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5 Things You Need To Know, Today, on Thursday 10th February 2022
5. Disney says trips to its US theme parks have surged, above pre-pandemic levels, after Covid measures have been eased.
Meanwhile, Disney+ added 11.8 million subscribers in the last three months of 2021, taking the total to almost 130 million worldwide.
4. Openreach is to create 4,000 jobs this year as part of its plans to expand its full-fibre broadband across the UK.
The company said the new roles, which include 3,000 apprenticeships, would help its bid to reach 25 million homes and businesses by the end of 2026.
3. Stansted Airport has hosted its first in-person jobs fair for more than two years, with the Essex airport looking to fill about 300 roles.
The airport is optimistic about the future and, with 90,000 passengers expected this weekend, they hope to reach pre-pandemic levels for the summer.
2. Rising energy bills and staff wages are pushing most businesses to increase prices for customers, a survey by the British Chambers of Commerce has found.
The business lobby group said three in four firms were raising prices due to higher costs, while half of the 1,000 asked were looking to cut spending.
1. All Covid regulations, including the requirement to isolate after testing positive, are due to be abolished in England in two weeks, Boris Johnson has announced.
The prime minister moved the plan forward by a month, saying the change “shows that the hard work of the British people is paying off”.