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by Anna Fleck, Public attitudes toward religious tolerance vary widely across societies, as reflected in an Ipsos survey conducted in 2023. Among the 26 countries polled, roughly three in four (76 percent) said that they felt completely comfortable around people who hold different religious beliefs. Tolerance levels were highest in South Africa, where nine in ten people expressed this view. At the other …

MPs have thrown their weight behind calls for greater Government support for British businesses developing alternatives to plastic packaging, as Parliament steps up its focus on tackling the global plastics crisis. At a Westminster briefing hosted by the Natural Polymers Group, parliamentarians heard how UK-led innovation in nature-based materials could form a £4.2 billion industry and create more than 35,000 …

Broadway Polaroids is a New York–based arts project that began in 2024 with a simple creative idea: to capture honest Polaroid photographs of Broadway performers and people in the arts. What started as a small personal outlet has since grown into a recognizable niche within the theatre community. The project offers a quiet, authentic look at performers, revealing a side …

For small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), equipping employees with the latest skills and tools needs to be a priority. After all, as the competition grows, SMEs can’t afford to be idle. And it’s not always possible for new hires or seasoned employees to know exactly what industry demands will look like. That’s why SMEs must budget for upskilling within their …

Getting hurt is never part of the plan. Whether you slipped on a wet floor at the grocery store or were involved in an accident at a construction site, a sudden injury can turn your life upside down in seconds. If you are thinking about taking legal action, you aren’t alone. Accidental injuries are a massive issue in the United …

Ever found yourself scrolling through rental listings in three different countries while your partner’s checking train times and trying to figure out visa rules via TikTok? Maybe one of those listings is in the UK — a lovely little stone cottage, suspiciously cheap, with no mention of council tax or how far it is from the nearest Tesco. It’s all …

In early 2026, the Irish pensions landscape will undergo one of its most significant shifts in decades.The introduction of auto-enrolment,   a system that will automatically enrol many employees into a pension scheme, marks a pivotal step in strengthening retirement savings across the country. For workers, employers and the wider system, the implications are profound. Here’s a comprehensive look at …

Founded in October 2015 in California by Epik Solutions’ CEO and two partners, Epik Solutions began with a bold idea: to help businesses grow by simplifying how people and technology work together. What started as a three-person team has grown into a global company of around 250 employees, with teams across the United States, India, and Mexico. The company’s mission …

The fast pace of the digital economy has lowered consumer tolerance for waiting to an all-time low. Companies that fail to deliver instant payments risk significant revenue loss. Modern consumers operate in a world of instant gratification, expecting quick and smooth transactions at all times. In this respect, the traditional payment systems, which entail delays and complexity, are less sufficient. …

The presence of gambling firms on Premier League shirts was not part of the competition’s early commercial fabric. In the first season after the league’s foundation in 1992, shirt sponsorship was led by technology and consumer brands rather than betting or gaming companies. Traditional industries like beverages and electronics held many of the early deals. These kinds of sponsors helped …