World Shipping Fleet And Services 2025 Review Of Maritime Transport Summary The UNCTAD Review of Maritime Transport 2025 outlines how geopolitical tensions, route disruptions (Red Sea, Black Sea, Strait of Hormuz), shifting trade policy and an accelerating decarbonisation agenda are reshaping global shipping. Fleet capacity rose by 3.4% in 2024 — faster than demand but […]
Why HR must do more to support carers of people with cancer Summary One in nine employees in a typical workplace is likely juggling paid work with caring for someone with cancer. Carers face unpredictable appointments, disrupted sleep, extra household duties, emotional strain and financial pressure — often without formal recognition or support at work. […]
HR anticipate rise in Union activity from Employment Rights Bill Summary New research from WorkNest shows many businesses are bracing for increased trade union engagement if the Employment Rights Bill lowers membership thresholds for recognition. Over half (53%) of employers expect more union activity, while 28% say they have regularly engaged with unions in the […]
El hambre está empeorando en Nevada. Nuevo reporte resalta defectos en coordinación estatal. Summary A new Guinn Center report, shared with The Nevada Independent, finds hunger worsening in Nevada and criticises the state’s fragmented approach to food security. Feeding America data for 2023 show 15% of Nevadans — nearly 482,000 people — face food insecurity, […]
BCLC Needs Targeted Action Against Rising Problem Gambling Summary Internal B.C. Lottery Corporation (BCLC) research obtained via Freedom of Information shows problem gambling is rising in British Columbia, with online sports bettors identified as a “higher-risk group”. The Ipsos July 2024 study highlighted increasing vulnerability among younger bettors and recommended targeted interventions, especially around major […]
Exclusive: Multiple UK gambling charities on brink of collapse amid statutory levy disarray Summary Sources in the gambling harms sector tell NEXT.io that multiple UK gambling charities are close to insolvency despite the statutory levy for research, education and treatment having already been collected from operators. The rollout of the new statutory levy system is […]
Macau makes unprecedented personnel changes as Wong Sio Chak promoted and André Cheong named Legislative Assembly member Summary The Macao SAR Government announced a surprise reshuffle: Wong Sio Chak, who served ten years as Secretary for Security, has been promoted to Secretary for Administration and Justice. André Cheong, the outgoing Secretary for Administration and Justice, […]
The Brain as the Next Tech Battleground: Billionaire Investments in Brain-Computer Interfaces (BCIs) Summary This piece examines why billionaires such as Elon Musk, Sam Altman and investors including Peter Thiel are pouring capital into brain-computer interfaces (BCIs). It outlines the different technical approaches — Neuralink’s invasive implants versus Merge Labs’ reported non-invasive focus — and […]
The Washington Post to Blue Origin: How Jeff Bezos Wields His Fortune Summary Jeff Bezos, with an estimated net worth of $242 billion, exemplifies how modern mega-wealth is built and used. This piece outlines five clear ways he converts capital into influence and industry: a modest official salary but enormous equity, eye-watering per-second earnings, the […]
Understanding your OT environment: the first step to stronger cyber security Summary Operational technology (OT) runs critical services — power, water, manufacturing and other national infrastructure. The NCSC has published guidance to help organisations build and maintain a “definitive record” of their OT environment: an accurate, living view of assets, connectivity, architecture, suppliers and business […]
