News Tag: volcanic
May 17, 2010
Sir Richard Branson is calling for urgent intervention to avoid damage to the UK economy after some airports were closed again at the weekend, due to the return of the volcanic ash cloud.
Airports across the country closed from 1:00pm yesterday after the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) extended its no-fly zone due to the ash cloud being blown above ...
Economic fears as volcanic ash returns to UK airspace
by Kay Murchie
May 6, 2010
Activity in the UK’s closely-watched service sector slowed in April, hit by the volcanic ash cloud which disrupted businesses.
Furthermore, activity was hit by concerns about the outcome of the general election, according to analysts.
The latest activity index from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS)/Markit PMI showed a reading of 55.3 in April, down from 56.5 the ...