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US Pledges $3 Billion for Climate Aid to Poor Countries at COP28
US Pledges $3 Billion for Climate Aid to Poor Countries at COP28
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2023-12-02 14:58
BlackRock-Backed Puerto Rico Utility Deal Would Cut Debt by 75%
BlackRock-Backed Puerto Rico Utility Deal Would Cut Debt by 75%
Puerto Rico’s bankrupt power utility has reached a deal with BlackRock Financial Management and Nuveen Asset Management to
2023-08-26 12:23
Grab sets free cash flow target, posts first adjusted core profit
Grab sets free cash flow target, posts first adjusted core profit
By Yuvraj Malik (Reuters) -Grab Holdings on Thursday reported its first ever adjusted core profit in the third quarter and
2023-11-17 16:48
Delivery apps charge double for some supermarket groceries – Which?
Delivery apps charge double for some supermarket groceries – Which?
Ordering supermarket groceries via a delivery app such as Deliveroo, Just Eat or Uber Eats could cost twice the price of buying directly from the same store, according to Which? Meanwhile, Amazon is charging up to 45% more for Morrisons products than if they were bought from the supermarket’s own website, the consumer group found. Which? acknowledged that ordering groceries from Deliveroo, Just Eat or Uber Eats is “undeniably convenient” and could be received in as little as 30 minutes, but warned it found “shocking” price differences across a range of products in its snapshot investigation. It compared the price of a basket of 15 popular grocery items at five major supermarkets against the cost of ordering the same basket from the same supermarket to the same postcode via a delivery app, not including delivery fees. Almost all of the items were either more expensive on the delivery apps or the same price. Ordering groceries from Deliveroo, Just Eat or Uber Eats is undeniably appealing but the cost of this convenience could be double what you'd pay if you cut out the middleman Ele Clark, Which? Which? also found that customers would pay on average 8% more for Morrisons groceries via Amazon than by ordering directly from the supermarket. In one case, a 250g pack of Country Life unsalted butter cost 45% more on Amazon. The rapid delivery apps also charged a premium of as much as 106% in one instance. The Which? basket, which included branded goods such as Doritos crisps alongside own-label milk and ready meals, would have cost £36.63 from Iceland, but getting the same items delivered from the same Iceland store by Just Eat would have cost £50.50, not including delivery fees – a 38% premium. In some individual price differences, own-brand Fairtrade bananas cost 85p at Sainsbury’s and £1.75 on the three apps, Warburtons Toastie Thick Sliced White Bread cost £1 on Iceland’s website but £2 on Just Eat and Uber Eats, while Hovis Best of Both Medium Bread cost £1.19 on the Morrisons website but £2.05 from Uber Eats. Other examples included Asda own-brand Pinot Grigio costing £7 on the supermarket’s website and £9.10 on all three apps. Which? retail spokeswoman Ele Clark said: “Ordering groceries from Deliveroo, Just Eat or Uber Eats is undeniably appealing but the cost of this convenience could be double what you’d pay if you cut out the middleman. “As well as the extra cost on your groceries, you’ll probably have a delivery fee too, so it’s worth weighing this up before ordering anything to your door.” Customers who choose to order groceries via apps like ours do so because of the convenience, speed and choice on offer from rapid delivery Uber Eats A Deliveroo spokeswoman said: “The prices for grocery items available on the Deliveroo platform are set by our grocery partners. “Deliveroo always seeks to deliver great choice, availability and value for money to our customers, and we have agreed price-matching with our grocery partners including Morrisons, Co-op, Asda and more across hundreds of items.” An Uber Eats spokeswoman said: “Everyone who partners with Uber Eats sets their own prices and we always encourage them to match the prices offered in-store. “Customers who choose to order groceries via apps like ours do so because of the convenience, speed and choice on offer from rapid delivery.” A Just Eat spokeswoman said: “At Just Eat, we want all of our customers to have a positive experience when ordering from our platform. We work with more than 75,000 partners across the UK, giving our millions of customers access to choice and convenience through a variety of local takeaway options, restaurant brands and grocery stores. “As independent businesses, any restaurant or grocer using Just Eat are in control of their menus and set the prices they charge. We continue to work closely with our partners to bring value to our customers.” Amazon said that all prices of products sold through the ‘Morrisons on Amazon’ service were set by Morrisons, and added that being able to shop for Morrisons groceries on Amazon offered customers fast delivery options and value. Read More Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Therapist develops secret app to help abuse victims Artificial intelligence warning over human extinction labelled ‘publicity stunt’ ‘I feel lost’ – AI pioneer speaks out as experts warn it could wipe out humanity
2023-06-03 07:16
Mérieux NutriSciences Earns EcoVadis Silver Medal
Mérieux NutriSciences Earns EcoVadis Silver Medal
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2023-10-11 02:52
Ford Explorer recall prompts Transportation Department investigation
Ford Explorer recall prompts Transportation Department investigation
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating a Ford Motor Co. recall of more than a quarter-million Explorer SUVs in the U.S. The probe comes after the administration received complaints about repairs intended to prevent the vehicles from unexpectedly rolling away even while placed in park
2023-06-25 05:46
Media Conglomerate Vivendi Loses Spot on France's CAC 40; Edenred to Join
Media Conglomerate Vivendi Loses Spot on France's CAC 40; Edenred to Join
Vivendi SE lost its spot on France’s benchmark CAC 40 stocks index, and will be replaced by Edenred,
2023-06-09 01:53
Dollar on defensive after dovish Powell, debt ceiling setback
Dollar on defensive after dovish Powell, debt ceiling setback
By Kevin Buckland TOKYO The dollar nursed losses against the yen and euro on Monday following a surprise
2023-05-22 10:57
Spectrum Loses ESPN Networks, Other Channels Amid Disney Dispute
Spectrum Loses ESPN Networks, Other Channels Amid Disney Dispute
Disney has blocked ESPN and other networks from Spectrum.
2023-09-01 09:27
FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts
FTC's Amazon antitrust lawsuit faces high bar in US court -experts
By Mike Scarcella The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's lawsuit accusing Amazon.com of abusing its retail market power to
2023-09-27 19:21
Montana Becomes First State to Ban TikTok, Setting Up Legal Test
Montana Becomes First State to Ban TikTok, Setting Up Legal Test
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte on Wednesday signed a law banning TikTok in the state, setting up the first
2023-05-18 07:58
BlackRock Investment Institute sees AI as major driver of equity returns
BlackRock Investment Institute sees AI as major driver of equity returns
Shares of AI-focused companies will be a major driver of returns for developed markets in a tough economic
2023-06-28 23:28