The percentage of people declaring that they feel safe while shopping during the pandemic fell by 12 percentage points in September. relative to June; by 13 p.p. Concerns about going back to work in the office have increased, according to a Deloitte report. 81 percent on the other hand, the respondents are worried about a possible increase in prices - added.more
The UK's annual inflation rate stood at 3.1% in September, down slightly from August when it reached its highest level in more than nine years, the National Statistics Office (ONS) reported. However, this is still well above the Bank of England's inflation target of 2%.more
The Royal Mint, which deals with the minting of coins in Great Britain, plans to obtain valuable metals, incl. gold from discarded cell phones and laptops, the US daily Washington Post reported.more
Swedish payments firm Klarna said on Monday it has introduced a number of changes to its product in the United Kingdom including the option for its users to "pay now" and in full.more
Consumers in the US and Europe are in no rush to spend $ 2.7 trillion in additional savings from the Covid-19 pandemic, reports Bloomberg. This dispels the hope of increasing consumption, which would contribute to economic growth - adds the agency.more
A TUC study revealed key workers have "serious disillusionment" about their jobs, with complaints about low pay, excessive workload and feeling undervalued.more
Rising fuel oil prices in Germany, a lack of raw materials for industry, problems with container transport and inflation are all driving the prices of many consumer goods soar. The rise in prices is especially true for food, furniture and many services, informs the consumer portal Chip Online (CO).more
Despite violent protests in Rome this weekend over new COVID-19 requirements for workplaces, Italy is moving ahead with the strictest measures against COVID-19 in Europe.more
The UK's biggest ever lottery jackpot is up for grabs later in the Euromillions draw. If a solo UK ticket-holder wins Tuesday's draw, they will scoop the maximum amount possible - €220m, working out to an estimated £184m.more
Tennis star Iga Swiatek says she will be donating $50,000 of her prize money in support of World Mental Health Day, after progressing to the last 16 of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Sunday.more
Households across Europe face much higher winter energy bills due to a global surge in wholesale power and gas prices and consumer groups have warned the most vulnerable in the region could be hit by fuel poverty as a result.more
A Saudi Arabian-backed £305m takeover of Newcastle United has been completed. The Premier League has approved the takeover after receiving "legally binding assurances" that the Saudi state would not control the club.more
The spouses may lose on the Polish Lad. Joint settlement will be less profitable than before. Individuals filing PIT will benefit - reports today's "Rzeczpospolita".more
This year, for the first time in 25 years, Donald Trump has not made Forbes' list of the 400 richest Americans. Since the start of the pandemic, Forbes estimates, the former president's fortune has shrunk by around $ 600 million.more
After 40 drawings without a big Powerball winner, a single ticket sold in California matched all six numbers and was the lucky winner of a nearly $700m jackpot, officials said.more
The lack of access to social media has caused many companies to stop working. The digital giant also suffered losses. However, this is only the beginning of Facebook's troubles - the Polish daily "Rzeczpospolita" reports.more
According to Manager Magazin, there are more billionaires in Germany than ever before. Currently, there are 213 of them, which is 24 more compared to the previous year. The richest 100 together have over 722 billion euros, 19 percent more than last year.more
As the 2021-22 NBA season draws near, unvaccinated players are running out of time to get their shot(s) before they start facing potential consequences from the league - up to and including being unable to play in certain locations and having their pay reduced. more
For Polish seniors, 2022 will be a record year in terms of benefit increases. Some people will see up to 5,000 on their account throughout the year. PLN more. Such large increases in pensions and pensions have never been seen - informs "Super Express".more
The secret deals and hidden assets of some of the world’s richest and most powerful people have been revealed in the biggest trove of leaked offshore data in history.more