Only 1% of British homes have a heat pump, but to hit the government’s climate goals, an estimated 80% of homes should be heated by one in the next 25 years. Whereas gas boilers burn gas to produce heat, heat pumps do something more complicated. Sometimes described as working like a “fridge in reverse”, they … Read more
(NewsNation) — Union leaders, including United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain, joined Democratic lawmakers in calling for a cease-fire at a news conference Thursday. “As a trade unionist and labor movement, it’s up to us to stand up and fight for the best of what humanity is and can be,” Fain said. “This is a … Read more
A subtle change is set to take effect on Australian banknotes, as Michele Bullock takes over as governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA). Bullock, the ninth RBA governor and first female to take on the job, stepped into the role officially on September 18. The role was previously held by Philip Lowe, who … Read more
The last week of 2023 is anticipated to be sluggish as many foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are in holiday mode to celebrate Christmas and New Year, says Kunal Shah, senior technical & derivative analyst at LKP Securities. “Despite this, the Indian market is likely to exhibit strength, and a sustained Nifty level above 21,300 could … Read more
There is a spectre haunting electric cars: the question of greenwashing. What if, for all the green hopes attached to zero-emissions cars, the truth is that they fail to achieve their main goal of cutting world-heating carbon emissions? Our EV mythbusters series has looked at some of the most persistent criticisms of electric cars, ranging … Read more
(NewsNation) — With the height of holiday shipping getting underway, FedEx recently warned all employees to be on guard for thieves targeting trucks or people swiping packages from porches. In its security alert to its workers, including nearly 7,000 independent delivery contractors, FedEx said drivers should prioritize their safety and keep items secure. “This Peak … Read more
South Australian construction company Wake Concepts has appointed a liquidator and terminated about 100 staff members. Wake Concepts specialised in the construction of wall and ceiling linings, with its major project at the time of liquidation being Adelaide’s Festival Tower in the CBD. Insolvency firm Heard Phillips Lieberenz was appointed on September 19 with Anthony … Read more
After a decent response to the IPO, all eyes will be on Azad Engineering’s share allotment, which will likely be finalised on December 26. The IPO of Azad Engineering was subscribed 80.6 times on the last day of the bidding process. The category reserved for QIB was subscribed the most at 179 times, followed by … Read more
Christmas decorations have changed a lot since the first nut-shaped glass pieces hung on trees in the late 1840s. These days bestselling baubles include miniaturised versions of their owners’ favourite things to eat, drink and do. “This year our quirky baubles have been flying off the shelves,” says Lisa Cherry, John Lewis’s head of Christmas. … Read more
(NewsNation) — New data suggests workers are making less in tips than they were last year. Gusto, a payroll provider, revealed data that shows service workers in non-restaurant leisure and hospitality jobs saw a significant decrease in their tipping. Through November, workers in those fields made around $1.28 in tips — a drop from the … Read more
