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Trump has ordered a 25% tariff on nations doing business with Iran. The move, announced via social media, threatens to upend global trade dynamics. Key U.S. partners — from China to India — now face a choice between maintaining commerce with Tehran or risking punitive tariffs on American trade.
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Alphabet reached a $4 trillion valuation for the first time. The milestone reflects investor confidence in its AI strategy and partnerships. Alphabet’s record high reinforces its position among the world’s most valuable companies, underscoring the renewed strength of its cloud and AI divisions.
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Nico Rosberg’s venture firm raises $100m, expanding investment portfolio. The former Formula 1 champion’s firm, Rosberg Ventures, closed its third funding round with over $200m in assets under management, investing in technology and sustainable initiatives.
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SME confidence rises as outlook weakens for wider economy. Despite worsening sentiment around the UK and Ireland’s economic outlook, small and medium-sized business leaders are backing their own ability to grow, according to new data from Vistage’s latest CEO Confidence Survey.
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UK business confidence has fallen to a five year low. BDO’s latest data shows a sharp decline in optimism across services and manufacturing, with rising costs, inflation, and regulatory pressure weighing heavily on growth and investment plans.
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Spectralink’s new S1000 IP-DECT platform simplifies voice connectivity. The cloud-ready system allows enterprises to deploy reliable communications across large sites within hours, addressing persistent gaps in frontline coverage where Wi-Fi is unreliable or insufficient.
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Audion appoints Ina Börner as head of sales & market growth DACH. The move strengthens the company’s presence in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland as it builds on strong regional momentum and expands its pan-European digital audio operations.
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Diginex completes acquisition of The Remedy Project Limited. The acquisition aligns with growing demands for human rights due diligence driven by stringent regulations. It enhances Diginex’s capabilities in human rights risk identification and remediation within global supply chains.
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EcoVadis and Amazon launch sustainability feature on B2B marketplace. The new feature enables sellers on Amazon Business in the EU to display EcoVadis sustainability medals, addressing demand for supply chain transparency and aiding sustainable procurement amid regulatory pressures.
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Employment growth among UK small businesses rose just 0.5%. Employment Hero’s latest Jobs Report reveals year-on-year growth fell from 7.8% to 2.5%, as retail and hospitality employment declined amid post-Budget uncertainty and muted seasonal hiring.