Why are farmers protesting across the EU and what can the bloc do about it?
Farmers across Europe are protesting due to falling sale prices, rising costs, heavy regulation, powerful retailers, debt, climate change, and cheap imports.
Farmers' costs have risen while farm-gate prices have dropped, contributing to their grievances and protests. [ more ]
Staple Berkeley Grocery Store Market Hall Foods to Close After Nearly Three Decades
Market Hall Foods closes Berkeley store after over two decades, citing supply chain issues, decreased foot traffic due to remote work, and rising costs. [ more ]
Quinn's Lighthouse in Bay Area to close its doors after 40 years
Quinn's Lighthouse, a seafood restaurant in Oakland, is closing after 40 years.
The closure is due to a lack of corporate events and game day crowds, rising costs of doing business, and the restaurant is expected to go up for sale. [ more ]
Buried in Wegovy Costs, North Carolina Will Stop Paying for Obesity Drugs
The North Carolina State Health Plan has decided to end coverage for weight loss medications due to rising costs.
Appetite-suppressing drugs have been effective in helping patients lose weight and may prevent heart attacks and strokes, which can lead to high hospital bills. [ more ]
Thousands of restaurants closing across UK blame soaring bills among pressures
Over 10 bars, restaurants, and pubs close in the UK every day due to rising costs and other challenges.
The number of licensed premises in Britain fell by 3.6% from 103,682 to 99,916 in the year to September, marking the first time it has dropped below 100,000. [ more ]
Britain is a poorer, sicker place. No wonder disability claims have trebled in a decade | Polly Toynbee
The number of people on disability benefits has tripled, but it doesn't mean the country is sicker than before.
UK faces deeper problems with the health of the nation and the resilience of the healthcare system, leading to increasing costs of declining health. [ more ]