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Monday 13 July 2026 5:00 am  |   Updated:  Friday 10 July 2026 4:54 pm Does Burnham really understand the pressure facing businesses? The UK’s lofty tax bill and concerns surrounding the direction of an Andy Burnham premiership have led to a subdued jobs market, new research suggests, as employers pause hiring whilst they wait for

African markets are dynamic, but local businesses often find themselves in a fierce battle for consumer attention against well-established international brands. From consumer goods to technology, imported products often benefit from perceived quality, aggressive marketing, and economies of scale. However, this challenge presents a unique opportunity for astute African entrepreneurs to innovate, differentiate, and ultimately

Tourism Kelowna also reported a record 30,000 visitors to its visitor information centre in May, a figure officials largely attribute to the Memorial Cup. Posted June 1, 2026 10:58 pm 2 min read 2:10 Kelowna sees economic boost from Memorial Cup The City of Kelowna has officially wrapped up its hosting duties for the 2026

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria are cutting operating hours, reducing stock, and closing shops as surging energy costs, driven by high petrol/diesel prices and electricity tariff hikes consume up to 60 per cent of their profits. Many micro-businesses and manufacturers now operate at a fraction of their capacity to avoid passing unsustainable costs

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The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that former President Donald Trump imposed certain tariffs without proper constitutional authority. In response, a new refund system is set to roll out on Monday to reimburse businesses that paid these tariffs. Beginning at 8 a.m., importers and their brokers can start filing for refunds through an online portal

Burnout among chief information security officers (CISOs) is not just a personal disaster for those concerned. It also constitutes a high, and costly, risk for the business. But in the face of rising threats and limited resources, the problem is “more serious than most people realise until they’re in the seat”, says Martin Astley. He

Facing a hollowing out of services and opportunities after decades of structural decline, it’s no wonder communities in western NSW and Queensland are pissed. Promotional material for Inland Rail (Image: Inland Rail) Whether the now-truncated, budget-blowing Melbourne to Brisbane Inland Rail project was ever worth the billions already spent is a more than reasonable question.