DeSantis' 'openly hostile' politics is costing Florida millions
A slew of new bills signed into law by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has draped the Sunshine State in controversy, spurring protests, lawsuits and travel advisories warning the state is "openly hostile" toward people of color, immigrants, women and LGBTQ+ community members.
2023-08-06 17:27
Canada govt body guarantees up to $2.2 billion fresh loan to Trans Mountain expansion project
A Canadian government agency has guaranteed fresh commercial loans of up to C$3 billion ($2.2 billion) to the
2023-08-06 00:15
Canada dock workers vote to accept contract offer
Dock workers in Western Canada voted to accept an improved labor contract after a month-long dispute that affected
2023-08-05 11:52
UBS Set to Shake Up Investment Banking Management: Reuters
UBS Group AG is set to make management changes to its investment banking division as soon as Monday,
2023-08-05 08:17
SVB Loan to Struggling Fintech Clearco Bought by Venture Backers
A $60 million Silicon Valley Bank loan to Clearco is being scooped up by the struggling Canadian e-commerce
2023-08-05 02:53
United Airlines buying land in Denver as it pursue growth strategy
By David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh United Airlines on Friday said it is spending $33 million to
2023-08-04 22:30
Canada's Ivey PMI shows activity contracting in July
TORONTO Canadian economic activity contracted in July for the first time in seven months as a measure of
2023-08-04 22:29
Canada unexpectedly sheds jobs in July, central bank seen pausing hikes
By Ismail Shakil OTTAWA (Reuters) -The Canadian economy unexpectedly shed a net 6,400 jobs in July while the jobless rate
2023-08-04 21:55
Telus Seeks to Slash 6% of Its Workforce as Profit Slides
Telus Corp. said it’s seeking to eliminate 6,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, after posting second-quarter profit
2023-08-04 21:52
Canada’s Economy Sheds Jobs But Wage Growth Stays High
Canada’s economy unexpectedly shed jobs last month, signaling a softening labor market at the beginning of the second
2023-08-04 21:18
Warner Bros Discovery have saved in the “low $100 million range” as the actors’ and writers’ strike continues to cripple Hollywood.
Executives at Warner Bros Discovery have said their spending has plummeted in the past few months amid the Hollywood strikes.
2023-08-04 20:48
Soaring mortgage costs ‘affecting mental health of almost a third of people’
Almost a third of people in England and Wales said their mental health has been affected by soaring mortgage costs in the past year, according to new research. For people with existing mental health problems, nearly four in 10 said the rising costs had worsened their mental health. Mind, the UK’s biggest mental health charity, also said it had seen a 55% increase in the number of people contacting its Infoline over the last 18 months about financial difficulties, including welfare, unemployment and personal debt. The charity’s survey of 3,015 respondents across England and Wales in March and April came before Thursday’s news that the Bank of England had raised interest rates to 5.25% from 5%. The hike, which is yet another bid to get inflation under control, will put more pressure on mortgage holders. Mind’s survey – carried out by Censuswide – suggested that 29% of people had been affected by hearing about or experiencing increasing mortgage costs over the last year. Ten per cent said that it had affected their mental health a lot, the charity added. For people with existing mental health problems, some 36% said the increasing mortgage costs had made their mental health worse. Money problems and mental health often form a vicious cycle, and when we’re struggling to deal with one, the other can become much harder to manage, particularly when it threatens to impact our housing situation Vicki Nash, Mind The charity said younger people were particularly affected, with almost half (48%) of those aged between 16 and 24 saying that the mortgage situation had impacted on their mental health. Vicki Nash, Mind’s associate director of external affairs, said financial difficulties and mental health problems “often form a vicious cycle”. She said: “As we continue to grapple with the rising cost of living, news of yet another possible increase in mortgage rates will be difficult for many families to bear. “Money problems and mental health often form a vicious cycle, and when we’re struggling to deal with one, the other can become much harder to manage, particularly when it threatens to impact our housing situation. “We know some people are becoming so unwell that they need hospital treatment for their mental health. “When this happens the care they receive when they leave hospital is critical so we are calling for the introduction of comprehensive welfare checks, including of people’s financial situation. “These figures show this is a mental health emergency that everyone is going to need help to deal with. We know we can’t fix the cost-of-living crisis but support for your mental health is out there, and we are here for you. “This includes through Mind’s Infoline, online community, Side by Side and the useful information on our website that will be available throughout this difficult period.” Mind has a confidential information and support line which can be called on 0300 123 3393 between 9am and 6pm from Monday to Friday, or people can visit mind.org.uk. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live The devastating mental health impact of soaring mortgage costs Consuming foods with added sugars may increase risk of kidney stones – study Why TikTok is going wild for lip oil
2023-08-04 17:47