Emerging in Faith and Leadership: Dr. Lisa S. Vosper’s Journey of Empowerment
Emerging in Faith and Leadership: Dr. Lisa S. Vosper’s Journey of Empowerment Leadership is a journey of faith, perseverance, and purpose. Dr. Lisa S. Vosper, a trailblazer in workforce development, education, and faith-based empowerment, exemplifies what it means to lead with intention and divine alignment. From her early experiences in Louisiana to receiving the Presidential […]
Dr. Tonya T. Wise: Turning Dreams into Reality and Financial Freedom
Dr. Tonya T. Wise: Dreams to Financial Freedom The road to success, wealth, and personal empowerment is rarely smooth, but Dr. Tonya T. Wise has not only navigated it—she has paved the way for others to follow. As an international keynote speaker, bestselling author, coach, strategist, and consultant, she has spent over three decades transforming […]
Scottish shop sales return to pre-pandemic levels
PA Media Shoppers bought more fashion and beauty items, latest retail figures showed Shop sales in Scotland have returned to pre-pandemic levels for the first time since the health crisis began, according to new data. Figures released by the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) showed total sales last month were 0.6% up on March 2019. However, […]
Belfast pensioner goes to shopping centre for heat
Andrew Bret Wallis/Getty Images An elderly woman has said she goes to a nearby Belfast shopping centre most days to keep warm due to the rising cost of living. Mary McQuillan, 71, told BBC News NI she sits in her house wearing multiple layers of clothing to save heating. Like many, Ms McQuillan’s heating and […]
Taylor Swift-led vinyl revival recognised by price data gurus
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent EPA Taylor Swift topped the vinyl LP chart last year Vinyl music sales – led by the soaring success of Taylor Swift – have been recognised by statisticians who calculate the rising cost of living. After more than 30 years, vinyl records have returned to the basket of goods […]
Inflation hits 10-year high as energy, fuel and clothing costs jump
Russell Hotten Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images The cost of living surged by 5.1% in the 12 months to November, up from 4.2% the month before, and its highest level since September 2011. Higher transport and energy costs drove the rise, which was above forecasts of a 4.7% increase, the Office for National Statistics […]
Inflation hits new 30-year high in February
Tom Espiner Business reporter, BBC News Getty Images The cost of living continued to soar last month, according to official figures. Prices rose by 6.2% in the 12 months to February – the fastest for 30 years – as fuel, energy and food costs surged. Prices are rising faster than wages and the Bank of […]
The challenges of running a business in Ukraine’s second city
Janet Barrie BBC News, Kharkiv, Ukraine Getty Images Activists hold a ‘Kharkiv is Ukraine’ banner aloft during the Unity March in February What happens when your country faces invasion, and you just want to get on with running your business? In Ukraine, there is a distinct sense of déjà vu for people running small and […]
Shopping habits have changed for good, says Aldi
The cost-of-living crisis has changed shopping habits for good, according to the boss of Aldi in the UK and Ireland. Giles Hurley says shoppers are buying more own-label products than ever before and he expects this to stick. Cheaper supermarket own-label ranges are enjoying a boom as shoppers try to save money. Aldi overtook Morrisons […]
Food suppliers hit back at Tesco chair in price hike row
Food suppliers have hit back at claims by Tesco’s chairman that they are using high inflation as an excuse to raise prices unnecessarily. Tesco’s John Allan told the BBC it was “entirely possible” that suppliers were taking advantage of poorer households. But the Food & Drink Federation (FDF) called his comments “difficult” and said the […]