Food delivery apps serve workers’ exploitation right to our doors
The prosecution of e-bike riders for speeding is symptomatic of a wider problem of wealth inequality and a lack of workerβs rights. If youβve been anywhere near a city in the last decade, undoubtedly youβll have seen them. In Newcastle theyβre often locked up or propped up on their...
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Why using Uber X Share might not be worth the hassle
Have Uber overlooked the safety of customers and drivers in order to make more money from earnings theyβre already cutting by half? Chances are, if you work late, go out late, or, like me, have a tendency to be late, youβve probably used Uber at some point or another. Launched in...
Response to the latest Barbie doll justifies its existence
Mattelβs new doll has Type 1 diabetes, marking another inclusive step for the brand. But response to the launch highlights a persistent lack of education around the disease βΒ and the need to dismantle stigma.Β Mattelβs latest addition to its Barbie lineup, a doll with Type 1 diabetes, might seem like...
Easyjetβs bag bonus scheme causes outrage
A leaked email shows the budget airline has been rewarding staff for catching oversized luggage.Β We all have a love/hate relationship with budget airlines. From Ryanair to easyJet, these low-cost alternatives to pricey air-travel have saved more of my girls' holidays than I can count on one hand. But theyβve...
French senate pass bill regulating ultra-fast fashion
Are the environmental tides of the industry turning?Β On Tuesday the French senate adopted a bill that will regulate the fashion industry and place ultra-fast fashion brands under the microscope. The news comes after France first mentioned plans to crackdown on e-commerce giants like Temu and Shein earlier this year. In...
KFC plans large expansion across UK and Ireland
Popular fast food franchise KFC has announced plans to create 7,000 jobs across the UK and Ireland. It comes as emerging competitors pose a threat to the chainβs dominance. Chicken shop franchise KFC is planning to expand significantly across the UK and Ireland in the next five years, the...
EU plans extra fee on small parcels often sent from China
The European Union has proposed a new fee on billions of small parcels that are sent directly to peopleβs homes. This extra two-euro charge would largely affect parcels sent from China on fast-fashion platforms like Shein and Temu. A new tax has been proposed by the European Union that would stop packages worth less than Β£126 from being customs-free. Instead, an additional two-euro charge would be applied to small packages...
Spain to block 65,000 properties on Airbnb in tourism crackdown
Following intense public pressure to regulate the short-term rental market, the Spanish government says it will remove over 65,000 holiday rental listings from Airbnb for breaching regulations.Β The Spanish government is cracking down on short-term property renting and says it will remove 65,000 holiday listings from Airbnb.Β It comes amidst growing public pressure to provide more regulation and rules over holiday renting. The consumer rights ministry said missing licence numbers, unclear...
Universal Music Groupβs ties to abuse scandals in West Africa
West African nonprofits allege that major Universal Music Group stakeholder Vincent BollorΓ© has built his fortune through abusive practices in the region. Theyβre urging the labelβs artists to do their research before making charitable donations. Universal Music Group (UMG) represents some of the worldβs biggest artists today, including Kendrick Lamar, his buddy Drake, Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Rhianna. Many of the music corporationβs global names, past and present, have travelled...
European firms reportedly improving climate action lobbying
New research has found that European companies are increasingly engaging with climate change, with a sharp rise in firms lobbying for climate action since 2019. New research suggests that European companies may be more engaged with climate change policies and action than first thought. Analysts say that the share of companies whose corporate lobbying is βalignedβ with plans for global climate goals increased from 3% in 2019 to an impressive 23%...
