More smoky, hazy air blanketed much of the province Monday as hundreds of wildfires continued to rage across British Columbia.
Tag: PLUMMETS
Turkish lira plummets to all-time low as US sanctions begin to bite
Investors are dumping Turkey’s national currency, the lira, after Washington imposed sanctions relating to the trial of an American pastor accused of backing terrorism. The lira hit an all-time low of 5.11 versus the dollar on Friday after the US sanctioned two of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ministers who played a key role in detaining […]
Foreign Influence? Europe Tilts Even Further Into SUV Mania; Diesel Popularity Plummets
The continent that spawned microscopic postwar bubble cars and made the “city car” segment a thing is moving ever further away from its automotive past. European buyers, perhaps influenced by their American counterparts, are beginning to realize they truly can have it all, adjusting their buying habits accordingly. Of course, by “all,” we mean all […]
Mysterious satellite plummets to Earth in fireball (PHOTOS)
A mysterious fireball spotted over Peru on Saturday turned out to be part of an old satellite falling to Earth. The Peruvian Air Force was quick to reveal the source of the flames after the round object was found by locals near Larancahuani in the Puno region near the Bolivian border, La Nacion reports. Locals […]
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling PLUMMETS amid Brexit ‘no-deal’ uncertainty
The pound has dropped even further against the euro amid the uncertainty surrounding the Brexit deal. Yesterday the pound was trading at 1.126, before dropping to 1.120 today. It comes after the prime minister Theresa May headed to Brussels to discuss a Brexit deal. However talks have stalled as confusion rises amongst the EU leaders […]
Diesel car value PLUMMETS by THOUSANDS as toxin tax and scrappage scheme unveiled
It’s a bad day to be a diesel driver. The value of used diesel vehicles has fallen by up to 26 per cent in the UK following the introduction of scrappage schemes and toxin taxes. Average values of second-hand vehicles has plummeted by 5.7 per cent across the board. Cars like the Vauxhall Corsa have […]
Diesel car price value PLUMMETS as Government wages war on air pollution
They have suffered losses of up to £607 as the Government wages war on air pollution linked to diesel engines. Plans including “toxin taxes” and “scrappage schemes” have forced down diesel prices by an average of nearly six per cent as used car buyers switch to petrol. Details of the latest headache for diesel-owners are […]
Pound to euro exchange rate – sterling PLUMMETS after Bank of England's Brexit WARNING
The exchange rate has dipped to its lowest level since November 2016 after a day of Brexit warnings. GBP is buying €1.118, down from a weekly high of €1.142 seen late last week. Sterling has been significantly impacted after comments from Bank of England (BoE) Deputy Governor Ben Broadbent out of Amsterdam yesterday. The pound […]
Conservative coup rumors swirl as May’s popularity plummets
Published time: 7 Jul, 2017 11:15 Prime Minister Theresa May risks being overthrown by members of her own party amid reports a coup is being planned for later this year. According to the Sun, a government source said junior ministers are growing increasingly concerned that May, who has been described as a “horse with a […]
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling PLUMMETS to a low after Bank of England report
Pound sterling was sent into a nose dive against the euro after the Bank of England (BoE) released their stability report. While the pound rose as Prime Minister Theresa May agreed a deal with the DUP, the report sent the British currency crashing. Currency analyst at TorFx, Laura Parsons said: “The news that the Conservatives […]
