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The Maldives is known for its gorgeous white sand beaches, crystal clear oceans and vibrant wildlife, making it a popular destination for a luxurious, relaxing break. It can be easy to eat vegan in the Maldives provided that you plan ahead and communicate with resorts and restaurants. Here are three tips for having a successful trip to the Maldives as a vegan. #1. Contact your resort in advance! The luxurious resorts in the Maldives are keen to provide a bespoke and indulgent experience for every guest. With this in mind, you’ll find that many are happy to cater to vegan diets if they have plenty of prior warning. The popularity of veganism has grown dramatically over the last decade and it continues to rise. There are currently around 79 million vegans worldwide , which means demand for vegan dining options is higher than ever. Lots of resorts in the Maldives are clued into this demand and already have an excellent range of vegan dishes on their menus. Some even have dedicated ve...

MG have been the first in of a wave of Chinese brand electric cars coming down the road to Europe, and are making the most of their head start here, writes Brian Byrne. Their latest model is the MG4, the first EV hatchback from the marque, once a sporty iconic British one but now owned by the giant SAIC Motor Company in China. Driving the MG4 was being very much in the public eye. It turned heads all the time, and not just because of the orange colour, appropriately named Volcano. The car is very smartly styled, and quite distinctive. The designers went for advanced-looking lights up front and a brace of spoilers at the back extending from the roof that reference some supercar styling motifs. The visual kink in the profile made by black colouring in the lower parts does its bit too. No question, here is something smart. In size The MG4 sits between Renault’s Megane E-Tech and Cupra’s Born electric cars, but is wider than both. All three can be considered in the space where V...