Business
'We need help for small businesses, not punishment'
People in Bilston react to the new Budget set out by Chancellor John Healey.
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World
‘Working our fingers to the bone’: Can the UK save its struggling high streets?
Small business owners in Britain may get some tax relief in Wednesday's budget, but they say it will not be enough.
World
Rubio turns to small Indian town as US faces high oil prices
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed a business and energy agenda over diplomacy on his second trip to India this year.
World
Paris shopkeepers fear more destruction after riots destroy livelihoods
‘I have nothing left.’ Small business owners in Paris say they are traumatised after rioters looted their shops.
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‘It’s hard for us’: Paris small businesses bear brunt of protest violence
Shopkeepers - including those from immigrant backgrounds - count losses from violence last weekend.
Sports
Arsenal criticism from very small minority - Arteta
David Raya says he does not know what to say when people call Arsenal's style of play "boring or irritating", as Mikel Arteta brushes off criticism.
Business
Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says.
Business
Here's a calculator to explain why Cramer always stays invested. Plug in your own numbers, too
Small, consistent gains over time, compounded through regular contributions, can supercharge your wealth
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World
The small African nation ready for Messi's big night
Benin are about to have their own moment in the limelight as they visit Argentina for Lionel Messi's final game.
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Rare tornado whips through small Australian town
The twister was caught on camera in Ulladulla, New South Wales, damaging property and downing trees.
Business
Meta is bringing Muse AI to small businesses — and it already has a huge head start
Meta announced Muse for Small Business, capitalizing on the 200 million small businesses already on its platform.
Business
Meta launches Muse for Small Business as Zuckerberg pushes beyond consumer AI market
Following the success of its Muse personal AI agent, Meta is introducing a specialized version for small businesses.
Travel
15 great small hotels, inns and restaurants with rooms for an autumn stay in the UK
From a cosy Cornish inn with open fires to a boutique hotel in Northumberland, these new and revamped boltholes tick all the right boxes • 15 great cottages and cabins for an autumn escape in the UK Continue reading...
Business
Bond liquidation wrecks small caps. Here's how bad some traders see it getting
While the S&P 500 powers through rising bond yields and higher crude oil prices, one section of the U.S. stock market is falling behind.
Politics
No 'switch' to stop small boats, Lucy Powell tells BBC
Labour's deputy leader was speaking to BBC local radio ahead of the party's annual conference
Business
Soaring fuel costs hit small businesses
It comes as fuel prices reach their highest since 2022, driven by conflict in the Middle East.
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Politics
Brexit to blame for small boat migrants, says Lib Dem leader
Sir Ed Davey says the Conservatives and Reform UK are to blame for the numbers of migrants crossing the Channel.