Cocoa prices rise to fresh records: Will we run out of chocolate?
Cocoa prices have been steadily rising due to poor harvests, as a result of extreme weather in important cocoa-producing countries in West Africa. ADVERTISEMENTCocoa prices…
Say one thing, do another? The government’s record rise in net migration
Tom Pursglove MP, the Legal Migration Minister, told me: "We've seen incredible generosity in our country to people from Ukraine, people from Afghanistan, people from…
Rise of the techie cargo thieves: How digitally savvy theft has invaded trucking
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Canadian Press Christopher ReynoldsPublished Mar 24, 2024 • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering…
Is the US Dollar Losing its Grip? The Rise of Alternative Reserve Currencies
Authors: Meherab Hossain and Md. Obaidullah For decades, the US dollar has enjoyed unparalleled dominance as the world’s reserve currency, underpinning global trade and finance.…
Martin Lewis reveals the one simple text Brits should send to save money on phone bills as prices set to rise in days
MONEY saving expert Martin Lewis has revealed the best text a Brit can send to save money on their phone bills. In a video shared…
‘Carol Doda Topless at the Condor’ pays buoyant tribute to ’60s icon
San Francisco’s own Botticelli’s Venus was nightclub dancing goddess Carol Doda, her scallop shell a white baby grand piano supported by hydraulics and descending from…
Cost of UK passports set to rise again next month in blow for holidaymakers
The cost of online applications made within the UK for people aged 16 and above will increase from £82.50 to £88.50 under the proposals, the…
Euro 2024 play-offs: Luxembourg’s ‘extraordinary’ rise to brink of history
Luc Holtz has been Luxembourg boss since 201015 December 1982 was wet and windy at Wembley. It was also stormy for Luxembourg's footballers as they…
Nordic tensions on the rise amid Russian anger over NATO accessions | Russia-Ukraine war News
Finland PM urges EU to step up defence spending and coordination, as tensions rise with Russia following NATO accession. Signs of tension with Russia are…
Energy industry methane emissions rise close to record in 2023 | Fossil Fuels News
Emissions of greenhouse gas responsible for a third of global warming ‘unacceptably high’, says energy watchdog. Methane emissions from the energy sector approached record highs…
Tasmania’s migrant communities say racial abuse is on the rise in Hobart — and it’s time for change
In short: Tasmania's multicultural council says racist incidents are increasing.The council wants legislative change to take the issue more seriously, as well as better data on…
Stock market today: Asian shares rise after Wall Street sets another record
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Yuri KageyamaPublished Mar 08, 2024 • 3 minute read Article contentTOKYO (AP) — Asian shares were…
Dharshini David: An election giveaway but taxes will still rise
My main takeaway from Wednesday's Budget is that many are still going to see their tax bills rise. Source link
Yalago: Global hotel bookings rise by 25% in 2024
Yalago, part of the Emirates Group and one of the world’s fastest-growing leisure accommodation wholesale specialists, has announced a record high in hotel bookings with…
Labour must shoulder the blame for the rise in hateful antisemitism on the streets of Britain, minister says
LABOUR must shoulder the blame for the rise in hateful antisemitism on the streets of Britain, a Cabinet Minister has said. Tory Party chairman Richard…
Republican Steve Garvey’s remarkable rise to top of California poll
The latest UC Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies poll co-sponsored by The Times shows Republican Steve Garvey with a slight lead with days to go…
Kununurra Metaland closure sparks fears East Kimberley consumer prices will rise
In short: The closure of Kununurra's Metaland has caused a big ripple through the town.The void could push up prices for consumers at a time…
Marriage Pressure Is Giving Rise To Unfavourable Dynamics For The Unmarried In Nigeria
The pressure to get married started pressing down Hadiza Bukar’s* neck as soon as she completed her undergraduate studies in Kano, North West Nigeria. She…
School absence fines for parents to rise by £20
Most of the fines in England are for unauthorised term-time holidays, the education secretary says. Source link
Employment growth slows but wages set to rise in 2024, say HR professionals
In short: A survey of 602 HR professionals reveals fewer employers are hiring, but there has also been a decline in firing since late last year.Employers…