London 2012: what the Olympic Games' legacy of sustainability means for events today
London 2012: what the Olympic Games' legacy of sustainability means for events today
'Mac Is Back': McDonald's Plans 'Phased' Reopening In Ukraine
'Mac is back': McDonald's plans 'phased' reopening in Ukraine
A meat tax is probably inevitable – here's how it could work
Fortunately, our research found that a meat tax, if implemented correctly, need not increase the pressure on poorer households – or the farming industry.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle warned of wild threat near Montecito home
A mountain lion was seen on security footage prowling a driveway near where the Duke and Duchess of Sussex live.
Bank of England raises rates by most since 1995 despite recession's approach
The Bank of England raised interest rates by the most in 27 years on Thursday in an attempt to smother surging inflation on track to top 13%, even as it warned a long recession is coming.
Fed to unveil another big rate hike as signs of economic slowdown grow
With the Federal Reserve expected to hike its key interest rate by three-quarters of a percentage point on Wednesday to battle high inflation, focus will shift to how deeply signs of an economic slowdown have registered with its policymakers.
Ghana IMF Loan Outcry Pressures Government Over Economy
Ghana IMF loan outcry pressures government over economy
Southeast Asian Fast Food Operator QSR Again Delays Up To $500 Million IPO -sources
QSR Brands, the Malaysian operator of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants in Southeast Asia, has again delayed its domestic IPO of up to $500 million on worries that poor macroeconomic conditions could hurt its valuation, four sources told Reuters.
China Locks Down City Of 300,000 Over Single Covid Case
China locks down city of 300,000 over single Covid case
Ships Get Older And Slower As Emissions Rules Bite
If shipping is the beating heart of global trade, its pulse is about to get slower.
Savings and algorithms: UK supermarkets battle cost of living crisis
Facing the toughest economic conditions in decades, Britain's supermarkets are cutting product ranges, searching for cost savings and patrolling each other's stores to check prices and products as they try to stay one step ahead.
Sweden, Finland On Course To Join NATO As Russia, China Focus Allies
Sweden and Finland on Wednesday looked set for fast-track membership of NATO after Turkey lifted a veto on them joining, at a summit where the U.S.-led alliance is due to adopt a broad strategy focused on Russian and China for the next decade.
Love Island and eBay: how the reality show could model a radically sustainable future for its young viewers
The show's executive producer, Mike Spencer, has announced it'll be working with eBay in 2022 to clothe participants in its current series with "preloved" garments.
Bunkers, Barricades For Showcase Hindu Pilgrimage In Indian Kashmir
Bunkers, barricades for showcase Hindu pilgrimage in Indian Kashmir
Shopping: the cost of living crisis is hitting people 'urgently and directly' – retail expert Q&A
Because the cost of living is hitting people very urgently and directly. Food is a much bigger percentage of retail sales than other categories, and the cost is going up rapidly.
Britons, Shaken By Cost-of-living Squeeze, Cut Back On Shopping
British consumers cut back on shopping in May in the face of fast-rising inflation, and a measure of their confidence sank to a record low this month, according to data that underscored the scale of the cost-of-living squeeze.
UK inflation: how experts pick goods to track price changes and what it says about UK consumers
Unsurprisingly, the pandemic has also had a huge impact on the basket in recent years. In addition to antibacterial wipes, the 2022 basket refresh ditched suits, a longtime staple of the working wardrobe.
Elephant kills woman, returns to trample on her corpse during funeral
In a bizarre and shocking incident reported from the Indian state of Odisha, an elephant killed a 70-year-old woman.
Shop and work, UK's Tesco gives up supermarket space for office area
IWG's founder and CEO Mark Dixon said creating new locations in suburban areas was "a response to the growing demand we are seeing from customers who want to live and work locally."
Hope fizzles for Japan's 'revenge spending' splurge as inflation looms
After lifting two years of on-and-off coronavirus curbs in March, the government was counting on what's known as "revenge spending"
Panic buying in Beijing as authorities order mass testing in Chaoyang district
The residents of Beijing were seen flocking to markets on Monday to stock up on food and other essential supplies in case the Chinese government imposes a Shanghai-style lockdown.
McDonald's calls Icahn demands on sourcing pigs unfeasible, expensive
McDonald's said that it would require at least 300-400 times the animals housed today in "crate-free" systems to keep its supply chain running.
Japanese food chain fires director over sexist remarks
Japan's largest food chain Yoshinoya has fired its managing director Masaaki Ito following a backlash over his alleged sexist remarks.
Shanghai reports more deaths as Covid-19 toll rises
Officials have scrambled in recent weeks to contain cases spanning multiple regions
Bodies litter Ukraine town's street of death
Soldiers hand out food and medicine to desperate survivors from the back of a green military truck.
Russia accused of bombing school sheltering hundreds in Ukraine
Some 10 million people inside Ukraine have fled their homes to escape the fighting, the head of the UN refugee agency said on Sunday.
Boy, 4, fires gun at police officer during scuffle at McDonald's drive thru
"That a four-year-old even knows how to utilise a firearm and point it at an officer and pull the trigger is incredibly disturbing."
Denmark returns to 'life as we knew it' despite Omicron
According to the World Health Organization, 73 percent of the European population has contracted Covid-19 at least once since January 2020.
Higher prices, fewer Covid-19 closures lift McDonald's profits
The company also saw strong sales growth in several countries outside its home market, including France, Britain, Italy and Germany.
Wendy's teen worker shot in the head by customer who wanted BBQ sauce
The victim has survived as the bullet grazed his head but luckily missed his brain.