Boris Johnson resignation: why Rishi Sunak can’t afford to lose more than one of three impending byelections: The turmoil in the Conservative party unleashed by Boris Johnson’s abrupt resignation from parliament has triggered three separate byelections. The first is in the former prime minister’s London seat of Uxbridge and South Ruislip, where he had a …
The whole world is facing a debt crisis – but richer countries can afford to stop it: Shutterstock/Immersion Imagery Countries across the world are drifting towards a debt crisis. Economic slowdowns and rising inflation have increased demands on spending, making it almost impossible for many governments to pay back the money they owe. In normal …
Ukraine war: why the world can’t afford to let Russia get away with its land grab – lessons from history: Much of the international community has condemned Russia’s annexation of four provinces of Ukraine as illegal. Joe Biden accused Vladmir Putin of a “fraudulent attempt” to claim Ukrainian territory and said the move was “trampling …
Five billion people can’t afford surgery – a team of innovators could soon change this: Gasless laparoscopic surgery performed by Dr Biju Islary using the RAIS system. Dr. Hampher Kynjing, Nazareth Hospital, Shillong, Author provided Have you or a loved one ever needed surgery? Imagine what your life would be like if you couldn’t have …
Why Britain really can’t afford to cut civil servants right now: Shutterstock A letter leaked to the BBC has revealed that the UK government aims to cut up to 91,000 civil service jobs over the next three years to save money. The letter, sent to civil servants by Simon Case, the cabinet secretary, sets out …
P&O Ferries: how some companies can afford to break the law: reppans/Alamy Stock Photo A week after 800 P&O Ferries workers lost their jobs without notice, the CEO of the company is now facing calls to lose his. Peter Hebblethwaite is under pressure from the UK government to resign after he admitted the company had …
How To Beat Load -Shedding At A Price You Can Afford: Johannesburg, 03 March 2022 – You may be wondering how to prepare your house or your business for load-shedding. This guide provides ideas for you to consider – some of which are easy and affordable. DO THE EASY THINGS FIRST Check the load-shedding schedule …
Some of the super-rich want to pay more tax – but society cannot afford to depend on them: Shutterstock/Pilguj Demands for the super wealthy to pay more taxes are not new. But they don’t usually come from billionaires or millionaires. Yet on January 19 2022, around 100 of the world’s richest people declared that the …
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We can’t afford to just build greener. We must build less: The greenest buildings are those that exist already Danist Soh on Unsplash, FAL As the built environment takes centre stage at COP26, the scale and urgency of the climate crisis and of the industry’s responsibility to address it comes into focus. A recent report …
Nigeria needs to address incessant strikes by doctors. It can’t afford not to: Doctors in Nigerian hospitals work under difficult conditions. Shutterstock Doctor and healthcare worker strikes are a global phenomenon reported both in highly industrialised and developing countries. Healthcare worker strikes are of growing concern for international and local health authorities. They represent a …
The music industry is booming and can afford to give artists a fairer deal: Shutterstock/Chaay_Tee Shares in Universal Music Group surged after its US$ 40 billion (£29.5 billion) flotation on September 21, suggesting many people think the music business has a strong future. One of them, Lucian Grainge, the company’s chief executive, believes expansion will …
Pinpointing the role of climate change in every storm is impossible – and a luxury most countries can’t afford: Tropical Storm Ida recently left a path of devastation across the US, capping a summer beset by wildfires, heatwaves and floods which broke records around the world. The inevitable question after each of these extreme weather …
South Africa in the news: We cannot afford to lose this generation to school dropouts related to Covid-19: Pupils who drop out before attaining a matric certificate are less likely to pursue any kind of further education or to secure or maintain stable employment. This lack of opportunity heightens their …: “South Africa” – BingNews …
UK local councils failing people who can’t afford a funeral, says new report: Tuomas Kallio/Shutterstock The average cost of a funeral has been steadily rising in the UK for nearly two decades and now amounts to £4,184. In 2017, prompted by concerns about the lack of transparency around funeral costs, the UK government tasked its …
Gas boiler ban: how to make sure everyone can afford low-carbon heating: Africa Studio/Shutterstock Most of us only think about central heating when it stops working or when the fuel bills arrive. So reports of an impending ban on gas boilers in the UK – and news that green alternatives such as heat pumps can …
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South Africa in the news: Full dams don’t mean water security — Gauteng can’t afford to be complacent: After good summer rains, the dams that supply water to Johannesburg and much of South Africa’s economic heartland are full. This, then, is the time to start worrying about water supplies.: “South Africa” – BingNews Coronavirus Briefing: …