Fears for famous British landmark as visitor numbers plummet and losses double

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"The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.Your support makes all the difference. The Eden Project has announced a challenging year, marked by tumbling visitor numbers, more than doubled losses, and significant job cuts."

"The Cornish ecological centre saw a 10 per cent drop in visitors, falling to 543,000 in the year to March 31 from 604,000 previously. This decline was attributed to "more challenging trading conditions in South West tourism". Pre-tax losses for the group deepened to 3.5 million, compared with 1.5 million the prior year, according to its latest accounts. A "major restructuring" was undertaken, resulting in 75 job losses."

A national news outlet is soliciting donations to fund on-the-ground journalism across US topics, refusing to lock readers behind paywalls and asking supporters to cover costs so reporting remains accessible. The outlet highlights coverage ranging from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech and says donations enable reporters to speak to both sides. The Eden Project recorded a 10% drop in visitors to 543,000 in the year to March 31, with pre-tax losses widening to 3.5 million from 1.5 million. A major restructuring cut 75 jobs to reduce employment costs and implement efficiencies, following warnings to trim the wage bill by about 20%. Accounts flagged the inflationary impact of the UK Government 2024 budget and higher national insurance contribution costs; Eden Project architect Sir Nicholas Grimshaw died earlier this month (PA).

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