 1.25 percent coupon, maturing … Read more

Greece is the word: best and worst destinations ranked according to Brits

By Sophie Foster, deputy travel editor for Mailonline 4:06 PM June 7, 2024, updated 4:33 PM June 7, 2024 Rankings determined by the Post Office Travel Money Holiday Spending Report It’s worth traveling to Europe this year for the best value for money holidays Foreign travel is listed as a top priority after food, energy … Read more