Tag: small businesses
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LPG Prices Rise Again as Philippines Sees February 1 Hike
Summary of the February 1 LPG Price Increase Prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in the Philippines rose on Sunday, February 1, following a price adjustment announced by major firms Petron and Solane on January 31. The coordinated hike marks another round of changes in the country’s LPG market, affecting household cooking costs and small-scale…
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How grocery giants control who can sell food in your neighbourhood: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet
What CBC Marketplace reveals about local food markets Canada’s Grocery Marketplace isn’t just about what’s on the shelves. It involves a complex web of agreements, data, and power dynamics that determine who can sell food in your neighbourhood. CBC’s Marketplace provides a cheat sheet on how grocery giants influence local competition, access for small vendors,…
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Labour MPs urge legal boost for affordable lending to small firms and low-income areas
Labour pushes for a banking reform to widen affordable lending Senior Labour backbenchers are calling for a legislative shake‑up aimed at expanding affordable lending by UK banks to two underserved groups: small businesses and residents in low‑income neighbourhoods. A 10‑minute rule Bill, tabled by former minister Gareth Thomas, signals the party’s intention to move the…
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Pub Campaigners Slam Reeves Over Tax Burdens as Pub Is The Hub Raises Alarm
Campaigners accuse Reeves of wrecking pubs as taxes bite A group associated with a long-standing campaign to protect Britain’s pubs has written to Labour’s Rachel Reeves, expressing what it calls “anger” at the taxes imposed on the hospitality sector. The letter, circulated by Pub is the Hub and its ally organisations, argues that recent policy…
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How Hallmark Movies Lift British Columbia’s Economy Beyond the Screen
Introduction: A Screen-Ready Economy When a Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas promo lights up screens in British Columbia, it’s easy to think only about festive vibes and cozy plots. But the impact runs deeper. Hallmark productions aren’t just film shoots; they’re economic catalysts that ripple through local businesses, tourism, and a region’s long-term brand. In…
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Google Acknowledges Internet’s Rapid Decline
Introduction For years, Google has championed the narrative that the internet is thriving, with artificial intelligence (AI) enhancing user experience and traffic to various websites. However, a recent court filing has revealed a surprising twist: Google itself acknowledges that the internet is in a state of “rapid decline.” This startling admission raises questions about the…