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Victoria's Proposed Work-From-Home Law Sparks Debate
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan proposed a law guaranteeing two days of work from home per week, sparking opposition from business groups who warn of productivity impacts; a consultation process will determine the scope of the law, potentially exempting small businesses and probationary employees.
Victoria's Proposed Work-From-Home Law Sparks Debate
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan proposed a law guaranteeing two days of work from home per week, sparking opposition from business groups who warn of productivity impacts; a consultation process will determine the scope of the law, potentially exempting small businesses and probationary employees.
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44% Bias Score
US Tariffs Impose Real Costs on American Businesses in China
A survey of 130 US companies in China by the US-China Business Council reveals that US tariffs are significantly impacting 68 percent of businesses, causing lost sales and reputational damage, despite 80 percent reporting profits in 2024. Three of the top five business concerns are geopolitical, ste...
US Tariffs Impose Real Costs on American Businesses in China
A survey of 130 US companies in China by the US-China Business Council reveals that US tariffs are significantly impacting 68 percent of businesses, causing lost sales and reputational damage, despite 80 percent reporting profits in 2024. Three of the top five business concerns are geopolitical, ste...
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44% Bias Score
US Tariffs Cripple Canadian Businesses, Slowing Economic Growth
The unpredictable US tariffs on Canadian goods are significantly impacting the Canadian economy, causing uncertainty among businesses, leading to decreased investments, and slowing overall economic growth; the Canadian government is implementing measures to support affected businesses.
US Tariffs Cripple Canadian Businesses, Slowing Economic Growth
The unpredictable US tariffs on Canadian goods are significantly impacting the Canadian economy, causing uncertainty among businesses, leading to decreased investments, and slowing overall economic growth; the Canadian government is implementing measures to support affected businesses.
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48% Bias Score
Kansas City Businesses Bear Brunt of Rising Crime Amid Slow Police Response
Kansas City business owners are grappling with a rise in crime, reporting multiple break-ins and vandalism incidents with minimal police response, highlighting the city's struggle with property crime and the lack of sufficient support from city leadership.
Kansas City Businesses Bear Brunt of Rising Crime Amid Slow Police Response
Kansas City business owners are grappling with a rise in crime, reporting multiple break-ins and vandalism incidents with minimal police response, highlighting the city's struggle with property crime and the lack of sufficient support from city leadership.
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64% Bias Score
Amsterdam Tests Park & Switch to Ease Emission-Free Zone Impact on Businesses
Amsterdam launched a pilot program, Park & Switch, offering businesses emission-free vehicle alternatives (e-scooters, cargo bikes) at 35 euros/day, subsidized by a 3000 euro grant to comply with emission-free zones; while some welcome it, others find it costly and impractical.
Amsterdam Tests Park & Switch to Ease Emission-Free Zone Impact on Businesses
Amsterdam launched a pilot program, Park & Switch, offering businesses emission-free vehicle alternatives (e-scooters, cargo bikes) at 35 euros/day, subsidized by a 3000 euro grant to comply with emission-free zones; while some welcome it, others find it costly and impractical.
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52% Bias Score
Chicago Restaurants Prepare for Potential Immigration Raids
As the Trump administration prepares for immigration crackdowns, the Illinois Restaurant Association is advising members to ensure compliance with I-9 employment eligibility verification forms and is connecting them with immigration attorneys. Meanwhile, national business groups are providing legal ...
Chicago Restaurants Prepare for Potential Immigration Raids
As the Trump administration prepares for immigration crackdowns, the Illinois Restaurant Association is advising members to ensure compliance with I-9 employment eligibility verification forms and is connecting them with immigration attorneys. Meanwhile, national business groups are providing legal ...
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Grid Capacity Crisis: 9,000 Businesses Await Connections
Nine thousand Dutch businesses await electricity connections due to grid capacity issues resulting from space limitations, staff shortages, complex permits, and nitrogen regulations; delays impact economic growth and energy transition.
Dutch Grid Capacity Crisis: 9,000 Businesses Await Connections
Nine thousand Dutch businesses await electricity connections due to grid capacity issues resulting from space limitations, staff shortages, complex permits, and nitrogen regulations; delays impact economic growth and energy transition.
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44% Bias Score
UK Delays Key Employment Rights Bill Provisions Until 2027
The UK government delayed until 2027 key provisions of its Employment Rights Bill, including day-one unfair dismissal protection, due to business concerns, despite union support and despite planned implementation of other measures in 2024, such as removing limits on statutory sick pay and introducin...
UK Delays Key Employment Rights Bill Provisions Until 2027
The UK government delayed until 2027 key provisions of its Employment Rights Bill, including day-one unfair dismissal protection, due to business concerns, despite union support and despite planned implementation of other measures in 2024, such as removing limits on statutory sick pay and introducin...
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52% Bias Score
Hove A259 Cycle Lane Plan Receives Mixed Business Reaction
Brighton & Hove City Council launched a six-week consultation on Monday for a £4.3 million plan to replace a lane of the A259 in Hove with a cycle lane and wider pavements, sparking mixed reactions from local businesses regarding delivery access and overall impact.
Hove A259 Cycle Lane Plan Receives Mixed Business Reaction
Brighton & Hove City Council launched a six-week consultation on Monday for a £4.3 million plan to replace a lane of the A259 in Hove with a cycle lane and wider pavements, sparking mixed reactions from local businesses regarding delivery access and overall impact.
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16% Bias Score
TenneT Solves Grid Congestion with Flexible Electricity Connections
Dutch grid operator TenneT offers companies on the waiting list for high-voltage connections a 15% reduction in power during peak hours in exchange for up to a 65% discount on connection costs, utilizing 9 gigawatts of off-peak capacity.
TenneT Solves Grid Congestion with Flexible Electricity Connections
Dutch grid operator TenneT offers companies on the waiting list for high-voltage connections a 15% reduction in power during peak hours in exchange for up to a 65% discount on connection costs, utilizing 9 gigawatts of off-peak capacity.
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36% Bias Score
North Sydney Council Faces Developer Backlash Over Proposed 87% Rate Hike
North Sydney Council is proposing an 87.05% property rate increase over two years, sparking outrage from developers like Stockland, Mirvac, and Lendlease, who warn of crippling business impacts and a decline in the CBD's revival due to increased costs and already high vacancy rates.
North Sydney Council Faces Developer Backlash Over Proposed 87% Rate Hike
North Sydney Council is proposing an 87.05% property rate increase over two years, sparking outrage from developers like Stockland, Mirvac, and Lendlease, who warn of crippling business impacts and a decline in the CBD's revival due to increased costs and already high vacancy rates.
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52% Bias Score
Gouda's Zero-Emission Zone: Local Action, National Conflict
Starting January 1st, 2025, Gouda, Netherlands, banned most polluting commercial vehicles from its city center, causing concerns for businesses facing high replacement costs, despite national political attempts to delay the implementation. This is part of a broader initiative involving 14 Dutch citi...
Gouda's Zero-Emission Zone: Local Action, National Conflict
Starting January 1st, 2025, Gouda, Netherlands, banned most polluting commercial vehicles from its city center, causing concerns for businesses facing high replacement costs, despite national political attempts to delay the implementation. This is part of a broader initiative involving 14 Dutch citi...
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56% Bias Score
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