Why did Ryanair-Air Malta plane window blow out mid-air and could it happen again?

by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Business

News summary produced by Claude AI A passenger aboard a Ryanair-Air Malta Boeing 737-800 experienced a harrowing incident when a window failed during flight from Thessaloniki, Greece. The window dislodged at approximately 16,000 feet, with the passenger’s head...

Burnham must avoid ‘summer of speculation’ on tax, warns CBI chief

by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Business

News summary produced by Claude AI Rain Newton-Smith, chief executive of the Confederation of British Industry, has cautioned the incoming Labour leadership against creating uncertainty through public speculation on tax and spending policies during the summer...

Stonegate pub and bar chain investigated over ‘unfair’ treatment of landlords

by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Business

News summary produced by Claude AI The pubs code adjudicator has launched a formal investigation into Stonegate Group, the operator of major pub and bar chains including the Slug & Lettuce and Be At One brands. The regulatory action targets the company’s...

Brewdog co-founder James Watt launches bid to buy back beer firm

by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Business

News summary produced by Claude AI James Watt, co-founder of Brewdog, has submitted a bid to repurchase the craft beer company, according to communications sent to investors earlier this week. The move comes several months after Tilray, a US beverage and medical...

Thames Water increases bonus payments to £4m despite uncertainty over future

by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Business

News summary produced by Claude AI Thames Water announced a significant increase in bonus payments to senior managers, raising the total from £2.8m to £4.1m for the financial year ending March 2026, despite the utility company operating under material uncertainty...

EasyJet passengers stuck on tarmac for hours when plane couldn’t refuel

by News Feed Editor | Jul 16, 2026 | Business

News summary produced by Claude AI An EasyJet aircraft operating a flight from Rome was diverted to Stansted Airport after a British Airways plane temporarily blocked a runway at Gatwick Airport. The diversion created significant operational challenges for the...