February 2023 unemployment drops by 84 persons over last year

Apr 4 2023

According to newly released information by the National Statistics Office (NSO), the number of registered unemployed persons in February 2023 decreased by 84 persons over the same month in 2022.

Meanwhile, the number of registered persons with a disability decreased by 23 persons over the same period in February 2022.

Registered unemployment levels decreased across all age groups except for registrants aged between 30 to 44 years of age.

Clerical support jobs were the most common occupations sought by the registered unemployed.

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London City Airport scraps 100ml liquid rule thanks to new CT scanners

Apr 4 2023

Passengers travelling through London City Airport will no longer have to limit liquids to just 100ml in hand luggage, thanks to newly introduced high-tech CT scanners at security.

The move will come into effect today and comes after the UK government set a deadline (June 2024) for most UK airports to install the machinery.

The tech will also mean that passengers will no longer have to remove tablets, laptops and other electronic items from their hand luggage for security checks.

The CT scanners will high resolution 3D images to check hand luggage and clothing for potentially dangerous items. Passengers can now take up to two litres of liquid in their hand luggage.

The 100ml rule dates back to 2006 after a terrorist threat led to airports forcing passengers to place liquids in a clear plastic bag. This was aimed at stopping liquid explosives from being carried onto planes.

Trials of the new technology have reportedly been conducted at some airports and it showed the effectiveness of the equipment. They are already used in airports such as Schiphol in Amsterdam.

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said that most major airports will roll out the new technology this year. Customers were still warned to check the return rules for carrying liquids at any airport.

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Motorcyclist grievously injured after Raħal Ġdid car crash

Apr 4 2023

Yesterday evening, at around 2145hrs, a 33-year-old Indian man resident of Swieqi, was taken to Mater Dei Hospital after getting injured in a traffic incident in Vjal Sir Paul Boffa, Raħal Ġdid.

From preliminary investigations it was found that a crash had taken place between a Suzuki Swift driven by a 21-year-old resident of Isla and a Peugeot Tweet driven by the victim.

The motorcyclist was given preliminary assistance by a medical team and then taken to Mater Dei Hospital. He was later certified as having suffered grievous injuries.

Police investigations are still ongoing.

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New Google Flights tool will help you book the cheapest tickets

Apr 4 2023

Google Flights is currently testing a new program which will ensure that you are guaranteed to book the lowest price for your flight.

The platform is rolling out a brand new feature which will offer customers the lowest price when booking certain flights.

Flights available through this new feature will be indicated with price guarantee badges. If, when booking a flight, you see the badge, this means that Google is confident that the price will not get any cheaper before takeoff.

If it does lower between purchase and departure, Google will send the difference through Google Pay. Google are currently testing the program on flights available to be booked with the ‘Book on Google’ itineraries departing from the US.

“No one likes to feel buyer’s remorse, and that’s especially true for a big purchase like plane tickets where the prices change from day to day”, a Google announcement reads.

“We’ve all thought to ourselves: Should I book now in case the price goes up tomorrow? Or should I wait in case there’s a better deal next week?”

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