Homicide Rates Fell Sharply in 2023 After Rising During Pandemic

[ad_1] Homicides in big U.S. cities fell in 2023 after skyrocketing during the first two years of the pandemic. Killings were down about 15% in the 10 largest cities last…

Europe’s floods fuelled by high sea temperatures and rising sea levels

[ad_1] El Nino, sea level rise and outdated defences have exposed European communities to devastating flooding. ADVERTISEMENT Heavy rains have pummelled Germany, France and the Netherlands over the last two…

Pwdin Closure: Rising Ingredient Costs Claim Another Small Business

[ad_1] Pwdin Closure: Rising Ingredient Costs Claim Another Small Business In a town known for its stunning seafront and historic castle, the charm of Aberystwyth, Wales, is set to lose…

Rising costs top worry for Canadian businesses, new survey finds

[ad_1] Most Canadian employers say their main concern in 2024 is rising costs as the economy cools and inflation remains high, according to a new global survey. Among…

French supermarket Carrefour pulls Pepsi from shelves over rising prices | CNN Business

[ad_1] Sarah Meyssonnier/Reuters A ‘shrinkflation’ sign at a Carrefour supermarket near Paris in September advising customers that bags of Lay’s chips had gotten lighter but more expensive. London CNN  — …

Household loans rising

[ad_1] Displayed is a poster for loans at a bank in Seoul. Household loans lent out by the top five banks in January increased by 2.238 trillion won ($1.71 billion)…

Brazilian rains, rising dollar weigh on futures

[ad_1] Home » Brazilian rains, rising dollar weigh on futures Source: Sosland Publishing Co. Recap for January 2 A strengthening dollar helped pull most agricultural commodity futures lower Tuesday on…

SMEs ditch hybrid work, cite rising costs as top concern

[ad_1] New research indicates that over half of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in New Zealand have abandoned hybrid and remote working models, choosing instead to return to office-based work.…

SME concerns shift from staffing to survival

[ad_1] Employsure research shows a shift in SME concerns and priorities after a bumpy 2023. Photo / Janna Dixon Rising costs, staffing and inflation are major concerns for small business…

York’s rising stars of small business

[ad_1] Hethertons Solicitors announce sponsorship of the Small Business category at the Press Business Awards 2023. (Image: Hethertons Solicitors) The resilient community of small businesses in York continues to thrive.…