The UK has seen the disappearance of half a million small businesses since the start of the pandemic and its exit from the European Union, according to new data from the Department for Business and Trade. The total number of private sector businesses fell by 56,000 to 5.5 million in the year leading up to […]
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GB News is facing a substantial fine for breaching Ofcom’s impartiality rules after losing a High Court bid to block sanctions from the media regulator. A judge rejected the news channel’s request to pause Ofcom’s sanctions process, allowing the regulator to move forward with its planned penalties, including a potentially significant fine. The controversy stems […]
US dockworkers have agreed to end a three-day strike that brought shipping to a standstill along the east and Gulf coasts, after reaching a tentative six-year pay deal with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The strike, which began on October 1, halted container traffic at 36 ports from Maine to Texas, affecting major hubs […]
The price of oil has surged this week, marking its largest weekly gain in over a year as investors react to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose 0.8% on Friday to reach $78.24, capping a 9% weekly increase and approaching the $80 mark last seen in August. West Texas […]
The European Union has voted to impose tariffs of up to 35% on Chinese electric vehicles, a decision that has divided member states and raised concerns about a potential trade war with China. The move comes as the EU seeks to address what it sees as unfair subsidies for Chinese electric vehicles, but the decision […]
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Article content MONTREAL — The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld rules that bolster compensation for air passengers subjected to delayed flights and damaged luggage on international flights. In a victory for air travellers across the country, the country’s highest court unanimously dismissed an appeal by a group of airlines that challenged Canada’s passenger rights […]
The motor industry is calling on the UK government to cut VAT on new electric vehicles (EVs) and public charging points in an effort to counter a slowdown in the EV market. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has written an open letter to the Chancellor, urging for a VAT reduction on electric […]
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