Rent cap in Denmark: rents may increase by a maximum of 4 percent
Denmark introduced a rent cap. The rents were set to rise by 10 percent because they are linked to inflation—as they are in Austria. But the Danish government has removed this link in...
How rising interest rates are affecting UK businesses
Erwei (David) Xiang, Newcastle University - From chip shops to tech start-ups, and even large, well-established companies, rising interest rates have had an impact right across the business world. After 14 consecutive base...
Traineeships and other opportunities for young people in the EU
Young people eager to work with EU institutions, bodies or agencies have numerous options to gain valuable experience. Traineeships offer young professionals practical work experience and skill acquisition before transitioning to regular employment, while volunteering allows for practical skill development and is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact. The European Commission offers the Blue Book programme, a 5-month paid traineeship open to all EU citizens with a limited number of places also allocated to non-EU nationals. Trainees gain hands-on experience in various areas of EU policy-making, human resources, translation, and other fields, contributing to projects that shape the future of Europe. Applications for traineeships starting in March 2025 are open until 31...
Recycling tyres and plastics with an ancient heating method
Thermal decomposition is helping to green two major EU manufacturing industries. By Michael Allen - For thousands of years, humans have converted wood into charcoal...
Traineeships and other opportunities for young people in the EU
Young people eager to work with EU institutions, bodies or agencies have numerous options to gain valuable experience. Traineeships offer young professionals practical work experience and skill acquisition before...
Tax cuts rumoured but the UK’s autumn statement will offer little economic comfort
Nick O'Donovan, Keele University - The UK chancellor’s autumn statement is likely to be relatively uneventful – yet extremely significant. Although some headline-seeking tax cuts are rumoured, sluggish economic growth and persistent inflation leave little scope for major policy announcements. That said, the fiscal update is one of the last opportunities for the government to set out its economic vision...
How to go carbon neutral: Lessons from a Danish island
When fish stocks crashed in the Baltic in the late 1990s, the islanders of Bornholm, Denmark, realised they had to reinvent themselves. Their rocky outcrop, some 200km east of Copenhagen, had been in...
How rising interest rates are affecting UK businesses
Erwei (David) Xiang, Newcastle University - From chip shops to tech start-ups, and even large, well-established companies, rising interest...
