Liz Truss: this is what happens when governments pursue growth at all costs: When Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng unveiled his mini-budget on September 23, he was making it clear that the government is prioritising economic growth over inflation – which was one reason the financial markets reacted so badly to his plan. This clear willingness to …
Disabled people are already cutting back on costs more than others – for many, the £150 cost of living payment won’t do much to help: NDAB Creativity / Shutterstock Even before the current cost of living crisis, disabled people were much more likely than non-disabled people to be in poverty and living on inadequate incomes. …
Obesity costs South Africa billions. We did the sums: Quantifying the financial costs of overweight and obesity is important for national policy. Shutterstock Globally, it is widely acknowledged that obesity-related conditions and their complications add hugely to healthcare costs and productivity losses. In turn this adds a large burden on individuals, their families and on …
Energy crisis: why French households are largely protected from soaring costs while British families struggle: Improvements to the GB power market could help tackle the coming energy crisis. Bohbeh / Shutterstock British households are bracing for a winter of massive energy price increases. The average annual bill is forecast to rise above £4,000, which is …
Eco-friendly tech comes with its own environmental costs: that’s why it’s vital to cut energy demand now: Mining and extracting metals has ecologically damaging consequences. Shutterstock If we want to keep global temperature rise below 1.5 or even 2?, we’ll need a monumental shift in how our energy and transport systems work. The International Energy …
What coltan mining in the DRC costs people and the environment: Alain Libondo (17) left, and Nsinku Zihindula (25), hammering at solid rock to find cassiterite and coltan at Szibira, South Kivu. Photo by Tom Stoddart via Getty Images The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is rich in natural resources – its untapped deposits of …
Energy strategy: expensive nuclear power push ignores chance to cut costs of UK’s electricity system: The high global gas price has quadrupled the wholesale energy price for consumers across the UK over the last six months, with those on default tariffs paying by direct debit likely to see their average annual bill rise by £693, …
Businesses are being hit by tax hikes and higher energy costs – and it will mostly hurt poorer people: Wages and consumer goods are in the firing line. Etienne Giradet/Unsplash, CC BY-SA In the UK, much attention has been paid to the fact that employees’ national insurance (NI) contributions have increased from April 6 – …
Clean, boost, save: Optimise your device, lower your data costs: Consumer spending on mobile apps reached $ 170 billion in 2021 according to App Annie’s newly released “State of Mobile 2022? report, seeing 230 billion apps downloaded worldwide in 2021, setting another record. As phones become more accessible and data costs start to decrease in …
Families count the costs as big tech fails to offer cheap phone, laptop and fridge repairs: Tech companies do not make it easy or affordable to get products repaired. iJasper/Shutterstock Each year 50 million tonnes of electronic and electrical waste is produced globally. A big part of this waste results from “product obsolescence” – the …
Time and trauma: what fetching water costs women and girls in Nairobi’s informal settlements: Women carry water buckets filled with water after fetching it from one of the illegal freshwater points in Mathare slum. EPA-EFE/Daniel Irungu Fetching water is usually a “women’s affair”, as has been documented all over the world. The consequences of spending …
Black Friday for Amazon workers: the human costs behind consumer convenience: Frederic Legrand – COMEO / Shutterstock With the holiday shopping season upon us, many people will be taking advantage of the low prices and speedy delivery promised by Amazon. The online retail giant is more popular than ever, and it is bringing on thousands …
South Africa in the news: South Africa Insurers Count Excess Death Costs As New Wave Seen: South African insurers are counting the cost of higher-than-expected mortality claims amid concern a new wave of coronavirus cases is taking off. Old Mutual Ltd.’s life insurance unit reported “a …: “South Africa” – BingNews Aspire Art Auctions November …
South Africa in the news: Here’s how much it costs to start a food truck in SA, according to these experts: Finding a a prime location and the perfect product is the biggest challenge, according to the Cape Town Food Truck Association.: “South Africa” – BingNews ICC T20 World Cup 2021, India vs Pakistan: Team …
South Africa in the news: Thinking of living in Bali as the WFH dream? Couple that did outline the low costs of living there: A young surfing-mad ex-corporate couple who made the dream move to live and work in Bali have shared the secrets to their low cost freedom on the island paradise.: “South Africa” …
Social care reform: lifetime cap on costs may only partially protect assets: The costs of care in old age can be scarily high and difficult to plan for, particularly if it becomes necessary to move into a care home. It’s estimated that while a quarter of older people might escape the need for care altogether, …
South Africa in the news: billion operational costs push private jet owners into bankruptcy: Economic dire strait in which average Nigerians find themselves may have caught up with the wealthiest and nouveau riche, pushing many into bankruptcy.: “South Africa” – BingNews Didi suspends UK launch plans amid China crackdown on tech firms: Chinese ride-hailing giant …
South Africa in the news: Shot into canyon costs Louis Oosthuizen at US Open: Louis Oosthuizen has repeatedly put himself in contention at majors with his syrupy swing and easygoing nature.: “South Africa” – BingNews Bili and Sihle fourth set of Tuks brothers going to Olympics: I was appointed assistant coach in 2018.” Nqobile and …