Whitbread warned that UK budget measures will cost the Premier Inn owner £40-50 million next fiscal year due to increased business rates on commercial properties. The company’s CEO expressed extreme disappointment, stating the changes are a “hammer blow” to their business and the wider hospitality industry. Despite this, Whitbread maintained its fiscal 2026 outlook.
Melania Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell to launch new women’s initiative Imperia
On Wednesday, Melania Trump celebrated the launch of her initiative, Imperia, at the New York Stock Exchange, championing women’s leadership and economic empowerment. She emphasized