28 h. ago ‘Simply unsustainable’: The stark Easter message from Scotland’s business leaders

“Without immediate intervention, we will see more businesses cut back or close entirely” – Liz Cameron, SCC

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63 h. ago John Swinney meets trade union leaders to discuss Donald Trump's tariffs carnage

The First Minister met business leaders the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) to discuss how to deal with the damage the US President is causing to the global economy.

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69 h. ago Birmingham bin strike cannot continue, council leader says ahead of fresh talks

Unite the union says if guarantees that no worker will lose money could be put into writing by Birmingham City Council, a deal could be closer.

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3 d. ago Tuvalu marks ‘momentous occasion’ with unveiling of its first ATMs

All banking in the Pacific nation used to be done in cash but that is about to change on the main island of FunafutiTuvalu, one of the world’s most remote nations, has unveiled its first ever ATMs, at the headquarters of the National Bank of Tuvalu in the village of Vaiaku on Funafuti, the country’s main island.Tuesday’s ceremony marked a historic shift for the island nation of 12,000 people, which has never before had access to electronic banking. Attended by prime minister Feleti Teo, the governor general, traditional leaders, members of parliament and representatives from the diplomatic and business sectors, the event celebrated a long-anticipated move toward financial modernisation. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago ‘A new golden age’: how rightwing media stuck by Trump as global markets collapsed

Trump’s tariffs were sometimes played down, sometimes cheered but rarely seriously questioned by the rightWhile Donald Trump recently instituted and paused hefty tariffs, sparking a trade war and chaos in financial markets, most of the country’s conservative media either applauded the US president or critiqued the policy but not the person behind it, according to journalists and observers of conservative media.Meanwhile, economists, business leaders, Democrats and even some Republicans warned that the tariffs, which prompted the largest American stock market drop since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, could cause a recession. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Trump's RIGHT about China, the masters of bullying and coercion, argues IAN WILLIAMS

It was a display of breathtaking hypocrisy. Xi Jinping faced leaders of 40 of the world's biggest businesses in the Great Hall of the People like supplicants before the emperor.

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1 week ago Big Brother star Jon Tickle went from a 2000s' nerd icon to a business leader

Tickle was everyone's favourite geek - here is what he's been doing since he left the reality show

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1 week ago Rachel Reeves' Budget disaster costs one job every NINE minutes, figures reveal

Business leaders have warned that the Government's £25billion hike in employers' NI contributions could trigger tens of thousands of job losses in the coming months.

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1 week ago Rayner to meet with Birmingham council leaders as bin strikes continue

The city council declared a major incident on Monday March 31 because of the impact of the strike by members of the Unite union.

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2 w. ago Starmer speaks to world leaders as FTSE 100 plunges after Trump’s tariffs

Trading has been hammered in the aftermath of Donald Trump unveiling his full range of import taxes on countries around the world.

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2 w. ago Starmer to hold talks with global leaders as world reels from US tariffs

Downing Street made clear that the UK is ‘disappointed’ with the US levies despite Donald Trump saying the Prime Minister was ‘very happy’.

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2 w. ago Thousands of British jobs at risk from Trump's trade war... but EU is hit even harder as PM warns of 'economic impact' and furious Brussels vows to retaliate

The PM admitted pain is looming as he met business leaders in Downing Street to take stock of the US action.

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2 w. ago British jobs at risk from Trump's trade war: PM warns of 'economic impact' from 'limited' 10% tariff on UK with cars, steel, pharma and fashion firms facing pain as stock markets slide

The PM admitted pain is looming as he met business leaders in Downing Street to take stock of the US action.

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2 w. ago ‘Catastrophic for American families’: Business leaders react as Trump imposes ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs on world

Tariff announcements prompted worldwide financial anxiety and opposition from some Republicans on Capitol Hill

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2 w. ago Canada Trump tariff exemption ‘like dodging a bullet into the path of a tank’, says business leader

Automotive industry and prime minister Mark Carney note that 25% tariffs on Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles will still come into effect within hoursCanada’s exemption from Donald Trump’s global tariffs was “like dodging a bullet into the path of a tank”, say business leaders as other levies are poised to hit key industries that drive the country’s economy.In a theatrical unveiling of tariffs on countries with “unfair” practices on Wednesday afternoon, Canada was noticeably absent, alongside trade ally Mexico. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago The Latest: Business leaders warn Trump tariffs will raise prices for US consumers

President Donald Trump has announced plans for sweeping tariffs

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2 w. ago Business leaders gather in Edinburgh to tackle climate change

Business leaders championing sustainability in the Scottish capital gathered for the quarterly Edinburgh Climate Compact (ECC) meeting at the Agilico Edinburgh office.

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2 w. ago West Lothian business leaders meet to hear how they can benefit from government help

'A number of companies again flagged concerns over staff and skills shortages'

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3 w. ago Minister meets with automotive leaders to discuss US car tariff

Industry minister Sarah Jones listened to their views on trade with the US, a Government spokesperson said.

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3 w. ago China says it is ready for ‘shocks’ as fresh Trump tariffs loom

Premier Li tells business leaders Beijing chooses to pursue globalisation and multilateralism

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