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ELLA BATES-HERMANS/STUFF How does the government Budget work and what does that mean for you? As Budget day looms, Kiwis tell us how they are getting by as the cost of living soars – and what they want from the Government on Thursday. Charnae Pyke – the beneficiary Where Pyke could once afford 1kg of mince a week to feed her family of five over several meals, she is now able to afford only half that portion. When a child needs shoes, the solo mum has to use Afterpay , which she pays back in $10 instalments every fortnight. She relies on freebies, second-hand clothes from friends, and budgets to the last cent – but it’s still not enough. READ MORE: Budget 2022: Aged care providers want better funding for their nurses Business group wants urgent action on Government's $2.9b climate plan Emission Reduction Plan: Govt's 100km commitment to safe cycling 'unambitious' What you need to know about the country’s first-ever emissions plan Government invests … [Read more...] about Budget 2022: Everyday Kiwis on what they want from the budget

A crackdown on espionage has been unveiled in the Queen’s Speech , with foreign agents suspected of helping hostile states such as Russia and China to face restrictions on their movements and contacts. A new National Security Bill will give the Home Secretary powers to issue civil orders to restrict spies’ ability to move around the country by placing curbs on where they can live, work, study or visit if there is insufficient evidence to prosecute them. Writing in The Telegraph, Priti Patel also said maximum jail sentences for spies would be increased from 14 years to life, alongside new offences to counter cyber attacks, interference in elections and the theft of trade secrets. Ministers have also rejected calls to give civil servants who leak secrets a public interest defence because of the damage it could cause to national security, even if the leaker believed it was justified. Citing the Salisbury poisoning by Russian agents and Chinese targeting of MPs, Ms Patel … [Read more...] about Foreign spies face life in prison, and all the other key points of the Queen’s Speech

Carbon dioxide: Scientists show how to turn it back to coal Sign up HERE for science breakthroughs in health, business and more that matter SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The firm, “Mission Zero”, is presently based in a railway arch in Bethnal Green, east London , but is looking to open a pilot plant in Norfolk next year. They are aiming to sequester the captured carbon dioxide into something useful — specifically, building materials. Mission Zero CEO Nicholas Chadwick told the Times : “If we can get this to work, we have a technology that can sequester megatonnes of carbon dioxide.” Related articles Elon Musk's row with former SpaceX colleague after failed launch Macron humiliated as broken … [Read more...] about Musk backs Britain! Tesla CEO pumps £800k into start-up working to save the planet

Taylor Swift is no stranger to performing in sold-out stadiums across the world, but on May 18, 2022, the Grammy-winning singer and songwriter was at one of the world's most famous stadiums for an entirely different reason. Swift was at the Yankee Stadium in New York to accept the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Fine Arts. She also delivered an inspiring commencement speech to her fellow graduates in the class of 2022. Also receiving honorary degrees alongside Swift were Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) President Emerita Susan Hockfield, and City University of New York (CUNY) Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez. Swift opened her speech by poking fun at herself, joking: "Last time I was in a stadium this size, I was dancing in heels and wearing a glittery leotard. This outfit is much more comfortable." Referring to her hit song "22" which was released in 2012, Swift joked: "The main reason I'm here is because I have a song called '22." She then proceeded to thank New … [Read more...] about Taylor Swift’s NYU Speech in Full