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Have we got Wonga wrong? A defence of payday loans
Money & Business

Have we got Wonga wrong? A defence of payday loans

...businesses. Christopher Mallon believes we shouldn't overlook the valuable role they can play in helping some people budget...Payday lenders have been the subject of trenchant criticism since their popularity exploded following the financial crisis. A recent documentary, “Cash in Hand: Payday Loans”, sought to counter this by giving an insider look at the industry....
Environment: Lake Baikal
Nature & Environment

Environment: Lake Baikal

...businesses flocked to the once-isolated region, inducing massive economic growth, but at what cost to the natural habitat? On top of this threat, the invasion of alien species and rising water temperatures due to global warming throw up questions, conflicts and challenges about sustainable development and how we are to manage the consequences of our actions responsibly....
60-Second Adventures in Economics
Society, Politics & Law

60-Second Adventures in Economics

...businesses' behaviour - which may not always be entirely rational... The Invisible Hand Economist, Adam Smith, used the term The Invisible Hand to describe the self-regulating nature of the market place - a core concept for so-called free-marketeers. The Paradox of Thrift The Paradox of Thrift suggests that while it may be wise for an individual to save money when income...
Will India prove fertile ground for post-Brexit trade?
Society, Politics & Law

Will India prove fertile ground for post-Brexit trade?

...business relations with India in a post-Brexit world. But the power balance has shifted since the days of empire. India, no longer a subject of Britain, has appropriated the legacy of colonialism for itself and is intent on forging a fresh relationship. Language illustrates how India has built on its colonial inheritance. There are more English speakers in India today...
The Financial Five a Day Podcast Series
Money & Business

The Financial Five a Day Podcast Series

...money habits...Please note, the information provided in these podcasts do not constitute regulated financial advice or recommendation and should not be considered as such. The Financial Five a Day Podcast is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), its guests are not financial advisors and, therefore, not authorised to offer regulated financial advice....
The five billion dollar franchise: How much will Disney make from Star Wars merchandise
Money & Business

The five billion dollar franchise: How much will Disney make from Star Wars merchandise

...money are Disney going to make from all this stuff?...It didn’t surprise me at all to read that Royal Mail will issue special Star Wars stamps. In fact I wouldn’t bat an eyelid if, in the publicity around the release of Star Wars 7 on December 17, the Church of England were to issue Christmas cards with shepherds holding light sabres instead of crooks. Yes, the...
Free employability and training courses to support your Kickstart Scheme journey – for candidates and employers
Education & Development

Free employability and training courses to support your Kickstart Scheme journey – for candidates and employers

...business or continue to explore learning pathways open to them. Kickstart guide You can read the Kickstart guide here or by clicking on the image below. [Kickstart image] Each course comes with a statement of participation and a digital badge, allowing learners and employers to record and recognise their achievements as they progress through their six-month Kickstart...
Entrepreneurial impressions – reflection
Money & Business

Entrepreneurial impressions – reflection

...business owner as an entrepreneur, others reserve that term for a person who is either starting a new venture or running one that is highly innovative or capable of rapid growth. Similarly, while there is a common tendency to understand entrepreneurship largely in terms of exceptional individuals, it is also possible to emphasise the distinctive social relationships or...