The government is poised to announce a climbdown on forthcoming increases to the business rates bill faced by pubs in England. In the coming days the government is expected to say it will make changes to how pubs’ business rates are calculated, resulting in smaller rises to bills. Treasury officials say they have recognised the […]
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Trump says he plans crackdown on defense firms over executive pay and stock buybacks | Business
Donald Trump has claimed he plans to crack down on executive compensation and shareholder payouts at military defense contractors, as his administration ramps up spending on the armed forces. In a post on social media, the US president said defense giants had been failing to swiftly deliver “vital” equipment to the US military and its […]
Iran’s government budget reveals tough road ahead as currency hits new low | Business and Economy News
Tehran, Iran – Iran’s currency has been registering new lows amid ongoing economic turmoil that is also reflected in a planned budget for next year that effectively shrinks public spending. Each United States dollar was priced at about 1.36 million rials in the open market on Wednesday in Tehran, its highest rate ever, before the […]
Can Africa choose economic partners on its own terms? | Business and Economy
Africa’s minerals and young workforce are attracting global interest as China, the US and Europe compete for influence. For decades, Africa was defined by aid, debt and development debates.Today, the continent’s critical minerals, rising consumer markets and young workforce are turning it into one of the world’s most strategic economic battlegrounds.China, the United States and […]
4 dead, 11 injured after speeding car crashes into business, pedestrians
Silas Sampson, 22, was detained at the scene of the crash, according to police. At least four are dead and 11 others were injured when a driver lost control of a vehicle while moving at a high speed, crashing into a business and hitting more than a dozen people in Tampa, Florida, police said. The […]
Does Mamdani mean business, New York’s small businesses wonder? | Elections
Ronny Jaramillo and Dana Morrissey own and operate a handful of small restaurants across south and central Brooklyn – among them Chela, a Mexican restaurant, and Bar Chuzo, a “Latin bistro and cocktail bar”. But in recent years, they have faced mounting hurdles amid surging rents and floods. They are watching the mayoral election closely […]