Economy

UK Government announces changes to environmental regulation

The UK government has set various environmental regulations designed to promote economic growth and support nature recovery.

Increased pressure on forests after peace agreements in Colombia

Periods of political conflict and peace in Colombia have been shown to lessen and increase deforestation, due to fluctuations in agricultural practices.

The fight against poverty would not solve carbon emissions

Research highlights that fighting poverty would not change existing climate goals, as richer countries are substantially more responsible for carbon emissions.

Sand is vital for the protection of coastal regions

The depletion of sand in coastal regions has become a threat to ecosystems everywhere, as sand has become a scarce resource – but it could also solve coastal erosion.

Can child poverty stimulate mental health disorders in adulthood?

Children who grew up in poverty have a higher likelihood of developing externalising disorders when in adulthood, especially amongst girls.

New design tackles ventilator access gap in Global South countries

New guidelines have been proposed for mechanical ventilators adapted to low- and middle-income countries, to bridge the ventilator access gap across Africa, Asia, Central and South America.

Long-term employment prospects of refugees decline after five years

Research finds that the longer refugees are living in the U.S., the lower their likelihood of finding long-term employment becomes, even with the assistance of employment services.

Levelling Up promises £3 billion on drug enforcement

Neighbourhood crime is at the heart of the policy, with the UK promising to cut homicide, serious violence and more by 2030.

UK spending in most deprived areas fell by 31% over last decade

The Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) finds that between 2010 and 2020, UK Government spending for the most deprived areas fell by 31% per person.

Socioeconomic status linked to post-heart surgery risks

Data reveals that patients with heart disease who come from disadvantaged communities experience more complications after their surgery – including a higher risk of death.

Levelling Up: Communities do not need to catch up, they need a new model

Nigel Wilcock, Executive Director of the Institute of Economic Development, says that communities need a new model for Levelling Up.

Businesses that use social causes for profit can erode image

A new study finds that businesses which use social values for profit – like the environment or social justice – can erode company status and consumer commitment.

European Commission to “radically raise” microchip production

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Europe would "radically raise" microchip production - predicting that demand will "double in the next decade".

Research shows Helsinki is least stressful city in the world

According to data on light pollution, LGBT safety and living costs, Helsinki is the least stressful city in the world - with 0% of the population living in poverty.

Climate change increases rainy days, which harm the economy

New data finds economic growth decreases with more wet days with extreme rainfall, revealing an indirect way that climate change harms the economy.

Researchers say political adverts don’t work on swing voters

New study suggests that both positive and negative election video ads are unlikely to sway voters from the opposition New study explored supporters on both...

Taiwan announces $200 million for microchip production in Lithuania

Taiwan announced a $200 million investment for microchip production in Lithuania, with a further $1 billion credit programme for innovation.

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