How to design clean energy subsidies that work – without wasting money on free riders
Nov 23, 2022 05:15 am UTC| Economy
The planet is heating up as greenhouse gas emissions rise, contributing to extreme heat waves and once-unimaginable flooding. Yet despite the risks, countries policies are not on track to keep global warming in...
The UK's privatisation drive cost lives, research suggests
Nov 23, 2022 05:14 am UTC| Economy
The UKs most active period of privatisation saw health and safety disasters and fatalities increase dramatically. In recently published research, we identified 27 multifatality disasters between 1979 and 1997 leading to...
When's the best time to use frequent flyer miles to book flights?
Nov 23, 2022 05:13 am UTC| Economy
Traveling during major holidays like Thanksgiving can be expensive, since so many people want to see their friends and families, wherever they might be. Its especially hard this year with inflation soaring at the...
Nov 23, 2022 05:12 am UTC| Law Economy
Among the grim news in Jeremy Hunts recent autumn statement was an attempt to square the circle on energy bills. Funding for the Energy Price Guarantee that aims to limit household energy prices will continue throughout...
Government debt won't necessarily burden future generations – but austerity will
Nov 23, 2022 05:12 am UTC| Economy
In his autumn budget statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said that the Conservatives dont leave debts for the next generation. As such, he vowed to halve government borrowing over the next five years. This promise is key...
Christmas may be safe, but three-year port dispute shows the IR system is full of holes
Nov 23, 2022 05:08 am UTC| Business Economy
Australias industrial relations umpire has delayed industrial action that would have crippled Australias ports in the lead-up to Christmas. But the dispute in which it has intervened one that has dragged on since 2019 ...
Coca-Cola sells bleach soda version in Japan
Nov 22, 2022 23:13 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
Coca-Cola Zero Soul Blast went on sale recently in Japan to coincide with the premiere of the Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War continuation of the anime TV series, Coca-Cola Japan pledges that the beach soda helps you...
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