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How to help UK households manage rising energy bills - and decarbonise at the same time

Jan 24, 2023 07:36 am UTC| Economy Real Estate

The cost of electricity rose sixfold between January 2021 and November 2022 as the impact of the COVID pandemic combined with Russias invasion of Ukraine to push up wholesale energy prices. Without government...

Build-to-rent is seen as affordable, but it's unlikely to help those most in need

Dec 08, 2022 10:42 am UTC| Economy Real Estate

Australians desperately need more affordable homes, particularly homes for rent. The prospect of home ownership is rapidly receding for many people, especially younger generations (as the chart below shows). More people...

Negative equity is looming for some home owners – but you only need to worry if you need to sell

Nov 09, 2022 03:41 am UTC| Economy Real Estate

It feels like a perfect storm is building. The rising cost of living and higher interest rates are putting household budgets under stress, and falling house prices could push some home owners into negative equity. On...

The UK's Homes for Ukraine scheme is failing both refugees and their hosts – here's why

Oct 13, 2022 12:13 pm UTC| Real Estate

The UK governments Homes for Ukraine refugee hosting scheme has seen more than 180,000 Ukrainians granted visas so far. With more than 7 million Ukrainians scattered across Europe, this has, of course, been the right thing...

If your landlord wants to increase your rent, here are your rights

Sep 10, 2022 08:02 am UTC| Life Real Estate

Inflation is pushing up interest rates. Interest rates are pushing up mortgage costs. Theres talk of a rental supply crisis. This means theres a good chance your landlord wants to increase your rent. So what are your...

Rent crisis? Average rents are increasing less than you might think

Sep 05, 2022 04:23 am UTC| Economy Real Estate

You wouldnt know it from the pages of our daily newspapers, but the rate of growth in rents has been pretty modest. Not everywhere, not for everyone, but for most Australians who rent. According to the most recent...

Tinkering with the mortgage market won't solve the UK housing affordability crisis

Jul 07, 2022 03:31 am UTC| Economy Real Estate

UK borrowers may see the return of larger, longer-term loans as the government plans a comprehensive review of the mortgage market with the aim of boosting access to finance for first-time buyers. Rather than addressing...

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Economy

Will government investment make green hydrogen a reality in Australia?

In the budget last week, the government was keen to talk about its efforts to turn Australia into a renewable superpower under the umbrella of the Future Made in Australia policies. Future Made is a framework that sets...

Small businesses can help South Africa fight unemployment if they get proper support – study

South Africa has an alarming unemployment rate of approximately 32.1%. Solutions have been elusive. The unemployment rate has been consistently high for decades. Our research has revolved around entrepreneurship. We...

Australia is set to ban live sheep exports. What will this mean for the industry?

This month the federal government announced a plan to ban live sheep exports, set to come into effect from May 1 2028. The announcement coincided with the release of a highly anticipated report by an independent panel...

Latest inflation figures are good news

The U.S. economy is slowing, but not crashing. In the dismal science, this is what counts as good news. Thats the message I took away from the latest inflation data, released May 15, 2024, which showed U.S. consumer...

The budget is full of good news, but good news isn’t the same as good management

This years budget has something for everyone, with very little in the way of cuts and no new taxes. Its a classic good news pre-election budget. Whether it is too good to be true hinges on whether this budget...

Politics

Why the US government is intervening in the live music business and could break up Live Nation Entertainment – a music industry scholar explains

The U.S. Justice Department, along with 29 states and the District of Columbia, have filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, the parent company of Ticketmaster. The lawsuit alleges that Live Nation...

How Iran selects its supreme leader

The sudden death of President Ebrahim Raisi is unlikely to drastically alter Irans foreign and domestic policies, but it has left a power vacuum. As stipulated by the constitution, Raisi was replaced by his first vice...

Why the upcoming South African election a massive milestone for the ruling ANC

South Africans governing party, the African National Congress (ANC), is in trouble. After 30 years in charge, it is scrambling for support ahead of the upcoming national elections. The ANC has run the country since the...

How Modi is using TV, film and social media to sway voters in India’s election

As the worlds largest electorate goes to the polls in India, political parties are seeking to sway voters through popular culture, like film. Although cinema has long reflected and influenced the countrys political and...

California is about to tax guns more like alcohol and tobacco

Starting in July 2024, California will be the first state to charge an excise tax on guns and ammunition. The new tax an 11% levy on each sale will come on top of federal excise taxes of 10% or 11% for firearms and...

Science

Ancient DNA from an extinct native duck reveals how far birds flew to make New Zealand home

Ask a bird lover if they have heard of the extinct giant moa or its ancient predator, Haasts eagle, and the answer will likely be yes. The same cant be said of New Zealands extinct, but equally unique, mergansers a group...

Black holes are mysterious, yet also deceptively simple − a new space mission may help physicists answer hairy questions about these astronomical objects

Physicists consider black holes one of the most mysterious objects that exist. Ironically, theyre also considered one of the simplest. For years, physicists like me have been looking to prove that black holes are more...

Is dark matter’s main rival theory dead? There’s bad news from the Cassini spacecraft and other recent tests

One of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics today is that the forces in galaxies do not seem to add up. Galaxies rotate much faster than predicted by applying Newtons law of gravity to their visible matter, despite those...

Why are algorithms called algorithms? A brief history of the Persian polymath you’ve likely never heard of

Algorithms have become integral to our lives. From social media apps to Netflix, algorithms learn your preferences and prioritise the content you are shown. Google Maps and artificial intelligence are nothing without...

IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects

About a trillion tiny particles called neutrinos pass through you every second. Created during the Big Bang, these relic neutrinos exist throughout the entire universe, but they cant harm you. In fact, only one of them is...

Technology

Kia EV9 American Production Starts in Georgia, Qualifying for Federal Tax Credit Up to $7,500

Although the three-row Kia EV9 has been a huge success up to this point, it does have one significant drawback: because it is manufactured in Korea, it is not eligible for a tax credit of up to $7,500 unless it is obtained...

Hong Kong Officially Kicks Out All Unlicensed Crypto Exchanges, Enforcing Strict Regulations

Through this regulatory action, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has demonstrated its dedication to promoting a safe and open environment for the trading of virtual assets. Hong Kong Regulators Mandate Crypto...

Ethereum Price Soars Amid $40M Influx: Will the Bullish Trend Continue?

The price of Ethereum has recovered momentum after a period of volatile trading. Its price has recently increased due to increased anticipation following the surprise approval of the Spot Ethereum ETF by the United States...

Shiba Inu Burn Rate Jumps Over 300%, Investors Eye Possible Price Rebound

Shiba Inu experienced a 310.99% burn rate increase on Friday, May 31, causing excitement among traders about a potential price rebound. SHIB Burn Rate Spike Shibburn, a reputable website that meticulously tracks the...

Crypto Losses Surge in 2024 Amid Rising Hacks and Rug Pulls, Report Reveals

A recent report by Immunefi highlights a significant rise in cryptocurrency losses due to hacks and rug pulls in 2024. Despite a bullish market, the sector saw $473 million in losses, underscoring the urgent need for...