Job vacancies fall as Rachel Reeves’s tax raids blamed for ‘collapse in business confidence’
New data suggests that Britain’s labour market has deteriorated sharply, with job vacancies plunging to 694,000, a five-year…
Energy crisis cost Scottish economy £11bn, study finds
New figures show the recent spike in energy prices cost Scotland’s economy £11bn, leading to renewed calls for…
Bill Kelty’s tax reform comments cast a harsh light on Labor’s lack of ambition | Australian Greens
The first day of the Greens’ parliamentary inquiry into the capital gains tax was dominated by a bloke…
Mounting costs ‘a major challenge’ for hotel industry
Hoteliers say mounting business costs will represent a “major challenge” for the industry this year. Global uncertainty has…
Confusion in UK and EU as Trump’s 15% global tariff creates ‘an unholy mess’ – business live | Business
Confusion reigns in UK and EU over 15% tariffLisa O’Carroll Confusion continues as to whether Donald Trump’s new…
8 African economies facing heightened global scrutiny over money laundering controls in February 2026
The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force is the global standard-setter for policies that combat money laundering, terrorist financing,…
Youth jobless crisis as AI and rise in national insurance bite
Job vacancies in Britain have fallen to their lowest level in five years as businesses freeze graduate recruitment…
Chinese shoppers are Asia’s biggest airport spenders, study finds
Chinese travellers are outspending their Asian peers at the region’s airports in search of gifts, food and luxury…
India, China winners; UK among losers; Europe could freeze deal: How Trump’s 15% tariff affects trade order
The United States Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, and his imposition of…
Germany’s economy is too reliant on China
China has regained its position as Germany’s top trading partner, with bilateral trade totalling €251.8 billion in 2025…
Brazil, China, India – countries that Trump criticised the most, will see biggest benefits of new US tariffs: Report
Brazil, China and India are set to be the top three countries benefiting most from US President Donald…
Pakistan to redevelop New York's iconic Roosevelt Hotel despite being on brink of collapse | Their plan doesn't specify financial terms | Inshorts – Inshorts
Pakistan to redevelop New York’s iconic Roosevelt Hotel despite being on brink of collapse | Their plan doesn’t…