Tag #Economic Impact

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Mental Health Crisis Drives Surge in UK Disability Benefits

A report by the Institute for Fiscal Studies reveals that 55% of the nearly 1 million increase in working-age adults in England and Wales claiming disability benefits since the pandemic is due to mental health issues, totaling 2.9 million claimants in 2024, while the government plans sharp cuts to d...

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Good Health and Well-being
taz.de
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EU and US Impose Reciprocal Tariffs, Impacting Trade and Economic Relations

The US and EU have imposed reciprocal tariffs on various products, including motorcycles, whiskey, and jeans, potentially impacting sales and consumer prices, while highlighting a broader deterioration in economic relations between the two.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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US Tariffs Hit Australia: A Wake-Up Call for Self-Reliance

Australia will face a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum exports to the US, impacting 0.2% of its total exports; this is part of a broader US policy affecting many countries, driven by President Trump's mercantilist trade views.

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Southwest Airlines to Start Charging for Checked Bags

Southwest Airlines announced it will start charging for checked bags on May 28, ending its long-standing "bags fly free" policy; the change is expected to significantly increase revenue, impacting all passengers except A-List members and those on business fares; this follows other recent changes to ...

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Reduced Inequality
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HBCU Funding Matters Campaign Launched to Counter Federal Funding Threats

The Our HBCUs Matter Foundation launched the HBCU Funding Matters campaign to address threats to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) funding caused by the Trump administration's executive orders; the campaign uses digital advocacy, grassroots organizing, and partnerships to secure f...

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Quality Education
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€800 Billion Military Spending Plan Drives Investment in European Defense Sector

The European Commission's proposal for €800 billion in military spending over four years, driven by geopolitical tensions, is boosting investor interest in European and American defense companies and related sectors, with analysts predicting significant growth.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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EU Tariffs Hit US Whiskey Exports

The European Union imposed a 50% tariff on American whiskey, impacting the US spirits industry which had seen a 60% export surge to the EU (reaching $699 million) in the past three years, following a recent US market slowdown and layoffs.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
smh.com.au
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NSW to Buy Rosehill Racecourse for \$5 Billion Housing Development

The NSW government will purchase Rosehill Racecourse for at least \$5 billion to build 25,000 homes, a revised plan from an earlier proposal involving the Australian Turf Club as quasi-developers, following member opposition and requiring their approval at a general meeting next month.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Trump Shifts Approach to Federal Layoffs Amidst Public Backlash

President Trump and Elon Musk's federal workforce reduction plan, resulting in 80,000 Veterans Affairs job losses and disruptions to essential services, sparked public outrage and prompted Trump to adopt a more cautious approach.

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No Poverty
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Potential Return of Western Companies to Russia Faces Significant Obstacles

Discussions between Russia and the US regarding the potential return of Western companies to the Russian market are underway, despite the absence of concrete agreements and concerns among investors about past nationalizations of assets and the ongoing war in Ukraine. No American company has shown in...

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Reduced Inequality
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Global Cyberattacks Surge 44% in 2024, Costing Europe €10 Trillion by 2025

Cyberattacks against companies globally surged in 2024, with a 44% increase in weekly attacks compared to 2023, impacting the education sector most severely (75% increase). Data exfiltration now takes hours thanks to AI, costing Europe an estimated €10 trillion by 2025.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Bhutan's High Tourist Tax: A Sustainable Tourism Model?

Bhutan's $100 daily "Sustainable Development Fee" generated $26 million in 2023, funding healthcare, education, and infrastructure, while limiting tourist arrivals to 103,000, contrasting with Mallorca's 13 million visitors despite a lower accommodation tax.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities

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