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UK supply chain crisis leads to worst food shortages since 1970s

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The UK is in the grip of a supply chain crisis. It has led to record inflation and the worst shortages of food and basic supplies since the 1970s. It is complicated by factors like a fall in the number of heavy goods vehicle drivers, Brexit, the climate crisis and a global economy struggling to emerge from the pandemic. Al Jazeera’s Jonah Hull has more from London. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #UKFoodCrisis #IUKSupplyChain #AljazeeraEnglish

Afghanistan: Taliban works to get copper mines open

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As China moves to engage with the Taliban, it is setting its sights on Afghanistan’s vast mineral resources. The interim government wants Chinese recognition so that mining can begin. The plans could threaten some of the nation’s archaeological treasures. Al Jazeera’s Charles Stratford reports from Mes Aynak, Afghanistan. – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/ – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera/ – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Afghanistan #Taliban #AfghanCopperMines

Lebanon food crisis: Majority of the population skipping meals

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The financial crisis in Lebanon is pushing people further into poverty. Nearly a quarter of the population does not have enough food. Al Jazeera’s Sara Khairat reports from the governate of Akkar, Lebanon. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Lebanon #FoodCrisis

Expo Dubai: Build it and they will come? Inside the UAE’s most ambitious project to date

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There’s just one month to go until Expo 2020 Dubai. CNBC’s Dan Murphy takes a look at the final preparations. @DanMurphyCNBC _________________________________ Subscribe to CNBC International TV: http://cnb.cx/2wAkfMv Subscribe to CNBC International: http://cnb.cx/2gft82z Like our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cnbcinternational Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cnbcinternational/ Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/cnbci

US economic growth and data has been disappointing versus expectations: HSBC Private Banking

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HSBC Private Banking and Wealth Management Chief Investment Officer Willem Sels joins Yahoo Finance to discuss the possible effects of the delta variant and Chinese regulations on the equity market and what policy changes to expect from the Fed regarding yields. Watch the 2021 Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting on YouTube: Subscribe to Yahoo Finance: https://yhoo.it/2fGu5Bb About Yahoo Finance: At Yahoo Finance, you get free stock quotes, up-to-date news, portfolio management resources, international market data, social interaction and mortgage rates that help you manage your financial life. Yahoo Finance Plus: With a subscription to Yahoo Finance Plus get the tools you need to invest with confidence. Discover new opportunities with […]

Dutch firms suffer from shortage of workers

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In Europe, some economies are bouncing back as COVID-19 restrictions are eased. But for the Netherlands, there is a new problem on the horizon – a shortage of workers. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Netherlands #Workers

El Salvador made bitcoin a legal currency. Now it gets interesting

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El Salvador is the first country to declare bitcoin legal tender. But the experiment raises big questions about what will happen next — for bitcoin and the country itself. Join CNBC’s Arjun Kharpal for the video edition of the Beyond The Valley podcast. 00:00 – Intro 03:27 – Bitcoin as an alternate legal tender 04:51 – How do multiple currency systems work? 05:53 – Volatility of bitcoin 08:00 – Digital divide in El Salvador 10:01 – Main motivations behind El Salvador’s decision 12:49 – Impact of El Salvador’s decision 14:47 – Countries considering bitcoin as legal tender 16:38 – Summary #CNBC #Podcast #TechPodcast #VideoPodcast —– Subscribe to us on YouTube: […]

Peru presidential candidates square off in debate

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Candidates in Peru’s polarised presidential race have squared off in a televised debate – a week ahead of the runoff vote. Opponents of Pedro Castillo say his socialist policies will hurt the economy. Critics of conservative contender Keiko Fujimori associate her with corruption – from the time her father was president. Al Jazeera’s Marina Sanchez reports from Lima. – Subscribe to our channel: – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/

‘Little hope left’: Lebanon’s paralysis and a collapsing state

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The collapse of the Lebanese economy is rapidly accelerating. Rival politicians have so far failed to agree on the shape and make-up of a new government that would be needed to ensure international aid. And as Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr reports from Beirut, those same politicians are accused of decades of corruption that has nearly bankrupted the state. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Lebanon

Nigeria luxury home market booms despite economic crisis

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Nigeria’s housing crisis has been made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic – with homeownership now out of reach for many people. But for those who have the money, there is no shortage of options in a booming luxury housing market. Al Jazeera’s Fidelis Mbah reports from the capital Abuja – in the second of our four-part series on the rising cost of housing. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #Nigeria