For whomever forms the next British government, ensuring an affordable, secure and sustainable supply of energy for all households will be a key priority. It will be important not just for pursuing net zero ambitions,…
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The Central Bank of Hungary (MNB) incurred a loss of 1,763 trillion forints ($4.74 billion) in 2023, the largest loss since its foundation, it said on May 21. Some 93.2% of the losses, or 1,643…
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By Scott DiSavino (Reuters) -Crude prices eased about 1% on Friday on worries that global oil demand growth could be hit by a strong U.S. dollar and negative economic news from some parts of the…
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US president, Joe Biden, raised tariffs on Chinese-made goods sharply in May, claiming that the “Chinese government has cheated by pouring money into Chinese companies … hurting competitors who play by the rules”. The tariffs…
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Conventional wisdom holds that the island of Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, once had a large population that crashed after living beyond its means and stripping the island of resources. A new research…
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Investing.com — Oil prices settled lower Friday, pressured by a stronger dollar, but still bagged a second-straight weekly win amid signs of improving demand in the United States, the world’s biggest oil consumer. At 14:30…
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After weeks of controversy over Labour and Conservative costings – in which each side accused the other of dishonesty – the manifestos show that both parties had wildly exaggerated their rival’s plans. But there has…
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Neanderthals, the closest cousins of modern humans, lived in parts of Europe and Asia until their extinction some 30,000 years ago. Genetic studies are revealing ever more about the links between modern humans and these…
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By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will review Texas’ oversight of wells used for injecting oil drilling wastewater and carbon dioxide into the ground after “substantial concerns” from environmental groups…
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Attempts dating back well over a decade to introduce specific financial mechanisms for ticket resales are yet to result in legal controls to protect fans. So it’s notable that the cultural plan in Labour’s manifesto…
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