The rise and fall of globalisation: why the world’s next financial meltdown could be much worse with the US on the sidelines
Golden Dayz/ShutterstockThis is the second in a two-part series. Read part one here.
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Chinese controls on rare earths could create challenges for the west’s plans for green tech
Electric cars are reliant on rare earth minerals, and most are mined in China. Wirestock Creators/ShutterstockChina recently announced that it was putting new controls on the export of rare earth elements, sparking a new round in the country’s ongoing trade war with the US.
Climate change is becoming an insurance crisis
oleschwander/ShutterstockImagine waking up to find your living room underwater for the second time in five years. You try to claim insurance, only to be told your property is now uninsurable. Premiums have tripled. Your mortgage lender is concerned. And your biggest asset, your home, is rapidly losing value.
This isn’t just a personal disaster. It’s a warning sign of a much broader crisis.
Keeping up with the Kardashians? Why owning more can leave us feeling less
The Kardashians are back with a new season of their reality series The Kardashians on Disney Plus.
The rise and fall of globalisation: the battle to be top dog
A world map showing the extent of the British Empire in 1886. Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center, Boston Public Library/Wikimedia Commons, CC BYThis is the first in a two-part series.
Japan’s new leader revives Abe’s economic vision – with a twist
Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative with nationalist views, was elected as Japan’s first ever female prime minister on October 21. Known as a protege of the assassinated former Japanese prime minister, Shinzo Abe, she is assertive on defence, hawkish on China and is keen to bolster Japan’s regional role.
Renters’ Rights Act becomes law in England – here are six things to do before renting a property privately
Zhuravlev Andrey/ShutterstockThe Renters’ Rights Act has become law. This new legislation is intended to improve the experience of private renting in England by providing tenants with increased security and stability.
How banks affect the environment and the role your money plays in it
Inside Creative House/ShutterstockWhen you think about your environmental footprint, what comes to mind first? Maybe the flights you take, the car you drive or whether you choose the train instead. Perhaps it is the plastic you try to avoid, the clothes you buy or the food on your plate. But what about your money – how often do you think about where it is kept and what it supports?
Why most of us are reluctant to switch banks, even though it could cut our environmental impact
Geobor/ShutterstockBeyond cutting back on meat or making the jump to an electric vehicle, another way consumers can reduce their environmental impact is to switch to a green bank. It’s a lifestyle change that could deliver powerful effects – removing money from the fossil fuels pipeline – for little effort or inconvenience.
How new renters’ rights could drive landlords out of the market
Rawpixel.com/ShutterstockThe UK’s rental market has changed dramatically over recent decades, with the proportion of renters doubling to 30% since 2000. Over the same period, housing costs have increased far faster than wages.
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