Gambling advertisements are everywhere – on billboards, on the tube, and on shop windows. But does ‘responsible gambling’ campaigns funded by popular betting agencies such as Sky Betting & Gambling, William Hill, and Pokerstars solve the problem?
Finance & Economics
From Startup Darling to Bank Failure: The Story of Silicon Valley Bank
Within 72 hours the second and third largest banks failures in US history transpired and by Monday morning the Fed and the Bank of England had followed through on plans to bail out depositors. How did we get here?
The Importance of the “G” in ESG
This article is the second in a series that addresses the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance factors in an organization.
Is Inflation Always a Monetary Phenomenon?
We have all been taught in our social studies classes that governments ought to do what is right and not what is popular; but what our teachers kept from us, is the sheer ugliness of the truth that is miles from reality.
The Importance of Prioritising the ‘S’ in ESG
“The current issue the S in ESG faces is ‘if you can’t measure it, you can’t change it”‘. Follow Benedict Haslam as he provides an insight into our series addressing the importance of Environmental, Social and Governance factors in an organisation.
A Crisis in the Making: Inflation Uproar in the UK
Brits watching Matthew Hancock appearing on I’m a Celebrity while energy prices are at an all-time high feels like a badly timed joke rather than commentary on the socio-economic divide raging throughout the United Kingdom.
Saving the Planet or Opportunistic Greenwashing? How Businesses Interpret the “E” in ESG
In just the last few years, there has been a sea change in how corporations approach sustainability and environmental protection, with many major companies placing a much greater prioritisation on their environmental initiatives and their eco-friendly image.
The Science and Economics of Cannabis: A Case Study of Thailand
As of June 2022, Thailand has officially removed cannabis from the Category 5 narcotics list, making its cultivation, selling, and consumption legal.
“This is not the time to lean on ideology, it is the time to do what works!”
“The UK government will run out of money before you reach energy prices that really help those lowest-income households”
Pakistan’s Climate Crisis: Could It Be You Next?
The calamities that Pakistan is currently experiencing are a stark warning of the implications of widespread climatic collapse.
What does the Queen’s demise mean for the UK economy?
England lost their beloved Queen Elizabeth II on 8th September. It has been a time of national mourning since. It is a difficult time for the nation, and is not without its economic and financial consequences.
Will the $2.9bn IMF bailout actually save Sri Lanka?
The IMF agreement is only the beginning of a long struggle for Sri Lankans, who are gradually stumbling into poverty.
Not Only the Military Forces, But the Banks Also Seem To Be On High Alert!
On 24th February, residents in several cities of Ukraine woke up to the sounds of explosions, air raid sirens, and terrifying booms. After years of tensions and hostilities bottling up between Russia and Ukraine, this one fine morning- matters escalated.