Due to high exchange rates and Middle East risks... Korea’s Small and Medium Business Administration allows one-year grace period for repayment of policy funds
The Korean government has implemented a one-year grace period for small businesses struggling due to high exchange rates and tensions in the Middle East.
Bank of England expected to leave interest rates on hold as oil and gas prices surge; UK pay growth hits five-year low– business live
The Bank of England is expected to maintain interest rates as oil prices rise and UK pay growth reaches a five-year low.
The president will discuss demographics and economic stimulation with union and business representatives
The Lithuanian president plans to engage with union and business leaders to discuss proposed laws aimed at boosting birth rates and family support during the upcoming parliamentary session.
Self-employed Business Owners Can Also Switch Loans… Financial Services Commission to Implement from the 18th
The Financial Services Commission has expanded its loan switching service to include self-employed individuals, allowing them to easily obtain lower interest rates on loans under 1 billion won.
Film Industry: "Tonight the Cinema is Sold Out"
Giovanni Speranza shares how his small-town cinema in Hesse is navigating the ongoing challenges of the film industry amidst rising attendance rates.
Large Companies: Finland's Economic Growth Needs More Immigration
A survey by OP Pohjola finds that 85% of large companies in Finland believe that increasing immigration is essential for the country's economic growth despite high unemployment rates.
Important in Latvian Business This Week: Discussions on Overtime Pay Regulation, Best Employers, and Faster Responses from Authorities
This week, the Saeima committee supported amendments to the Labor Law regarding overtime pay rates in Latvia.
Point of Contention: Business Tax - Small and Rich Against Large and Poor
The article discusses the contrasting impacts of local business tax rates on small municipalities and large corporations in Röttenbach, Germany.
Painful Records in Vilnius Real Estate Market: The Vacant Office Space Reaches Historical Heights
The office vacancy rate in Vilnius is at its highest since the financial crisis, with significant implications for the real estate market.
One business sector in Russia has soared to new heights - this is bad news for Moscow
Russia has seen an increase in death rates, particularly among younger individuals, attributed largely to losses from the ongoing war in Ukraine.
BBC Question Time sees heartbroken pub owner question his son's future after catastrophic tax rise
A pub owner on BBC Question Time expressed concern over the future of his son in the hospitality industry, citing an impending tax rise as a potential threat.
Credit is Back in the Game. Revival in the Market in 2026
The article discusses the anticipated growth in the Polish credit market for 2026, driven by declining interest rates and increased demand for both personal and business loans.
The industry moderated its pace of decline in January
In January, Argentina's industrial sector showed signs of recovery, with growth rates between 1.2% and 2.1% amid concerns over increased competition due to government-import policies.
Putin Urges Businesses to Encourage Employees to Have More Children
President Putin has called on businesses to promote larger families among employees to combat Russia's declining birth rates.
Bankruptcies: the Senate toughens the rules on late payments from businesses and the public sector
The French Senate has unanimously passed a proposal to address rising bankruptcy rates by tightening regulations on late payments affecting businesses and public sector buyers.
One in Twenty Self-Employed Workers Unable to Repay Debt... More Than Tripled in Five Years
Due to prolonged domestic recession and high interest rates, one in twenty self-employed individuals in South Korea is unable to repay their business loans, a figure that has more than tripled in the past five years.
Birth Rate: The Life Planning of Its Citizens Is None of the State's Business
In France, the government plans to send a letter to citizens turning 29, encouraging them to consider starting a family as a means to address declining birth rates.
Official dollar today, blue dollar today: what are the exchange rates this Monday, February 16
The article reports on the exchange rates for different types of dollars in Argentina on February 16, emphasizing that due to the Carnival holiday, the rates remained unchanged from the previous business day.
Japan avoids recession with weak return to growth – business live
The UK housing market sees heightened competition among sellers as the number of homes for sale reaches an 11-year high, offering buyers more choices and keeping prices steady.
"You leave, you come" in the big leadership experiment – Why US companies are changing CEOs at record rates
U.S. companies are experiencing a record rate of CEO changes, with nearly one in nine CEOs replaced in 2025, indicating significant shifts in corporate leadership during a tumultuous economic period.
Robert Gwiazdowski: Reduced VAT rates on beverages – is this prohibited state aid?
The article discusses concerns over proposed reduced VAT rates on beverages in Poland and whether such measures constitute prohibited state aid favoring specific businesses.
The Government privatized LNG imports: the impact on rates and the risks of the business
The Argentine government has initiated a public tender for the privatization of liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, which could affect household gas prices in the winter.
Why do women often doubt their leadership – even when results speak for themselves?
The article explores the reasons behind women's self-doubt in leadership roles despite their high success rates in business, emphasizing the need for greater visibility and cultural change.
NABTEB: Construction, engineering lead pass rates as business trades lag
The NABTEB results show that construction and engineering trades outperformed business trades in the November/December 2025 examinations in Nigeria.
Mr. Trump imposes tariffs on countries doing business with Iran, presidential decree, "for example, 25%"
President Trump has signed a decree allowing additional tariffs on countries that have economic relations with Iran, with rates exemplified as high as 25%, aimed at increasing pressure on Iran regarding nuclear issues.
Make a higher level of business possible
RBA offers online credit solutions for artisans and small business owners with at least two years of operation, facilitating business growth with competitive interest rates.
Rachel Reeves promises help is coming for struggling pubs with 'intense' work on support
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced that support for struggling pubs is on the way, though she did not disclose any specific figures for the financial assistance.
Labour chair claims pub business rates rethink not a U-turn, but ‘sign of confident government’ – UK politics live
The Labour chair discusses the government's planned revisions to budget support for the pub industry, which aims to alleviate rising business rates costs.
Labour’s swift pubs U-turn shows government learning – and repeating Treasury mistakes
The recent U-turn by the Labour government on business rates for pubs indicates a rapid response to industry concerns, reflecting both learning and the repeating of past Treasury errors.
Labour to announce pub business rates U-turn after industry outcry
The UK government is set to reverse changes to business rates for pubs following significant backlash from the hospitality sector.
Pubs handed lifeline as Government poised for business rates climbdown
The UK Government is set to ease upcoming business rate increases to support struggling pubs facing financial difficulties.
Collapse of ‘zombie’ UK firms forecast to fuel unemployment in 2026
A report predicts that the failure of struggling 'zombie' companies in the UK will lead to increased unemployment in 2026, due to rising costs from interest rates, energy prices, and minimum wage increases.