A major new employment initiative backed by £10 million in government funding has officially launched in York and North Yorkshire, aiming to help thousands of people with health conditions return to or remain in work. The programme is part of the government’s Get Britain Working Inactivity
Council pension assets should be utilized to address the UK’s affordable housing crisis, according to a new report by the think-tank Localis. The report, titled “New Stable: Expanding and Reforming the Role of the LGPS in Driving Affordable Housing”, urges ministers to establish investment vehicles
PHILIPPINE STAR/EDD GUMBANBy Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson, Senior Reporter MILAN, Italy — The government is open to adopting a seasonal tariff scheme for rice imports to better protect farmers. “Yes, we will need to study it. I would say if there are no operational
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTORESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) could get some relief this month as the power distributor announced a decline in electricity rates for May, driven by lower generation and transmission charges.Following three months of hikes, the overall rate for May is set
PCOOTHE PHILIPPINE Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) has called on the new Congress to pass key economic measures to promote competitiveness and business growth in the country.“As the country anticipates the final and official results of the midterm elections, the PCCI, the largest business
Performance on the road is crucial in choosing a vehicle, whether for personal or business use. Vehicles rely on speed, power, precision, and control to perform at their best; and these are made possible by mechanical forces built in each vehicle, among them horsepower and
frimufilmsIn everyday life, power has become so ingrained in society that it has become a necessity and a public utility, making machines work and life a little easier. However, in vehicles, the term is still somewhat looked at as a luxury, with potential consumers leaning
aopsan on FreepikMost car buyers often focus on the brand, style or even the newest technology features of the vehicle. These features certainly matter, but beneath the polished exterior and flashing infotainment screens lies the heart of every vehicle: the engine.The engine defines how a
GLOBE.COM.PHLISTED conglomerate Ayala Corp. recorded a 4% decline in its first-quarter (Q1) net income to P12.6 billion from P13.07 billion in the same period last year, due to weaker contributions from its power and telecommunications (telco) units.First-quarter core net income, which excludes one-off items, likewise
PHOTO FROM PILIPINAS SHELLLISTED oil firm Shell Pilipinas Corp. (SPC) has allocated up to P6 billion in capital expenditures through 2026 to accelerate the expansion of its mobility network and further develop its import terminal.“We will continue our disciplined approach in terms of capital spending
DEL ROSARIO-LED conglomerate PHINMA Corp. is allocating P3.8 billion for capital expenditure (capex) this year, lower than the P4.5 billion set in 2024, as it expects continued growth in its education and property businesses.“The PHINMA Group has set a capex of P3.8 billion for 2025
JOLLIBEE FOODS Corp. (JFC) reported an 8.1% decline in first-quarter (Q1) net income to P2.41 billion, down from P2.62 billion last year, due to higher non-operational costs.“On a quarter-on-quarter basis, both operating income and net income after tax (NIAT) increased by double digits. While NIAT