Category: shortages
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Christmas rail travel at risk as staff shortages and strikes loom
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Travel plans over the festive season are under threat as the UK Rail Minister warns of staff shortages and a new strike by Avanti West Coast train managers. Lord Peter Hendy, speaking before the House of Commons Transport Select Committee, expressed concern that falling staffing levels could disrupt Christmas train…
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Kenya Power rations electricity on supply shortages
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Kenya Power cut off power to some customers in August due to insufficient power supply, raising fresh concerns about the country’s energy security. Indonesian Energy Minister Opio Wandaje revealed on Friday that the government is not prepared to meet the country’s growing demand for electricity. Mr Wanda said Kenya Power…
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Kenya Power rations electricity on supply shortages
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Kenya Power cut off power to some customers in August due to insufficient power supply, raising fresh concerns about the country’s energy security. Indonesian Energy Minister Opio Wandaje revealed on Friday that the government is not prepared to meet the country’s growing demand for electricity. Mr Wanda said Kenya Power…
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Aviation summit opens amid jet shortages, supply chain turbulence By Reuters
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By Joe Brock and Tim Heffer FARNBOROUGH, England (Reuters) – Aviation leaders gather for a high-profile summit outside London on Monday as the industry struggles to cope with supply chain disruptions, aircraft delays and failed plans to cut carbon emissions. The Farnborough Airshow, which runs from July 22-26, a gathering…
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Europe faces a summer of diaper and tampon shortages as new EU deforestation laws threaten to disrupt the $3.5 billion industry
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U.S. papermakers have warned the European Union that a new law requiring them to trace wood to its origins threatens to disrupt $3.5 billion in trade and raise prices for diapers, sanitary pads and other hygiene products. It would be impossible to comply with the suspension. EU Deforestation Regulation Because…
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UK Government Plans Training ‘Bootcamps’ to Address Worker Shortages Amid Immigration Cuts
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The UK government is set to introduce skills “boot camps” to train unemployed individuals for jobs in sectors such as hospitality, social care and logistics. The initiative, announced by Mel Stride, Secretary for Work and Pensions, aims to address the potential shortage of workers resulting from the crackdown on migrant…
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Global Housing Shortages Are Crushing Immigration-Fueled Growth
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Breadcrumb Trail Links PMN Business Households go backwards in 13 developed economies as record immigration runs into a housing crisis. Author of the article: Bloomberg News Randy Thanthong-Knight, Swati Pandey and Tom Rees Published May 05, 2024 • 11 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here.…