3 d. ago Why Asian airlines are tightening rules on using power banks on flights

New safety regulations aim to prevent fire hazards

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9 d. ago Hong Kong flight makes emergency landing after fire in overhead compartment

None of the 168 passengers or crew members were hurt

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1 week ago Glastonbury festival fans can get a Belkin power bank for less than £5 in this deal stack

You can get your hands on a Belkin 10000mAh power bank for just £4.74 - perfect for avoiding a flat battery at festivals this summer

Economics

1 week ago Two airlines flying from Manchester Airport ban power banks and battery packs

Both Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways have announced a ban on the use of power banks and battery packs during flights as part of new safety measures

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1 week ago Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways ban power banks and battery packs on flights

Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways have both announced new rules that will ban passengers from using power banks or battery packs during flights this summer

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2 w. ago Festival fans can get a Belkin power bank for £5 in time for the summer

This power bank is the perfect festival companion for 2025

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2 w. ago Mark Carney sworn in as Canadian prime minister amid US trade war

Former Bank of Canada and Bank of England governor becomes 24th PM and expected to call election soonMark Carney has been sworn in as Canada’s 24th prime minister, capping a sudden rise to power for the former governor of the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England.Less than a week ago, Carney beat the former finance minister Chrystia Freeland, the former government house leader Karina Gould and the former member of parliament Frank Baylis with a dominant 85.9% of the vote, in a closely watched leadership race. He has no prior elected experience and does not have a seat in the House of Commons, making him a rarity in Canadian history. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Outer Spaces presents a bold programme of three new commissions in Glasgow’s former Clydesdale banking hall this Spring

Outer Spaces studio holders Sooun Kim, Greer Pester and Jamie Fitzpatrick respond to an iconic disused Victorian banking hall’s connection to power and prosperity with ambitious new works, marking the first time this renowned Glasgow city centre structure will be used by artists.

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2 w. ago Canadians who visit US for more than 30 days will be fingerprinted

New requirement hardens enforcement of existing law that hasn’t been applied consistently to Canadians entering the United StatesUS politics live – latest updatesCanadians who visit the US for more than 30 days will be required to register with authorities and have their fingerprints taken, as the Trump administration tightens migration rules amid soaring tensions between the North American neighbors.The new requirement, effective from 11 April, will harden enforcement of an existing law, which states that all foreign nationals 14 years old or older who plan to stay in the US for 30 days or more must register with the authorities. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Political donors and prime ministers' 'chums' could be blocked from entering the House of Lords under a proposed law

Conservative peer Lord Norton of Louth wants to tighten the rules around the conferment of peerages so they are given on merit.

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2 w. ago UK visa rules tightened for care staff, skilled workers and some students

The minimum salary required for Skilled Worker visas is also being increased

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2 w. ago Canada’s designated PM Mark Carney meets with Trudeau as Trump threat looms

Former central banker won landslide victory in Liberal party race as trade war with US hastens transfer of powerCanada’s incoming prime minister, Mark Carney, has met with Justin Trudeau as the pair discuss a transfer of power after the former central banker’s landslide victory at the Liberal party’s leadership race.The meeting on Monday sets the stage for an imminent federal election and gives Canada a fresh leader to square off against the United States president, with the two countries locked in a bitter trade war provoked by Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Canada’s designated PM Mark Carney meets Trudeau as Trump threat looms

Former central banker won landslide victory in Liberal party race as trade war with US hastens transfer of powerCanada’s incoming prime minister, Mark Carney, has met with Justin Trudeau as the pair discuss a transfer of power after the former central banker’s landslide victory at the Liberal party’s leadership race.The meeting on Monday sets the stage for an imminent federal election and gives Canada a fresh leader to square off against the United States president, with the two countries locked in a bitter trade war provoked by Donald Trump. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago HMRC breaks silence over powers to check 'every' UK bank account

The DWP are clamping down on fraud, and staff are now being given the power to access bank accounts and take cash.

Economics

3 w. ago EcoFlow Rapid 10 power bank review: This might be the best power bank I've ever tested

The EcoFlow Rapid 10 is a £90, 10,000mAh power bank packed with clever features. Is it worth the price? Here’s my review.

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3 w. ago Amazon has some incredible deals on Anker power banks right now

We've seen savings of up to 65%, with prices starting at just £7.99 for top-spec charging solutions

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3 w. ago Passenger horror as plane cabin fills up with smoke and chemical smell

A flight heading for Bangkok, Thailand, filled with smoke not long before landing due to a power bank catching fire — now some airlines are changing their rules on portable chargers in luggage

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