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Mixed Performance in UK Markets Amidst Economic Uncertainty
UK markets showed mixed performance as gold miner Fresnillo rose despite a bullion price dip, while housebuilders declined following weak August sales data; Chancellor Reeves announced plans to reform business rates to aid small businesses.
Mixed Performance in UK Markets Amidst Economic Uncertainty
UK markets showed mixed performance as gold miner Fresnillo rose despite a bullion price dip, while housebuilders declined following weak August sales data; Chancellor Reeves announced plans to reform business rates to aid small businesses.
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8% Bias Score
UK Treasury Considers £2 Billion Tax Hike on Small Businesses
The UK Treasury is exploring a £2 billion tax increase on small businesses by lowering the VAT registration threshold from £90,000 to potentially £30,000, a move opposed by business leaders but supported by key Treasury officials.
UK Treasury Considers £2 Billion Tax Hike on Small Businesses
The UK Treasury is exploring a £2 billion tax increase on small businesses by lowering the VAT registration threshold from £90,000 to potentially £30,000, a move opposed by business leaders but supported by key Treasury officials.
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52% Bias Score
Greece's Tourism Boom: Luxury Rise, Budget Hotel Decline
In Greece, over the past 15 years, an average of two lower-category (one- and two-star) hotels have closed weekly, totaling 1,538 closures, while 450+ new four- and five-star hotels have opened, fueled by €12 billion in investments over five years.
Greece's Tourism Boom: Luxury Rise, Budget Hotel Decline
In Greece, over the past 15 years, an average of two lower-category (one- and two-star) hotels have closed weekly, totaling 1,538 closures, while 450+ new four- and five-star hotels have opened, fueled by €12 billion in investments over five years.
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44% Bias Score
Greece's SME Paradox: High Numbers, Low Productivity
Greece boasts the highest SME density in the EU but suffers from the lowest SME productivity; Alpha Bank's report attributes this to small size, low-tech sectors, and limited digitalization, advocating for increased investment and technological advancement to leverage funds like the Recovery Fund.
Greece's SME Paradox: High Numbers, Low Productivity
Greece boasts the highest SME density in the EU but suffers from the lowest SME productivity; Alpha Bank's report attributes this to small size, low-tech sectors, and limited digitalization, advocating for increased investment and technological advancement to leverage funds like the Recovery Fund.
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16% Bias Score
UK Unemployment Rises to 4.7 Percent Amidst Labor Costs and US Tariffs
Britain's unemployment rate hit a near four-year high of 4.7 percent in March-May 2025, driven by increased labor costs, US tariffs, and a challenging recruitment landscape affecting small businesses disproportionately, with 20 percent shedding staff in Q2 2025.
UK Unemployment Rises to 4.7 Percent Amidst Labor Costs and US Tariffs
Britain's unemployment rate hit a near four-year high of 4.7 percent in March-May 2025, driven by increased labor costs, US tariffs, and a challenging recruitment landscape affecting small businesses disproportionately, with 20 percent shedding staff in Q2 2025.
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48% Bias Score
Israel's Inadequate Response to Post-War Economic Crisis Criticized
A State Comptroller report criticizes the Israeli government's insufficient response to the economic fallout from the October 2023 war, citing inadequate compensation, a lack of standardized business size definitions hindering aid distribution, and significant job losses peaking at 765,000 in Octobe...
Israel's Inadequate Response to Post-War Economic Crisis Criticized
A State Comptroller report criticizes the Israeli government's insufficient response to the economic fallout from the October 2023 war, citing inadequate compensation, a lack of standardized business size definitions hindering aid distribution, and significant job losses peaking at 765,000 in Octobe...
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48% Bias Score
Small Winery Halts Trump Tariffs in US Court Ruling
A New York-based family winery, Vos Selections, won a temporary reprieve against Donald Trump's tariffs after a US court ruled the president abused his emergency economic powers, impacting small businesses disproportionately.
Small Winery Halts Trump Tariffs in US Court Ruling
A New York-based family winery, Vos Selections, won a temporary reprieve against Donald Trump's tariffs after a US court ruled the president abused his emergency economic powers, impacting small businesses disproportionately.
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48% Bias Score
US Tariffs and Geopolitical Instability Cripple Irish Breweries and Distilleries
The closure of Killarney Brewing and Distilling (KBD) in July, resulting in over 50 job losses, exemplifies the negative impacts of US tariffs on Irish whiskey exports and increased costs for Irish craft breweries due to the war in Ukraine, rising water charges, and potential alcohol warning labels.
US Tariffs and Geopolitical Instability Cripple Irish Breweries and Distilleries
The closure of Killarney Brewing and Distilling (KBD) in July, resulting in over 50 job losses, exemplifies the negative impacts of US tariffs on Irish whiskey exports and increased costs for Irish craft breweries due to the war in Ukraine, rising water charges, and potential alcohol warning labels.
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44% Bias Score
Staff Shortages Cripple Scottish Businesses
A severe staff shortage in Scotland forces one-third of small businesses to reduce hours or services, resulting in millions of pounds in lost revenue and impacting economic growth, particularly in rural areas.
Staff Shortages Cripple Scottish Businesses
A severe staff shortage in Scotland forces one-third of small businesses to reduce hours or services, resulting in millions of pounds in lost revenue and impacting economic growth, particularly in rural areas.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Tariff Deadline: US Businesses Face Uncertain Fate
President Trump's August 1st tariff deadline leaves thousands of US businesses facing higher costs or closure due to months of unpredictable trade policy, impacting consumers through higher prices and reduced product availability.
Trump's Tariff Deadline: US Businesses Face Uncertain Fate
President Trump's August 1st tariff deadline leaves thousands of US businesses facing higher costs or closure due to months of unpredictable trade policy, impacting consumers through higher prices and reduced product availability.
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52% Bias Score
Sheffield Cafe's £20,000 Loss Highlights UK Hospitality Crisis
Sheffield's Steel Cauldron cafe, facing closure due to rising costs and reduced spending, highlights the crisis faced by UK small hospitality businesses; owner Rob Downham reports £20,000 losses in six months despite a £30,000 tax contribution.
Sheffield Cafe's £20,000 Loss Highlights UK Hospitality Crisis
Sheffield's Steel Cauldron cafe, facing closure due to rising costs and reduced spending, highlights the crisis faced by UK small hospitality businesses; owner Rob Downham reports £20,000 losses in six months despite a £30,000 tax contribution.
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56% Bias Score
Greek Island SMEs Get Funding Boost: Amended Application Deadline July 10, 2025
The Greek government amended its "Green Business" program, extending the deadline to July 10, 2025, for small and very small enterprises (SMEs) on islands with under 3,100 residents to apply for funding of €20,000-€150,000 (70% grant) for investments in modern technology and sustainability, aligning...
Greek Island SMEs Get Funding Boost: Amended Application Deadline July 10, 2025
The Greek government amended its "Green Business" program, extending the deadline to July 10, 2025, for small and very small enterprises (SMEs) on islands with under 3,100 residents to apply for funding of €20,000-€150,000 (70% grant) for investments in modern technology and sustainability, aligning...
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32% Bias Score
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