Why inheritance tax should be reformed
David Sturrock, Institute for Fiscal Studies and Bee Boileau, Institute for Fiscal Studies - Around 50 Conservative MPs called for inheritance tax to be abolished after the Telegraph launched a campaign urging the...
England bans single-use plastic products and packaging
By Ingo Geiger - England bans single-use plastic products. From October, plastic tableware, Styrofoam cups and certain food packaging may no longer be sold or used. This excludes packaging for ready meals. The...
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...
Bitcoin is halving again – what does that mean for the cryptocurrency and the market?
Andrew Urquhart, University of Reading - Bitcoin, the largest and most talked about digital asset, has been on a rollercoaster of a ride since...
The cost-of-living crisis is hitting hard. Here are 3 ways to soften the blow
Ama Samarasinghe, RMIT University - As our wallets feel the strain from the cost-of-living crisis, many of us are looking for ways to soften the blow. While everyone’s circumstances are...
The Impending Danger: High National Debt Restricts Government Action and Triggers Financial Crises
A Closer Look at the Looming Economic Threat and Strategies for Mitigation In the corridors of power and finance, a growing concern casts its shadow over nations worldwide - the ominous specter of high national debt. As governments grapple with the consequences of mounting fiscal obligations, the very foundations of economic stability are called into question, posing a severe threat...
Canada, the largest importer of EU lemon outside of Europe
Madrid (ots) - The European Union is the world's leading exporter of fresh lemons, with 127,785 tons marketed outside its borders at the close of the 2021/2022 season "Canada demands quality and sustainable products from...
Ukraine war 12 months on: the role of the Russian media in reporting – and justifying – the conflict
James Rodgers, City, University of London - The media war that has accompanied Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shown...
