Global Poverty Reduction: A Century-Long Challenge

The World Bank’s 2024 report, “Poverty, Prosperity and Planet,” presents a sobering forecast for global poverty reduction efforts. At the current rate, lifting half of the world’s population out of poverty could take over a century. This projection underscores the urgent need for effective international development strategies to address global poverty reduction challenges. The report…

10 notable companies that went bankrupt in 2024

2024 saw a wave of bankruptcies among notable companies, from Evergrande Group, China’s top property developer, to Red Lobster, the world’s largest seafood restaurant chain. Other casualties included Tupperware, The Body Shop, Spirit Airlines, Northvolt, LaVie Care Centers, Avon, TGI Fridays, and BYJU’S US unit. … Read the original article here

Essex based drainage protection company forced to shut

Located in Basildon, Home Drainage Protection Service Ltd ‘bombarded’ pensioners and people suffering from medical conditions with up to 20 calls a day, allegedly using ‘abusive’ language and ‘threatening to call the police or bailiffs’ if the call receiver did not sign up to their proposals.  The company claimed to provide replacements and repairs to plumbing and…