How the US-Canada trade war is being felt on both sides of the border
The US and Canada appear no closer to resolving their ongoing trade dispute. Tensions have been simmering between the two neighbours since President Donald Trump returned to the White House just over 18 months ago, and unleashed a wide-ranging global programme of tariffs. Canada was one of the first countries the Trump administration hit with […]
‘My parents won’t lend me £10k but helped my brother’: When families play financial favourites
‘My parents won’t lend me £10k but helped my brother’: When families play financial favourites Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, One US study suggests around 15% of siblings have had conflicts over money Do your parents have a favourite child and give them more money, gifts or help? Financial favouritism can cause jealousy and resentment […]
School uniform swap shop ‘saves money and tackles second hand clothes stigma’
A man who set up a uniform swap shop at his children’s primary four years ago now has more than 200 schools involved. Jon from Cardiff came up with the idea as a result of the cost-of-living crisis, to help parents with the financial burden of paying for a uniform which can run into hundreds […]
Drought leaves ‘barely any apples’ to make cider
Walking through Kimberly Jones’ orchard just outside Bath, it’s hard to see any apples at all. The trees should be groaning with fruit, she tells me, but “we might get 10% of our normal crop here, and that’s generous”. The orchard is 25 years old, and this is by far the driest year they have […]
‘What you see is what you pay’ – why some US restaurants are banning tips
‘What you see is what you pay’ – why some US restaurants are banning tips Image source, Caroline KraetzerImage caption, Caroline Kraetzer no longer gets tips but her salary is double the norm Wine waiter Caroline Kraetzer earns $40 (£30) an hour, double what most service staff in San Francisco are paid but then it […]