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World's most extraordinary tiny hotel rooms
December 30, 2024
Capsule hotels have been reimagined for a new generation of tourists, from spheres floating in the sky in Canada to recycled sewer pipes in Colombia. The world's first capsule hotel, established in 1979 in Osaka, Japan, must have resembled a morgue at night, with tidy rows of slender sleeping capsules, each holding a reclining cadaver.
Islam and Christmas: Frequently Asked Questions
December 25, 2024
British Muslims, although not celebrating Christmas in the same way as Christians, do honour Jesus as a prophet. In Islam, Jesus is known as Isa (peace be upon him). Imam Adil Tagari, of Preston Mosque, says that the overlaps between the faiths can come as a shock to Christians.“For the most part, we do agree on many points, like Jesus being a prophet of God, Jesus being an Israelite, and a lot of Jesus’ teachings as well.
UK global talent visa: requirements, application process and eligibility
December 17, 2024
People with extraordinary accomplishments or abilities can work and live in the UK with the UK Global Talent visa. One must first fulfill certain requirements, such as receiving an endorsement or an appropriate prize, before they can submit an application.
Rachel Reeves Proposes Pension 'Mega Funds' for Infrastructure Investment
November 16, 2024
Under government proposals to boost infrastructure spending, pension "mega funds" will be established. According to Treasury proposals, reforms might "unlock £80 billion" in investment, demonstrating that larger but fewer funds can yield higher returns.
Why are passports different colours and what do they mean?
October 27, 2024
In the wake of Brexit, UK passports have just changed from red to blue, but what does this mean? In addition to red and blue, you may also see green and black passports, however it appears that the colors chosen for particular nations have a purpose.
Canada plans to cut new immigration by 21%.
October 24, 2024
Canada's government has made a significant policy change in an attempt to hold onto power by announcing that it will cut immigration for the first time in years.
DWP is warned against ‘rushing’ disability benefit assessment changes
October 17, 2024
Experts warn that the government is speeding planned changes to disability benefits evaluations, which could negatively impact over half a million vulnerable individuals.
They are noticeably extinct, where have all our insects gone?
October 06, 2024
It appears that 2024 will be the year when the absence of insects in the countryside, and notably in gardens, becomes most apparent. This is not a local phenomenon; it is estimated that worldwide insect populations may have decreased by approximately 75% during the past 50 years, however caution should be exercised when interpreting any of these numbers due to various factors.
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