New research shows 77% of adults believe small businesses deserve greater backing from government, with calls to cut business rates and slash energy costs Economics
Homes and businesses likely to be flooded and roads cut off by high waters in parts of UK, Met Office says Events
Bank reports 1.1% drop in card spending despite Black Friday boost for retailersUK households cut back on spending at the fastest pace in almost five years last month as consumers put Christmas shopping on hold, according to a leading survey.Adding to concerns that uncertainty surrounding the budget has helped dampen consumer confidence, Barclays said card spending fell 1.1% year on year in November – the largest fall since February 2021. Continue reading... Politics
Report also raises alarm over budget cuts to Maori services and moves to minimise role of Treaty of Waitangi in education and governance Events
Admin, customer service and machine operators among most threatened roles, research suggests Events
There is a slight chance of power cuts and loss of other services to some homes and businesses, with a small chance some communities will become cut off by flooded roads, warns the Met Office Events
Union members in customer service roles will be striking four times throughout December Events
Clifford Chance to cut around 10% of business services roles in London Legal IT Insider Politics
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Rolex denies ‘any negotiation’ with US although luxury watchmaker entertained Trump and gave him gold clockUS politics live – latest updatesDonald Trump agreed to cut US tariffs on Switzerland from 39% to 15% as part of a new trade pact, lowering duties that strained economic ties and hit Swiss exporters.The two countries have signed a “non-binding memorandum of understanding”, the Swiss government announced, following bilateral talks in Washington and intense lobbying by Swiss firms. Continue reading... Economics
