The Latest Breaking News from Economy

Elon Musk: World needs more oil and gas as bridge to renewables

The world needs more oil and gas now to deal with an energy shortage while pushing to transition to renewable supplies, Tesla Inc chief executive officer Elon Musk said.

The Times of India · Aug 29, 2022

Harry Potter actor Matthew Lewis rages after claiming he was kicked out of first class into economy on flight

He said 'we as a society should not be okay with normalising the profiteering of overbooking and kicking people off flights'

Wales Online · Aug 29, 2022

What are green jobs and how can I get one? 5 questions answered about clean energy careers

When President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act in August 2022, he called it the “largest investment ever” to fight climate change. He also said it would lead to the creation of well-paying union jobs to help “reduce emissions across every sector of our economy.” These jobs are also…

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2022

Harry Potter star rages as airline 'bumps him to economy from first class'

Matthew Lewis, best known as Neville Longbottom in the film series, says his ticket was torn up at Orlando International Airport.

Daily Record · Aug 29, 2022

Did sanctions really hurt the Russian economy?

Six months after the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine, the Russian economy finds itself at a crossroads.

Al Jazeera · Aug 29, 2022

Liz Truss warned 'simplistic' tax cut plans would 'completely crash' the economy

Institute for Fiscal Studies boss Paul Johnson tore into the Conservative frontrunner's tax plans - as ex-Chancellor Lord Darling warned of the 'lethal cocktail' facing the British economy from inflation and a looming recession

Daily Mirror · Aug 29, 2022

Chinese think tank: Virus curbs must change to help economy

A Chinese think tank has issued a rare public disagreement with the ruling Communist Party’s severe “zero COVID” policy, saying curbs that shut down cities and disrupt trade, travel and industry must change to prevent an “economic stall.”

The Independent UK · Aug 29, 2022

Harry Potter star rages after airline 'bumps him from first class to economy'

Matthew Lewis, known for playing the loveable Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter series, took to Twitter to share his frustration at an airline, claiming he was moved to economy from first class with little explanation and no apology

Daily Mirror · Aug 29, 2022

Iran President: No Way Back to Nuclear Deal if Probe Goes on

Iran's president warned Monday that any roadmap to restore Tehran's tattered nuclear deal with world powers must see international inspectors end their probe on man-made uranium particles found at undeclared sites in the country. In a rare news conference marking his first year in office, President Ebrahim Raisi also issued…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 29, 2022

Four countries, six years, 7,000 miles: one Afghan family’s journey to the US

Zahra Amiri is among 41,000 working-age Afghans who have resettled in the US and are set to contribute $1.4bn to the US economy in their first year of work, according to new data

The Guardian - US · Aug 29, 2022