Virgin Atlantic CEO Shai Weiss criticized the U.K. Labour government’s October budget for imposing a “tax on growth” through increased Air Passenger Duty rates on the aviation industry, stressing the importance of recognizing aviation as a strategic asset for the U.K. Under Labour policy, APD rates will rise, with the Treasury citing inflation as a reason for the hike, leading to increased revenue generation but facing backlash from businesses due to the impact on air fares and the wider economy.
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Yellowstone wreck driver was at twice the legal alcohol limit, police say
A recent crash involving a pickup truck and a tour van near Yellowstone National Park resulted in seven fatalities, including the driver, Isaiah Moreno, 25, who had a blood alcohol level of .20%, more than twice the legal limit. The collision occurred when Moreno's vehicle crossed the center line on U.S. Highway 20, leading to both vehicles igniting in flames; six victims were from China, Italy, and California. Survivors were hospitalized, and police emphasized the...
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