Gas and oil prices continue to rise due to Russian invasion of Ukraine 

The Ukraine invasion has meant that crude oil prices have now reached $110 per barrel for the first time since 2014. Energy prices had

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Russia could be cut off from SWIFT international payments system

Russia has faced sanctions from countries around the world over its invasion of Ukraine. One of these measures is that Russian banks could be

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Growth in US jobs market stronger than expected 

American businesses have reported widespread pressure since the pandemic. The higher costs of materials and wages have been fuelled by various factors, including the

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Boris Johnson refuses to resign despite calls from MPs 

Despite calls from MPs, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson says that he won’t resign from his position and would fight a confidence motion if

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More US states plan to increase the minimum wage this year 

With 2022 underway, millions of low-paid workers are set to benefit from a minimum wage increase, whilst many companies have announced plans to improve

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UK inflation reached a 10-year high last month 

According to the recent reports, UK consumer price inflation reached its highest rate in over a decade last month. The inflation rate surged from

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More Chinese technology firms added to US restricted trade list 

After a review, the US government has announced that it plans to add twelve more Chinese companies to its “Entity List” over national security

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How the Biden administration plans to ease gas prices for Americans 

Since early this summer, gas prices have been at a seven-year high and motorists are continuing to face rises in the cost of fuel

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Journalists union warn about the dangers of Greek law to prevent fake news 

A union representing journalists in Greece is calling for a new law aimed at preventing the spread of misinformation to be withdrawn as soon

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Public infrastructure spending package of $1tn approved by US lawmakers 

In a major win for President Joe Biden, the US Congress has approved a landmark spending package that consists of $1tn of new infrastructure

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