'I turned to DIY to transform my £125,000 house' For our new Where I Live series, the ECHO spoke to Rima Aktar, who lives in Wavertree with her husband and baby Liverpool Echo · Oct 2, 2022
Jackson Baker third in ISA World Surfing Games men's decider Merewether's Jackson Baker has finished third in the men's final, helping Australia take second spot, at the ISA World Surfing Games at Huntington Beach. Newcastle Herald · Sep 25, 2022
Hunter's $139m super shortfall: Are you getting what you're owed? Younger and low-paid workers are considered most vulnerable to underpayment Newcastle Herald · Sep 19, 2022
Britain’s quest to build a surfing team fit for Olympic medal glory in Los Angeles British Surfing has set itself ambitious targets as the sport gets added to the Olympic programme for Paris 2024 and then Los Angeles in 2028, and Chair Vicky Gosling OBE is leading the change Daily Mirror · Sep 16, 2022
US Senators Urge Extension of Iran Energy Sanctions A bipartisan group of senators on Friday introduced a bill to permanently extend the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996, which allowed the US to impose sanctions on Iran’s energy sector. The bill was introduced by Republicans Tim Scott and Bill Hagerty, and Democrats Maggie Hassan and Jacky Rosen. It aims… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 20, 2022
Russia launches Iranian satellite into space from Kazakhstan base The launch signals the beginning of ‘strategic cooperation’ between the two countries in the space industry, Iran says. Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2022
CSIRO joins deep-sea mining project in Pacific as islands call for industry halt Agency to lead consortium in scheme targeting battery materials while conservationists say Australia on ‘wrong side of debate’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 13, 2022
Drivers warned of little known driving law that came into force this month A new driving law has come into force across Europe, and the UK are likely to follow suit — as some cars are already fitted with the new device as there are round 2,000 deaths from car accidents each year. Glasgow Live · Jul 12, 2022
A speeding law has just been introduced that most drivers don’t know about EU requirements for car speed limiters have come into force, affecting all new vehicles manufactured in the EU Wales Online · Jul 12, 2022
Little known speeding law that many drivers don't know about It came into effect last week and affects all new vehicles manufactured in the EU Wales Online · Jul 11, 2022
One deep sea mine could send noise 500km across the ocean – report Many deep-sea species – about which very little is known – are believed to use sound to navigate and communicate, as scientists call for limits on mining The Guardian - UK · Jul 8, 2022
Driving rule change affecting new EU cars comes into force today The new EU initiative is designed to cut the number of crashes Manchester Evening News · Jul 6, 2022
EU rule change on car speed limiters come into force TODAY - affecting all new cars Speed limiters use Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA) technology to warn drivers to slow down through vibrations or sounds if they go above the maximum speed limit Daily Mirror · Jul 6, 2022
Outgunned Pacific Island nations vow to fight deep-sea mining A handful of postage-stamp nations in the South Pacific launch an uphill battle against the deep-sea mining of unattached, fist-sized rocks rich in rare earth metals. The stakes are potentially enormous. ABC News · Jul 2, 2022
Reuters · Jun 27, 2022 'Not worth the risk': Pacific leaders call for deep-sea mining moratorium Concerned about the potential impacts of deep-sea mining on ocean biodiversity, the Pacific islands of Palau and Fiji on Monday launched an "alliance" to call for a moratorium of the nascent industry.
The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2022 Should I put my financial investments in one place? From pensions to ISAs, it can be difficult to keep track of different investments, or get a complete picture of your finances. But should you consolidate them? Here Nutmeg savings and investment specialist Kat Mann explores the pros and cons so you can manage your wealth more efficiently
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022 UK broadcasters back new authority to tackle bullying within creative industry The companies’ bosses say they are ‘committed’ to creating working environments that focus on ‘respect and diversity’ in all areas of production.
Manchester Evening News · May 23, 2022 Couple slash their bills in half by swapping Manchester flat for houseboat The couple now live on the city's waterways on a two-bed narrowboat with their pet tortoise Teacake
The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2022 Coalition plan allowing first homebuyers to use super could shrink all workers’ retirement savings, industry analysis finds Industry Super Australia finds returns to members would decrease as funds would have to keep more cash on hand, reducing amount that can be invested
Evening Standard · May 5, 2022 Keira Knightley backs calls for end to toxic behaviour in entertainment industry Keira Knightley and Naomi Harris have voiced their support for the creation of an Independent Standards Authority in the entertainment industry
Daily Record · Apr 30, 2022 Saturday headlines: Man 'angry and upset' at new Spanish holiday drinking rule Here are the main headlines on the Daily Record website today.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022 ‘Deep-sea gold rush’ for rare metals could cause irreversible harm Mining companies are planning to profit from the new industry, but environmental campaigners warn of disastrous consequences
Wales Online · Apr 25, 2022 Martin Lewis names one type of savings account you should definitely ditch 'Over the last few years, cash ISAs have tended to have worse rates than normal savings across all categories'
The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022 Seabed regulator accused of deciding deep sea’s future ‘behind closed doors’ The ISA, obliged to frame industry rules by 2023, drops reporting service and is accused of lacking transparency in plans for mining
Birmingham Post · Mar 25, 2022 Hargreaves Lansdown sees surge in ISA millionaires since 2020 The investment company said it had seen a 69% increase in the last two years