Keir Starmer's government set out 40 bills in its first king's speech. Rupert RivettThe new Labour government has fully laid out its plans for the UK in its first king’s speech to parliament.
Organisations can make admin easier for bereaved people by ensuring staff are well trained. Prostock-studio/ShutterstockFinancial anxiety is often talked about, but rarely in the context of bereavement. Following the death of a loved one, relatives usually have to complete a range of financial “death administration” tasks.
creativeriver/ShutterstockAcross the world, over 800 million people spend their days hungry. More than 2 billion have limited access to food.
NicoElNino/ShutterstockWhen a company makes a mistake – such as a marketing misstep or a product failure that leads to a recall – a good apology can make a big difference in how we as customers feel about them.
The rising price of food has been making headlines for the past decade. But prices have not been rising consistently across all food groups – and this has major health implications for New Zealanders.
The financial sector contributes huge amounts to the UK economy. Sven Hansche/ShutterstockRachel Reeves’ first speech as the UK chancellor highlighted the financial constraints the new Labour government faces.
ShutterstockAmong the new class of MPs sworn into the UK parliament this month, there were the first MPs from generation Z. The youngest of these, Sam Carling – who now has the unofficial title “baby of the house” – is aged 22.
Can you still use a check to make purchases? In increasing numbers of stores across the U.S., the answer is “no.” The large retailer Target stopped accepting checks on July 15, 2024.
The Nutrition Facts label is designed to meet shifting dietary trends and public health goals. NoDerog/iStock via Getty Images PlusThe Nutrition Facts label, that black and white information box found on nearly every packaged food product in the U.S. since 1994, has recently become an icon for consumer transparency.
Civil engineers planning new building 1st footageThe UK’s new Labour government has set itself the bold target of building 1.5 million homes in five years to deal with the critical shortage of housing.
To achieve this, it will have to deliver 50% more than the previous government managed over the same period.
