Thousands of migrant workers have worked under alleged abusive labor practices in the preparation for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, according to Amnesty International’s statement regarding Qatar’s new labor reforms. The labor reforms were said to have been
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Ethiopia’s political situation keeps increasing in severity. The two biggest complaints are armed conflict and supply shortages. The violence had recently been occurring unpredictably, as the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa described it. Because of these reasons, the U.S.
On October 26, the U.S. State Department approved its first sale to Saudi Arabia, which
China is largely known to be the biggest contributor of all countries to climate change
Frontline National Health Service staff in England will now have to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the United Kingdom’s health secretary Sajid Javid has announced. The health secretary told the House of Commons that a vaccination deadline for the 1st of
The Labour Party has said that it has been hit by a “cyber incident”, meaning that a “significant quantity” of its members’ data became inaccessible. The impact of the incident, which affected an external supplier, is not yet clear. Labour is
The ongoing debate between the UK and the French government regarding fishing rights in Jersey’s waters has continued into a second week as tensions escalate. Back at the start of 2021, a trade deal came into force that now requires EU
As part of a “national goal” to avert a return of coronavirus restrictions during the holidays, the elderly and fragile have been advised to obtain their Covid-19 booster shots. In his plea, Sajid Javid adds: “We know immunity begins to wane after
Before the pandemic, many families were already feeling the strain of increasing living costs, transport, and childcare. During the pandemic, thousands of people were made redundant or lost income on the furlough scheme. The current cuts to benefits coupled with the rise
For a large part of the year, threat and accusations have been traded between British and French ministers whilst deciding upon the post-Brexit arrangements for fishing waters. This row seems to finally be reaching the forefront of the debate. When the UK
Since the start of the Covid-19 crisis, the UKs housing market has continued to exceed expectations. Nationwide has reported that housing prices are now 13% higher than they were prior to the pandemic and have experienced a monthly increase in price that has exceeded the previous 14 years. Furthermore, on average the value of a UK home has risen by
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House prices have reached a record average cost for a fourth running
MPs are coming together to form the Online Safety Bill. This bill
The Northern Ireland Protocol came into effect at the start of 2021
“Significant concerns” have arisen from the Home Secretary, Priti Patel’s immigration bill
Rolls-Royce has secured significant funding from the UK Government and foreign private investors to develop small nuclear reactors to generate cleaner energy. An important development for this country and worldwide is when we all are talking about climate change at COP26 in Glasgow.
As we have entered into November there has been a national spike in coronavirus cases. In light of this, the UK government has been tightening their COVID precautions within the parliamentary estate. The UK Health Security Agency has determined that following this
Allegations of sleaze have plagued Downing Street this week as Boris Johnson attempts to bend the rules yet again to protect Tory MPs. The ongoing sleaze scandal is imposing an increasing amount of pressure on the Tories as mounting claims throw
The Bank of England “kept calm and carried on” with no change in interest rate. Inflation was not considered as much of a concern as the fragile state of the recovery. Where does this fragility come from? Let’s think of the
All four tech companies who were part of an inquiry into economic crime, have now responded to a request from Mel Stride MP, Chair
Traditionally, importing people was the primary strategy to solve skill and labour shortages in the UK. Recruiters roamed villages in Bangladesh to recruit workers
With inflation reaching an all-time high in August rising to 3.2% it’s no wonder that families up and down the country are struggling to
An investment trust focused on renewable energy is expected become the first company with an all-female board to float on the London Stock Exchange. Atrato
When you do building work in your home things around you usually get very bad before they get better. The moment comes when you
What is the Nothern Ireland Protocol? The current handling of post Brexit trade deals within Northern Ireland, by the United Kingdom, is causing concerns for many EU countries. The UK intends to suspend parts of the Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, known
Across Poland, protests are taking place due to the unfortunate and unjustified death of a pregnant 30-year-old woman Pszczyna, in southern Poland, from septic shock. Many activists consider the ban responsible for the woman’s death. The 30-year-old pregnant woman was in
The European Commission has raised this year’s growth forecast for the 19 countries, saying that the economy rebounded from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic as consumers returned to stores and employees went back to work in customer-facing roles. The commission
The European Stability Mechanism (ESM) continues to provide a need for discussion No three letters in history of the EU have been as controversial as the ESM. Since it was founded in 2010, the European Stability Mechanism has also gone down
The development of electricity prices in Germany only knows the way up Germany is usually one of those countries that have no problem being among the international front runners. According to a recent survey, no country in the world has to
Brooklyn Museum between September 10, 2021, to February 20, 2022, is hosting a very interesting and
Akiko Yano is laughing as she tells the story of her debut album, Japanese Girl. Twenty-one
A city with remains of peeling luxury is attempting to regain its footing and stand once
Getting serious about diet is a crucial step in managing cancer at any stage of the disease. What
You’ve heard of limited edition trainers and the possession of the “right” smartphone as crucial social
Thousands of migrant workers have worked under alleged abusive labor practices in the preparation for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, according to Amnesty International’s statement regarding Qatar’s new labor reforms. The labor reforms were said to have been updated, with
Ethiopia’s political situation keeps increasing in severity. The two biggest complaints are armed conflict and supply shortages. The violence had recently been occurring unpredictably, as the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa described it. Because of these reasons, the U.S. recommends non-emergency
On October 26, the U.S. State Department approved its first sale to Saudi Arabia, which has caused some controversy and criticism of the Biden administration. The sale included 280 AIM-120C-7/C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM), 596 LAU-128 Missile Rail Launchers (MRL)
China is largely known to be the biggest contributor of all countries to climate change when it comes to levels of greenhouse gas emissions. Recently, tensions ran hot between the U.S. and China when discussing the level of commitment to solving climate
Since the start of the Covid-19 crisis, the UKs housing market has continued to exceed expectations. Nationwide has reported that housing prices are now 13% higher than they were prior to the pandemic and have experienced a monthly increase in price that
What is the Nothern Ireland Protocol? The current handling of post Brexit trade deals within Northern Ireland, by the United Kingdom, is causing concerns for many EU countries. The UK intends to suspend parts of the Brexit deal for Northern Ireland, known
Brooklyn Museum between September 10, 2021, to February 20, 2022, is hosting a very interesting and important exhibition of Haute Couture. Christian Dior, one of the most important representatives of Parisian Fashion and Haute Couture. It traces the history of the
Across Poland, protests are taking place due to the unfortunate and unjustified death of a pregnant 30-year-old woman Pszczyna, in southern Poland, from septic shock. Many activists consider the ban responsible for the woman’s death. The 30-year-old pregnant woman was in
While the tension in Kabul after the Taliban occupation seems to settle, Canada is still accepting weekly Afgan immigrants. Newly arrived immigrants all over Canada are starting a new life in Newfoundland and Labrador, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia. It is a
The United States is opening up to international travellers. Earlier this month the borders opened between the US and Canada while remaining closed for the rest of the world. Thousands of families divided across the borders were anxiously waiting for this day
