Global food prices jump as Iran war drives up costs; pound and UK bonds stronger as Starmer pledges to stay on as PM – business live | Business

Global food prices jump for third month running as Iran war drives up costs Newsflash: Global food prices have risen for the third month running, as the Iran war drives up the price of energy and fertiliser. The United Nations’ FAO Food Price Index (FFPI) shows that prices of a basket of food commodities rose…

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Business school grad connects finance, sustainability and agriculture

It was while applying to colleges that Thomas Hancock-Bacon realized the importance of approaching problems through an interdisciplinary lens.  “I initially wanted to pursue organic agriculture, but I came to understand that if I wanted to create change at scale, I needed to engage with the systems that enable it. That meant learning how capital flows…

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Military spouses press Congress to expand small business opportunities

Military spouses headed to Capitol Hill Thursday to advocate for the Military Spouse Small Business Recognition Act — a bill designed to expand access to capital and Small Business Administration resources for military spouse entrepreneurs — and to secure a commitment from lawmakers to sponsor the legislation.  More than 50 military spouse-owned businesses participated in…

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