Author: Anjali Singh

After Russia launched an invasion of Ukraine, oil prices soared beyond $100 (£74) per barrel, reaching their highest level in more than seven years. As investors fretted about the conflict’s potential consequences, global stock markets plummeted and gold prices climbed. Russia is the world’s second-largest crude oil exporter and the world’s largest natural gas exporter. The price of oil surpassed $103 per barrel, and the RAC predicted that UK gasoline prices will continue to grow. Although Russia contributes only 6% of the UK’s crude oil and 5% of its gas. There are concerns that sanctions may restrict supplies and raise…

President Joe Biden has chosen his Supreme Court candidate, according to two sources familiar with the issue. The president’s choice to succeed Justice Stephen Breyer, who is retiring this year, was not immediately evident. The names of federal justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and J. Michelle Childs, as well as California Supreme Court Justice Leondra Kruger, have touted as finalists. Biden spoke with the three judges, according to sources familiar with the situation. A federal court decision earlier this week heightened the speculation about Jackson as a possible nominee. The United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit…

Knob Creek bourbon, produced by Beam Suntory, has restored the nine-year age statement on its bottles. Also revised its label design, and began selling 12- and 15-year versions of its whiskey in the previous three years. The price of a bottle used to range from $25 to $50, but now it may cost anywhere from $36 to nearly $200. All of this is part of Beam Suntory’s plan to transition to higher-end spirits. It’s paying off for the corporation, as sales increased by 11% in 2021. Customers are less sensitive to price increases to combat inflation as they pay more…

Due to mounting worries of a Russian invasion, Lufthansa and Swiss Air Lines will cease flights to Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, beginning Monday. Lufthansa, a German airline, announced it will also suspend flights to Odesa, a vital Black Seaport. “At all times, the safety of our passengers and crew members is our top priority,” Lufthansa stated. Boris Johnson, the British Prime Minister, said on Sunday that Russia is preparing “the largest conflict in Europe since 1945.” KLM, a Dutch airline, said last week that it was stopping flights to Kyiv. The stoppage of Lufthansa flights is scheduled to last until the…

On Monday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveiled the details of his “living with COVID” plan. The plan includes ending the legal necessity to self-isolate following a positive coronavirus test on Thursday. And reversing the rollback of free mass coronavirus screenings beginning in April. The UK Prime Minister stated in a House of Commons announcement that all temporary laws enacted to combat the epidemic in March 2020 will expire next month as part of his aim to shift away from government mandate and toward personal responsibility. He declared that the country’s health strategy would now focus on vaccines and therapeutics.…

Storm Franklin battered parts of the United Kingdom with high winds and heavy rain on Monday. Flood warnings are still in effect across England, Scotland, and Wales due to heavy flooding in portions of Northern Ireland. Network Rail is asking passengers to verify before traveling on the rails due to “severe disruption.” Franklin arrives just days after Storm Eunice killed three people and knocked out electricity to 1.4 million people. Storm Franklin Causes Severe Disruptions On Monday morning, the strongest wind gusts were 79 mph in Capel Curig, Wales, and 78 mph in Orlock Head, Northern Ireland. The report said…

Many people’s ambition is to become “bloggers.” The rise of social media marketing has transformed. Not only how businesses promote their products, but it has also shifted the job market by creating new jobs. Influencer marketing has given young adults and professionals new opportunities. All this is possible by simply sharing your life and blogging about whatever you choose. It could be about fashion, food, beauty, politics, or sports. According to Fox, “influencer” status may earn anywhere from $30,000 to $100,000 per year, with paid Instagram promotion ranging from $80 to $1,000 for each post. With that in mind, let’s look at…

Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Britain’s Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for Covid. The monarch is suffering from “mild cold-like symptoms”. But the palace said he plans to continue doing “light duties” at Windsor for the next week. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” the statement continued. The Prince of Wales, her eldest son, and heir, tested positive on February 10. As he met his mother on February 8. In March 2020, the Prince of Wales got coronavirus for the first time, as countries throughout the world began to experience the consequences…

The term “entrepreneur” comes to mind when thinking of those who create and run businesses. Entrepreneurship is what we eat, sleep, and breathe. So what is a solopreneur? Who is a solopreneur? While it’s clear where the term derives from (a combination of “solo” and “entrepreneur”), it’s not always clear who counts as a freelancer vs. an entrepreneur. Do you want to know if you’re a true solopreneur? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to be one but aren’t sure where to begin? Well, worry not; we’ve got your back. Allow us to bring you knowledge related to solopreneurs. What is…

I’m well aware that COVID-19 has altered the business environment, and there’s no better time than now to start a new business if you’ve recently lost your job or want to gain financial independence. There has never been a better time to start a business because we’re on the verge of creating some new industries and creative business concepts due to the virus, which has wreaked havoc on certain businesses while causing a true boom in others. Considering this, we’ve compiled a comprehensive list of lucrative enterprises you may start on a shoestring budget. Become a business owner right now!…