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Why is the value of the British pound falling and what is a mini...
The British pound has fallen below the US dollar, as the Tory ‘mini budget’ enacts the biggest tax cuts seen in 50 years.
Preventing fraud in Liz Truss’ energy price freeze
Colin Gray discusses how to limit fraudulent activity and safeguard citizens amidst Liz Truss' energy price freeze.
USDA invests $2 billion in food banks and school meal programs
USDA will provide nearly $2 billion in additional funding to food banks and school meal programs for purchasing American-grown foods.
Cannabis legalisation will cost big pharma billions
Cannabis legislation is threatening to reduce pharmaceutical stock value by billions of dollars as more people are predicted to opt for weed over opioids.
The frightening cost of living in the U.S: a Price Index Review
With food and energy prices increasing exponentially, it comes as no surprise that 67% of Americans are worried about the cost of living.
Why we must prioritise investment into digital investment
David Hennell discusses why it's imperative for the future Prime Minister to prioritise digital investment as part of any future ‘Levelling Up’ plans.
NHS hospital trusts face a 200% increase in energy bills
Hospitals and trusts across the UK could be charged an additional £2 million per month for energy bills in the winter, due to national fuel costs surges.
Germany’s professional needs – is education the answer?
Prof Dr Kyriakos Kouveliotis, Provost and Chief Academic Officer at Berlin School of Business and Innovation (BSBI), delves into the perspectives of Germany’s professional needs, including if education provides a solution to this.
What behavioural economics has to offer to the NHS
At the centre of behavioural economics is an understanding that people do not always make rational decisions - here's how it could help the NHS.
Filling the public sector’s digital skills gap through employee empowerment
The public sector has a digital skills gap which requires urgent action – to solve this, employers can advance workplace technology skills through multidisciplinary methods.
How to tackle the challenge of staff turnover in local governments
James Scott discusses how local governments can make employees feel connected and valued to avoid high staff turnover.
COP27: Africa’s agenda for an energy transition
When discussing African development and climate change at COP27, Africa needs to be supported by an agenda for its energy transition.
Are house prices going down?
For the first time this year, house prices are going down but experts believe the fall is due to holidays, not rate rises.
Predictable, profitable and resilient revenue during times of volatility
How do we generate resilient revenue during pandemics and periods of inflation? The answer lies in rethinking revenue planning and attaining the right technology.
Student loan interest rates to be capped at 6.3%
From September 2022, there will be additional cuts to student loan interest to protect borrowers from rising inflation rates.
How to grow cereal crops with less fertiliser, and save money
Research has discovered a new way to grow cereal crops using less fertiliser, reducing the amount of nitrogen pollution and saving billions.
Why are UK innovators not filing enough patents?
Businesses have long been criticised for not filing enough patents, which could be preventing them from realising their commercial potential.
Nikolina Angelkova discusses the uncapped tourism potential in Bulgaria
Nikolina Angelkova, former Tourism Minister for Bulgaria, speaks with Open Access Government about Bulgaria and Southeastern Europe's uncapped tourism potential.
Will there be a general strike?
With inflation soaring and wages stagnating, trade unions are threatening mass industrial action in the form of a general strike.
A lack of green STEM jobs could lead to a net zero skill shortage
The UK could experience a net zero skills shortage due to the lack of understanding and of education of skills required in green STEM jobs.