Global economy faces ‘tougher’ year in 2023, IMF head warns
“Why? Because the three big economies — the U.S., EU and China — are all slowing down simultaneously,” Kristalina Georgieva said.
Inflation
‘On the brink’: ambulance services in England face £14m rise in fuel bills
NHS insiders warn some of the costs will have to be met from existing budgets amid renewed pressure on pay and construction costsAmbulance services across England face paying millions more in ballooning fuel costs this year, amid warnings that the NHS …
Russian Military Pay Still Lags
Despite Defense Minister Shoygu’s announcement of “higher than planned” pay increases for Russian servicemen in 2022 and 2023, military salaries will still lag woefully behind cumulative consumer inflation amounting to more than 90 percent since 2012. At the December 22 … Continue reading