ARE THERE 400,000 FEWER CHILDREN IN POVERTY IN THE UK THAN THERE WERE IN 2010?
Boris Johnson’s bold claim about children in poverty needs careful consideration – it is a very partial truth that completely misrepresents wider realities.
Category: Politics
Climate Change: Why Sweden’s Central Bank Dumped Australian Bonds
Sweden’s central bank dumped its Australian bonds, and promised that it will no longer invest in assets from governments with large climate footprints.
Over 70% of the EU Millionaire Bankers Live in the UK, Eba Report Reveals
The UK continues being home to the large majority of the EU millionaire bankers. About 3,567 of them live in the UK, whereas only 390 live in Germany, 233 in France and 201 in Italy.
IMPEACHMENT: TWO QUOTES THAT DEFINED THE FIRST DAY OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Wednesday’s public testimony in the House of Representatives’ impeachment hearings did not make a lot of news about the substance of what is at stake.
The Hilarious Weapon of Iraqi Protesters: Trained Lions
The police threatened the Iraqi protesters with trained dogs. One of the protesters answered by bringing a lion and threatening to let it attack both the dogs and the police.
Oil Companies Are Thinking About a Low-Carbon Future, but Aren’t Making Big Investments in It Yet
An analysis by the Carbon Disclosure Project shows that investor-owned oil companies currently are spending 1% to 4% of their capital investment on low-carbon energy sources.
Captive Breeding Has a Dark Side – as Disturbing Czech Discovery of Trafficked Tiger Body Parts Highlights
The rotting remains of a number of tigers, lions and cougars were recently discovered in a raid in Prague. Exotic wildlife trade is booming in Europe.
The Us Is a Whole Lot Richer Because of Trade With Europe, Regardless of Whether EU Is Friend or Foe
The European Union is the largest U.S. trading partner in terms of its total bilateral trade and has been for the past several decades.
‘I Have a Job but I’m Homeless’ – the Working Poor Who Can’t Afford to Rent
One in every 200 people in Britain is homeless – sleeping on the streets or stuck in temporary accommodation, including hostels and B&Bs.
Monsanto Wins $7.7b Lawsuit in Brazil – but Farmer’s Fight To Stop Its Amoral Royalty System Will Continue
A Brazilian court has decided in favor of Monsanto, the agribusiness conglomerate, in a landmark class-action lawsuit filed by Brazilian farmers’ unions.
Mcdonald’s Fired Its CEO for Sleeping With an Employee – Research Shows Why Even Consensual Office Romances Can Be a Problem
McDonald’s ousted its CEO over a consensual relationship with an employee, just a week after U.S. Rep. Katie Hill stepped down due to a similar allegation.
US GREEN ECONOMY GROWTH DWARFS DONALD TRUMP’S HIGHEST HOPES FOR THE FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRY
While Donald Trump may be “the world’s most powerful climate change denier”, our latest research suggests that he took over over a thriving green economy.
Half a Billion on Halloween Pet Costumes Is Latest Sign of America’s Out-of-Control Consumerism
Americans will spend US$8.8 billion on Halloween candy, costumes and decorations this year, including half a billion dollars on costumes for their pets.
WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT: EUROPEAN COMMISSION EXCEEDS ITS 40% TARGET
The European Commission has exceeded the target set by President Jean-Claude Juncker in 2014 committing that, by the end of his mandate, 40% of the Commission’s middle and senior managers should be women.
Why Do Poor Children Perform More Poorly Than Rich Ones?
Research has shown that children of poorer parents display substantially worse math and reading skills by the time they start grade school.
School Funding: Promised Increases Are Actually Real-Term Cuts – and Poorer Schools Are Hit Hardest
The NEU suggests that, when inflation is taken into account, over 16,000 schools will have less income in April 2020, compared to 2015.
EVEN WITH A DEAL, EVEN WITH AN ELECTION, THESE BREXIT QUESTIONS WILL STILL NEED TO BE ANSWERED
Once out of the EU, Britain has less bargaining power. Its future relationship is still to be negotiated – and that arrangement will last.
IN 19 STATES, IT’S OKAY TO HIT KIDS WITH A WOODEN BOARD
Sadly, despite all evidence to the contrary, many principals do believe that corporal punishment is effective for some students.
These Celebrities Cause 10,000 Times More Carbon Emissions From Flying Than the Average Person
The jet-setting habits of Bill Gates and Paris Hilton mean that they produce 10,000 times more carbon emissions from flying than the average person.
We Analyzed 101 Companies’ Statements on Modern Slavery – Here’s What We Found
Something as criminal as forced labour and modern slavery makes it hard for buyers to act in any other way than reporting it to the authorities.
LONDON BECOMES THE WORLD’S FIRST NATIONAL PARK CITY, COMMITTED TO GIVING PEOPLE ACCESS TO NATURE
London has been officially designated the world’s first national park city, with a week-long festival of free outdoor events and a ceremony at City Hall to mark the occasion.
Space May Soon Become a War Zone – Here’s How That Would Work
At a summit in early December 2019, NATO is expected to declare space as a “warfighting domain”, partly in response to new developments in technology.
PAUL GASCOIGNE TRIAL HIGHLIGHTS WHY MOST WOMEN DON’T REPORT SEXUAL ABUSE OR RAPE
The jury of eight men and four women found Paul Gascoigne not guilty of sexual assault. He was also cleared of the lesser charge of common assault.
Who Owns the Moon? A Space Lawyer Answers
Countries such as Russia and somewhat less explicitly Brazil and Belgium hold that the moon and asteroids belong to humanity as a whole.
IF IMPEACHMENT COMES TO THE SENATE – 5 QUESTIONS ANSWERED
If the House of Representatives concludes its impeachment inquiry by passing articles of impeachment of President Trump, attention will turn to the Senate.