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UK trade chief previously warned that constant "constitutional questions" cause "a lot of uncertainty for business."

<p>Administrator BTG says 738,144 firms struggling as calls grow for more support for private sector in budget</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/oct/27/hsbc-shareholders-profits-surge-32-percent-bank-tax-budget-stock-markets-cost-cutting-latest-news-updates">Business live – latest updates</a></p></li></ul><p>The number of

<p>Investigation finds dozens of ministers and civil servants moved into AI roles as government developed datacentre expansion plans</p><p>The UK’s policy on datacentres and AI was developed without any meetings with environmental groups, an investigation has found.</p><p>The nonprofit organisation Spotlight on Corruption said a “considerable revolving door”

Defying ‘unnecessary’ barriers, services trade between the Republic and Northern Ireland has bloomed into a €4.2bn relationship

The Tasmanian taxpayer is on the hook to prop up ailing government businesses, including the Spirit of Tasmania operator, to the order of billions of dollars, the state's auditor-general says.

<p>KARACHI: Foreign investors welcomed the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) 50bps <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039956/central-bank-raises-policy-rate-by-50-basis-points-to-12pc">rate hike</a> to 12 per cent on Monday, but the business community called it counterproductive for stabilisation, industrial growth and export competitiveness.</p> <p>M. Abdul A

Residents and businesses in Keffi, Nasarawa State, face prolonged power outage after three transmission towers collapsed, crippling socioeconomic activitie Read More: https://punchng.com/collapsed-nasarawa-transmission-towers-cripple-businesses-social-life/

The Non-Indigenes Association in Akwa Ibom has commended Gov. Umo Eno for promoting political inclusion and proposing an N800m business grant for its membe Read More: https://punchng.com/akwa-ibom-non-indigenes-welcome-proposed-n800m-business-grant/

The EFCC has arraigned a businessman, Oladipo Akanle, before a Lagos High Court for allegedly stealing N23m erroneously transferred into his account. Read More: https://punchng.com/efcc-arraigns-businessman-over-n23m-theft/

Valt Japan's vision is to create "an age of outstanding success for people who face barriers to employment."

Lionsgate and Steven Paul’s SP Media are launching a joint venture in which the latter will be making a capital investment that will allow Lionsgate to continue its diversification of 3 Arts and other new businesses. At the same time, the deal, unveiled Monday, calls for SP Media to produce independent features films that Lionsgate […]

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Israeli demolitions and road closures have devastated businesses in Hebron, leaving owners facing millions in losses.

More businesses are falling behind on payments as operators face policy changes, inflation and interest rate rises.

The AI lab warns investors that "recurring narratives concerning the potential adverse societal impacts of AI," including its "existential" risk, could impact its standing.

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SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Police have busted a cybercrime ring that allegedly s...

Experts say it is essential to establish a support system to protect this vulnerable group from businesses that try to take advantage of them.

Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele says Nigerian businesses need patient capital, experienced investors, and institutional support, not just loans, for growth. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerian-businesses-need-more-than-loans-to-grow-oyedele-2/

Facing the "most difficult set of circumstances" in generations, wineries and breweries are going out of business as data reveals why Australians are drinking less.

Once the preserve of the suited executive, business class is being snapped up by the aspirational set.

We are living through an entire constellation of tech revolutions firing at once. How we adapt to this compounding acceleration is the open question of our age.

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<p>Andrew Woosnam took millions from his recruitment firms before creditors, including HMRC, were left out of pocket</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/oct/25/bust-companies-revived-in-phoenix-deals-more-likely-to-fail-again-study-finds">• Companies revived in ‘phoenix’ deals more likely to fail, study finds<br></a></p><p>For three deca

Sweden has one of the most pro-technology labour movements anywhere in the world

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 25 &mdash; With lunchtime approaching, Gerai Masakan Panas Che Daud in Taman Sri Rampai would normally...

Content creator Empresschiii says young Nigerians are turning social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram into sources of income and business opportun Read More: https://punchng.com/content-creation-is-big-business-empresschiii/

With two weeks to go until Election Day, some small businesses say they're struggling with high inflation and the Trump administration's tariff policies. While restaurants say they've been hit especially hard, some other businesses say they're expanding. In a new survey, 71% of small businesses told the Chamber of Commerce that they're in good health. Natali

Eric Lugo runs Stitch Lab ATX, a sewing studio that offers group classes and events to teach basic sewing skills.

The opening of the national products pavilion in Thailand will provide Russian manufacturers with comprehensive support in promoting their products on the Thai market,” Vladimir Kovalev, Executive Director of the Russian-Thai Business Council, said ahead of the II Russian–Thai Investment Forum. “Exporters will not only gain access to a modern business platfo

The first domestic Jetstar flight has departed Sydney’s new airport as the low-cost carrier bets big on Australia’s first new major airport in 50 years.

Meta drew flak for an upcoming change to its business terms that would allow it to scrape business accounts' content for AI training.

As the summer tourist throngs thin out, then disappear, the only thing keeping some businesses in the Co Galway town open is loyalty to staff

The Delta State Government has approved a N4bn empowerment programme to provide N250,000 grants each to 15,000 residents to support small businesses. Read More: https://punchng.com/delta-plans-n4bn-business-grants-for-15000-residents/

Media personality, Destiny Ezeyim, popularly known as Radiogad, has expanded his business interests into real estate, entertainment, agriculture, and autom Read More: https://punchng.com/radiogad-expands-business-interests/

Eighty years after their grandfather began selling herbal soup from pots balanced on a bamboo pole, the third-generation owners of Tan Ser Seng are opening their first outlet, located in a mall. They're hoping to win over a new generation while living up to their father's exacting standards.

President Trump’s novel deal-making is on display in upstate New York, where the administration is funneling Japanese funds into a government-owned chip factory.

Meta is delaying the enforcement of its new business terms after publishers raised concerns that they could allow the company to scrape news sites for AI training, as reported earlier by Fast Company. In a statement to The Verge, Meta spokesperson Daniel Roberts says the terms will go into effect on November 20th "to allow […]

The tech giant does not have an ad tier on its Apple TV streaming service, but one of the company's top ad execs tells THR that F1 is growing its share of the pie.

The Japan Times, Ltd. and News2u Holdings, Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; hereinafter "our Group") hereby provide an update on the current status and response for our business partners and former employees regarding unauthorized access to our Group managed server and the potential exposure of information.

Murphy secured shareholder approval for DCC’s sale to two US private equity firms

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Ministers say the changes in regulations will reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.

Frank O’Keeffe talks about EY’s new strategy, its plan to hit €1.3bn in revenues and the impact of AI on the firm

SEOUL, Oct. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to meet with the chai...

About 90% of graduates from the ITF-NECA joint training programme have secured jobs or started businesses, prompting calls for more investment in vocationa Read More: https://punchng.com/90-of-itf-neca-trainees-get-jobs-start-businesses/

Tech firm IXPL has entered the Nigerian market, developing digital tools and custom apps to solve business challenges, unveiling its IEXPLORE platform in L Read More: https://punchng.com/firm-develops-digital-tools-to-tackle-business-challenges/

The abrupt closure of a luxury car dealership has blindsided financiers and Wellington elites.

As it continues to feel the squeeze on its broadband and pay-TV operations, Comcast executives said Thursday that the company will take a $1 billion charge for the current fourth quarter that will include layoffs as part of an ongoing revamp of its core connectivity business of broadband, pay-TV and wireless. The media giant flagged […]

Australian shares are down this morning after a US tech rout driven by concerns about AI spending, while oil hits a five-month high. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Flubbed key signing "ceremony" allowed minting of web credentials for any site.

<p>Exclusive: Sasan Ghandehari’s partnership with religious foundation raises questions about past dealings with republic criticised by Nigel Farage</p><p>Nigel Farage’s newest billionaire donor was in business with a powerful Iranian religious foundation under the authority of the country’s supreme leader, raising questions about his past dealings with the

A critical security flaw in the programming language underpinning much of the web has prompted a global rush to patch vulnerable systems.

Suspension of Starlink service in Ukraine reinforces the uniquely elevated business risk of dealing with Musk as competitors circle.