Author: Anjali Singh

President Joe Biden’s rule requiring large-company workers to be vaccinated or disguised and tested weekly has been halted by the US Supreme Court. The requirement exceeded the jurisdiction of the Biden administration, according to the nation’s highest court. Separately, they determined that a less stringent immunization requirement for government-funded healthcare workers might be justified. The mandates, according to the administration, will contribute to the fight against the epidemic. President Biden expressed dissatisfaction with the decision “to prohibit common-sense life-saving regulations for employees,” notwithstanding his low support rating. “I call on business leaders to join others who have already stepped up…

With a $50 million investment, Google is encouraging a return to the office by doubling its UK capacity and “reinvigorating” the workplace. The search engine giant is investing £730 million ($1 billion) and plans to increase its workforce from 6,400 to 10,000 people. It is purchasing one of the London properties where it is now a tenant, Central Saint Giles. According to the BBC, Google’s UK head Ronan Harris said the investment demonstrated the company’s belief in the workplace as a place of work. “We aim to give the workplace a new lease on life. We’ve made the decision to…

A major Chinese consumer group has called for a boycott of a KFC meal deal, claiming it encourages food waste. According to the China Consumers Association (CCA), some purchasers went on a buying frenzy as a result of the bargain. KFC launched the ad last week in collaboration with Pop Mart, a Chinese toy brand known for its surprise boxes. When purchasing specific KFC set meals, customers can obtain limited-edition versions of large-eyed and round-faced Dimoo dolls. KFC “used limited-edition blind box sales to tempt and condone consumers’ unjustified and excessive purchase of meal sets, which goes against public order,…

In December, US inflation rose 7% year-over-year, the fastest in almost 40 years. The rises are being driven by strong demand and limited supply for crucial products such as autos, putting pressure on authorities to act. The Federal Reserve of the United States is likely to hike interest rates this year. The rise in borrowing charges is aimed at decreasing demand by making purchases such as cars more expensive. The increase in December was the third month in a row that the US annual inflation rate remained above 6%, considerably above policymakers’ objective of 2%. The last time inflation surpassed…

However, with no progress on a free trade agreement with the United States and none expected shortly, the formal start of discussions with India, announced in New Delhi on Thursday, is the most significant negotiation the UK government will undertake this year. India is on track to become the world’s third-largest economy by 2050, and the government expects UK-India commerce to quadruple in the next decade. The prospect of a free trade agreement with India is described by Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan as a “great chance,” and there are undoubtedly significant commercial benefits at stake. George Riddell, EY’s director of…

The global economy has a “dark prognosis,” according to World Bank President David Malpass, as the pandemic’s aftershocks continue to weigh on growth, particularly in impoverished countries. Global growth would fall to 4.1 percent this year from 5.5 percent in 2021, according to his organization’s latest prediction. It ascribed the slowdown to malware threats, the phasing down of government funding, and the fading of an initial surge in demand. On the other hand, Mr. Malpass expressed alarm about expanding global inequality. “The great drag is the inequality that’s built into the system,” he told the BBC, adding that poorer countries…

Dubai Police has announced the launch of MIND FORCE DXB, Dubai’s first mental health awareness campaign, in collaboration with mental health advocate Chris Haill and strategic partner OMNIA. Dubai Police and Chris Haill, the operations director, will invite 10-15 companies to become financing partners for MIND FORCE DXB as part of the campaign, which will assist “save lives” across Dubai. The program will hold events, workshops, presentations, and conversations, as well as seek partnerships with individuals and businesses in Dubai’s healthcare and educational sectors. MIND FORCE DXB will use this to provide mental health care to people of all…

On Wednesday, stock futures rose modestly after a crucial inflation report showed a historic jump but mostly met forecasts. The Dow Jones Industrial Average’s futures increased 144 points. Futures on the S& P 500 increased by 0.5 percent, while Nasdaq 100 futures increased by 0.7 percent. The developments come after the consumer price index, which measures prices across a wide range of commodities, increased by 7% year over year in December. This is the largest increase since 1982, yet it was in line with economists polled by Dow Jones. The monthly gain was a tad higher than anticipated. Some economists…

The Taliban has announced that its “food for work” program, in which donated wheat is used to pay tens of thousands of government workers, will be expanded. It comes as the UN has requested $4.4 billion (£3.2 billion) in humanitarian help for Afghanistan. The money is needed this year, according to the UN, because more than half of the country’s population is in need. Since the Taliban gained control of Afghanistan in August, the country’s economic and humanitarian crises have worsened.  The Taliban’s newest announcement highlighted the country’s financial problems. It could also raise concerns among donors about the Taliban’s…

Last month, at least 600,000 people canceled flights from Heathrow Airport when the Omicron coronavirus strain prompted tighter travel restrictions. Heathrow boss John Holland-Kaye said it highlighted the industry’s problems and the unpredictability that travelers face. The chief executive of the UK’s busiest airport cautioned that a return to normal “may be years away.” In 2021, only 19.4 million passengers traveled through Heathrow, down 12.3% from 2020, when the pandemic began. Last year’s number was less than a fourth of the pre-pandemic levels seen in 2019, which was the lowest for Heathrow in 50 years. Mr. Holland-Kaye believes that all…