The economist made headlines before the 2019 federal election after suggesting Labor’s climate policies, including its target of a 45% cut in emissions by 2030 compared with 2005, would reduce gross national product over the next decade by hundreds of billions of dollars, lead to lower real wages and employment and substantially increase the cost of electricity compared to what it otherwise would be. He said the Coalition’s less ambitious climate targets would have a lesser economic impact and did not assess the cost of not acting on climate change. … [Read more...] about Coalition quietly adds fossil fuel industry leaders to emissions reduction panel
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Four ways to keep kids happy and entertained during lockdown and rainy weather
OUR Hols From £9.50 are back! With 150-plus holiday parks across the UK and Europe to choose from, there is sure to be just the break that you are looking for. … [Read more...] about Four ways to keep kids happy and entertained during lockdown and rainy weather
Five smart ways to beat the stamp duty cut-off and get property deals over the line
A) I went to your insurer, which was part of the TIF Group. You’d taken out insurance before any exclusions came in as a result of Covid, so I was confident you had a case. … [Read more...] about Five smart ways to beat the stamp duty cut-off and get property deals over the line
Shoppers paying £100 extra per outfit for clothes as EU retailers struggle to adapt to new Brexit rules
"Many EU businesses will have already registered for UK VAT under existing rules and HMRC is working very closely with those who haven’t to ensure they can comply with the changes." … [Read more...] about Shoppers paying £100 extra per outfit for clothes as EU retailers struggle to adapt to new Brexit rules
Half a million year-old Welsh caves that span 7 miles on sale for £150,000
Rightmove’s Tim Bannister said: “It’s not every day that we’re able to share such a unique and quirky listing with the world, but this remarkable plot of land has certainly captured the team’s attention.” … [Read more...] about Half a million year-old Welsh caves that span 7 miles on sale for £150,000