National insurance rise: what do upcoming tax changes mean for me? An expert explains
Mar 27, 2022 14:16 pm UTC| Economy
April 6 marks the start of the new 2022-23 tax year and the day most workers start to pay a new tax: the health and social care levy. For one year only, the levy will take the form of a 1.25 percentage point increase in...
Ukraine Recap: game theory and psychology shed light on negotiations
Mar 27, 2022 14:15 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
As the war approaches the one-month mark, this week a lot of the thinking has shifted to how negotiations might bring the violence to an end. As western leaders gather in Brussels to discuss what might be done to pressure...
McDonald’s Japan offers Thick-Cut Spicy Bacon Teritama for spring
Mar 26, 2022 23:47 pm UTC| Life Economy Business
McDonalds Japan is now selling its springtime season-limited Thick-Cut Spicy Bacon Teritama, as the newest addition to its Teritama lineup. This latest Teritama burger version adds a spicy kick to the sweet teriyaki...
New Balance lawsuit forces startup to rebrand from 'Balance Athletica' to 'Vitality'
Mar 25, 2022 23:59 pm UTC| Law Sports Economy
A lawsuit by New balance forced emerging family-owned athleisure brand Balance Athletica to change its name to Vitality. The brand is now looking to continue elevating the goodwill presence it has developed over the...
Pepsi collaborates with IHOP to offer Maple Syrup Cola
Mar 25, 2022 23:59 pm UTC| Economy Business
PepsiCo has come up with a new beverage dubbed the Pepsi Maple Syrup Cola in collaboration with pancake house IHOP, which will only be available through a social media giveaway until March 29. Oddly, this soda wont be...
Red Bull launches summer edition strawberry-apricot energy drink
Mar 25, 2022 23:57 pm UTC| Life Business Economy
Red Bull has unveiled its latest addition to its Summer Editions with the launch of a strawberry-apricot flavored energy drink, designed to be enjoyed on its own or in a seasonal mocktail. Red Bull Summer Edition...
Toshiba shareholders dismissed proposal to divide the company into two
Mar 25, 2022 10:00 am UTC| Business Economy
Toshiba, a Japanese multinational company, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, went through a lot of problems as it faced many scandals in recent years. Its leaders were also changed, but it has yet to fully recover. In an...
Johannesburg in a time of darkness: Ivan Vladislavić’s new memoir reminds us of the city’s fragility
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