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Danes reluctant to embrace retirement at 70
Danes reluctant to embrace retirement at 70
Economy
by  AFP

On paper, Kirsten Evans is among the first group of Danes who have to wait until age 70 to retire with a full pension, but she has no intention of waiting that long. But those born after December 31, 1970 -- including Evans -- will have to wait until age 70.

London's Heathrow eyes higher fees for £10bn upgrade
London's Heathrow eyes higher fees for £10bn upgrade
Economy
by  AFP

London's Heathrow Airport on Friday said it plans to invest £10 billion ($14 billion) over the next five years in upgrades to boost passenger numbers, largely funded by higher charges to airlines. Of the £10 billion, £2 billion will come from shareholders, while the remainder will be financed through higher charges paid by airlines -- costs that are often passed on to passengers.