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Oil permits and wind crisis threaten UK net zero pledge
Oil permits and wind crisis threaten UK net zero pledge
Business and Economy
by  AFP

With the provision of a swathe of new oil and gas exploration licences and a crisis in offshore wind energy, clouds are gathering over the UK's net zero promises. The Conservative government of Rishi Sunak in July promised "hundreds" of new licences for oil and gas exploration and production in the North Sea, arousing the anger of environmentalists.

Italian PM Meloni targets tight 2024 budget
Italian PM Meloni targets tight 2024 budget
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is tightening the budgetary screws to show that Rome can balance its books, even if it means delaying electoral promises. Rome had been hoping that a suspension of EU budget rules after the pandemic would be extended into next year, but Economy Commissioner Paolo Gentiloni has ruled this out.

Game makers seek unions as digital entertainment booms
Game makers seek unions as digital entertainment booms
Business and Economy
by  AFP

Unsung workers who make movie superheroes fly and lightsabers crackle are turning to labor unions as relentless demand for content turns dream jobs into grueling routines. Both unions are asking for better pay, and guarantees that AI will not steal their jobs and income, among other demands.