World export price inflation rose 15% in the first quarter of 2022, the Bank of England reported. Global inflationary pressures have intensified considerably following the invasion of Ukraine. This largely reflects further sharp increases in energy and other commodity prices. It also reflects the impact of ongoing and
More than 80% of the production of the five largest UK car producers (Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan, Peugeot S.A, BMW and Honda) is exported. All of these companies are subsidiaries of foreign-owned multinationals. Also, according to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), the UK’s competition regulator, only three
The eSport industry is growing rapidly and is linked to a poorer diet among young people, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2020, its revenue reached $1.1 billion and it engaged some 495 million people worldwide. Esports are typically professional competitions using video games as platforms
Video games are of great concern for public health due to their association with negative effects on physical and mental health, warned the World Health Organization (WHO). However, there is no clear consensus on the link between video games and health and physical behaviors or their impact on
Shipping is the most carbon-efficient mode of transport, with the lowest carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per distance and weight carried. According to a report published by the European Commission, international shipping accounts for less than 3% of annual global CO2 and produces fewer exhaust gas emissions (including nitrogen
DNV, an accredited logging and classification company based in Høvik, Norway, expects international shipping by maritime transport to grow over the coming decades. The company has projected an increase in shipping volumes for all ship categories through 2050, except for oil shipping, where ton-miles will drop by more