Ofgem faces backlash over energy price hike
The energy company has announced plans to increase prices by October, just in time for the winter period. Summer in the UK feels like it left as quickly as it arrived. In what seemed like a blink of an eye the leaves are falling, Halloween memorabilia is filling supermarket shelves,...
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Are Wizz Air’s new ‘unlimited flights’ a disaster for the planet?
The budget airline is offering a new ‘All You Can Fly’ membership, but how bad is it for the planet, really? Wizz Air, a Hungarian budget airline that offers routes across Europe and parts of the Middle East, has just launched an ‘All You Can Fly’ pass for €599...
Melting Arctic ice spells opportunity for Far North Fiber’s internet project
While Arctic ice may fully melt by 2040, Far North Fiber views this as a door to install internet cables in the region; capitalizing on the climate disaster and the global surge in internet usage. Navigating daily life without encountering the internet is challenging. From smartphones to digital billboards, the...
Do our emotions have value in the workplace?
Being called ‘emotional’ at work is rarely intended as a compliment, no matter your profession. But could paying closer attention to our emotional states actually enhance our careers? A growing number of experts seem to think so. For much of the 20th century, the ideal professional was seen as a...
Navigating the complexities of gender in sports going forward
Imane Khelif, a 25-year-old Algerian boxer, has become a focal point in the ongoing debate surrounding gender and eligibility in women’s sports. Being the first female boxer from Algeria to win an Olympic boxing gold medal, her story is emblematic of the complexities that arise when gender identity and...
Mattel’s Barbie makes another major move for inclusivity
The brand just introduced the first blind or visually impaired Barbie doll, and the internet is loving it. Representation matters, and Mattel – a brand who has long championed this belief – isn’t slowing down in their quest to make every person feel seen. The iconic toy company has once again proven its...
Airline allows female passengers to avoid sitting with men
IndiGo is the first major airline to allow female passengers to choose the gender of those seated next to them. Is this the future of air travel? A major Indian budget airline, IndiGo, has made headlines for introducing a unique new policy. Female passengers will now be allowed to view the gender of those seated next to them before boarding a flight, giving them the option to avoid sitting...
Lululemon’s ‘Be Planet’ campaign could land it in an EU lawsuit
The Canadian advocacy group Stand.earth has filed a legal complaint about Lululemon’s ‘Be Planet’ campaign, stating it grossly contradicts the company’s true environmental impact. Many major companies have been accused of greenwashing in recent years, but Lululemon might’ve made a big mistake by running its 'Be Planet' marketing campaign just before Olympic athletes wore its clothing on world’s stage. Stand.earth, a Canadian environmental advocacy group, has filed a legal complaint...
Amazon sidelines speedy shipping to compete with Temu and SHEIN
The online shopping giant has been known for its Prime next day delivery service, but with Chinese competitors on the rise, Amazon is now moving to offer slower shipping for lower cost products. Would you wait longer for a new product if it cost less to buy it? Apparently, a lot of shoppers around the world do. This explains the seriously rapid success of online retailers like Temu and SHEIN,...
This airline is adding a £60 fee to tickets to pay for sustainable fuel
Over the last few years, the aviation industry has had to come to terms with its emission problem. Sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) have been posed as a viable solution, but it looks like their cost is being passed onto consumers. Missing the days when you could find flights abroad for as little as £20? I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but you shouldn’t hold your breath for...
