Business
UK Small Firms Curb Growth to Avoid VAT Threshold, HMRC Data Shows
Thousands of UK small businesses may be deliberately restricting growth to stay below the £90,000 VAT registration threshold, according to…
European Stocks Slide Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions
European markets fell sharply on Monday as the military conflict in the Middle East intensified, with no immediate signs of…
UAE Airlines Offer Refunds and Rebooking After Airspace Closure Following Missile Attacks
Major UAE airlines have announced refunds and flexible rebooking options after the country’s airspace was temporarily closed following missile attacks…
Irish Holiday Bookings Surge as Travellers Seek Sunshine and Cruises in 2026
Irish holiday bookings are showing strong growth this February, with Travel Counsellors Ireland reporting a notable increase in sales compared…
UK Employers Warn of Hiring Slowdown Over New Workers’ Rights Reforms
More than a third of UK employers plan to cut back on permanent hiring in response to the government’s new…
Alphabet Plans $175–185bn Spending Push as AI Ambitions Intensify
Alphabet has unveiled plans to spend between $175bn and $185bn this year, sharply exceeding Wall Street expectations as it intensifies…
