Why the English and British don’t see eye to eye on immigration
When we look at the UK population, we find that immigration may have some adverse consequences for subjective well-being, but...
Economy
These strikes are telling us something: Britain’s era of low wages may be over | Andy Beckett
For almost half a century, in other words within the limits of political memory, Britain has been a country where the priority of most governments has been to keep a few key economic numbers low. Income tax, interest rates, inflation and most people’s wages: all were deliberately suppressed by Downing Street and its collaborators in business and the Bank of England. By doing so a space was created – in theory at least – for certain interest groups to flourish: employers, entrepreneurs, shareholders, top earners, homeowners and consumers. Together, they...
Biden wants ‘green’ economy, but talks fail to revive key aluminum plant
Comment on this storyCommentPresident Biden has repeatedly said he wants electric cars and other clean-energy technologies to be built from...
World markets decline, rattled by plans for more rate hikes
BANGKOK: Shares in Europe and Asia skidded Friday as central bank plans for more interest rate hikes rattled markets, according...
UK downturn moderates in December but factories struggle – PMI
LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The downturn across British businesses has eased slightly this month, apart from for manufacturers, and...
Economic power shift to Asia accelerates as USA turns south
US Stock market, Property and the Economy, are all in decline. The expected Stock Market 'Crash of 23', by some...
Fungal toxins are widespread in European wheat – threatening human health and the economy
Wheat provides 19 per cent of the calories and 21 per cent of the protein consumed by humans globally. But...
UK consumer confidence at its lowest sustained level for nearly 50 years
UK consumer confidence is at its lowest sustained level in almost 50 years, as the country braces for a prolonged...
U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit: Strengthening Partnerships to Meet Shared Priorities
The U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, from December 13-15 in Washington DC, highlighted the U.S. commitment to expanding and deepening our partnership...
EU passes 9th round of anti-Russia sanctions over Ukraine war
The European Union agreed to impose a fresh round of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, diplomats said...
