Published time: 12 Dec, 2017 10:11 In an attempt to balance the budget and rebuild the economy, Saudi Arabia has decided to raise domestic prices for gasoline and jet fuel, according to a source familiar with the matter. In January, petrol will go up in price from 24 cents per liter to 44 cents, an […]
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Health Canada report calls for big tax hike on cigarettes
Canada has range of policies to reduce smoking, but none so effective as tax increases. An internal study for Health Canada, obtained by CBC News under the Access to Information Act, says a large tax hike is essential to cutting smoking to five per cent of the population by 2035, the new target set by […]
You can now virtually ‘hike’ all of South Africa’s National Parks
Share this article Technology and adventure collide in a new initiative that showcases South Africa’s natural, historical and cultural marvels in perfectly digitized form. Over 200 South African outdoor enthusiasts have pulled together to help make South Africa’s 19 National Parks, 17 nature reserves and six UNESCO World Heritage Sites available to virtually explore via […]
Pound to euro exchange rate: Sterling has ‘shocker Thursday’ despite interest rates hike
For the first time in more than 10 years the Bank of England has raised interest rates. Bank of England governor Mark Carney held a press conference yesterday, also detailing it is likely to rise twice more over the next three years. The rate has been lifted from 0.25 per cent to 0.5 per cent, […]
Martin Lewis urges savers to do THIS following Bank of England interest rate hike
The Bank of England has increased interest rates for the first time in a decade today. High inflation squeezing UK households initiated the decision, as the base rate was lifted from 0.25pc to 0.5pc. People with savings have been feeling pressure from low interest rates – the last hiked interest rates were in July 2007, […]
Martin Lewis reveals the THREE best saving accounts ahead of possible interest rate hike
Martin Lewis, Money Saving Expert, appeared on This Morning today to speak about the anticipated rise in interest rates for the Bank of England. He claimed at the Bank of England’s meeting it’s widely predicted to vote to increase interest rates on Thursday. Martin revealed his advice for Britons in the wake of this change, […]
Netflix shares rise as company announces subscription price hike
(Reuters) — Netflix’s U.S. business announced the first rises in monthly fees in two years on Thursday, hiking costs for two of its three main subscription plans as it spends heavily on its own original content. The company’s mid-range plan, which allows streaming on two devices at the same time, was increased to $ 10.99 […]
Martin Lewis says do THIS to beat British Gas price hike BEFORE tomorrow
Appearing on Good Morning Britain, Martin said: “From tomorrow (Friday 15 September), British Gas is increasing the price of its most common pricing option – its standard tariffs – by an average of over seven per cent (12.5 per cent on electricity, nothing on gas) which means for a typical dual-fuel bill it’ll add around […]
How St. Louis Workers Won and Then Lost a Minimum-Wage Hike
Bettie Douglas has worked at a McDonald’s in St. Louis for 10 years. For the last three months, she’s made $ 10 per hour. On Monday, when she got to work, she was working for $ 7.90 per hour. Douglas didn’t get demoted, she isn’t in trouble with her bosses, and she didn’t change jobs. […]
Siberian adventure: Putin takes short break to spearfish, hike & sunbathe (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Published time: 5 Aug, 2017 04:55 Edited time: 5 Aug, 2017 05:11 Vladimir Putin has spent more than two hours chasing a giant pike in one of the lakes in Tyva Republic during his brief Siberian vacation in the form of an intense 2-day hiking and camping trip, where the Russian president once again showcased […]