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  • Government moves to curb late payments

    Government moves to curb late payments


    Ministers tighten payment rules for large business buyers today. Proposed reforms would cap terms at 60 days, mandate interest on overdue invoices, expand enforcement powers, and bring payment performance closer to board scrutiny, though the measures still require legislation and some of the most significant changes would not take effect…

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    EU simplifies sustainability taxonomy for companies

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    Trump threatens 10% tariff on BRICS allies

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    German industry rebounds as May output beats forecasts

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    German industry delivered a positive surprise in May 2025. Output…

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    Usecure secures Series A funding after bootstrapping

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    Usecure secures Series A funding to support global expansion. Manchester-based…

  • Hospitality jobs fall as NI hike hits

    Hospitality jobs fall as NI hike hits

    July 7, 2025

    UK hospitality sector loses 69,000 jobs due to tax hikes.…

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