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‘Action needed now’ says British Chambers of Commerce as deeper, longer recession looms

‘Time is fast running out’ as inflation now expected to hit 14%

The Independent UK

UK Government needs to urgently act to support firms facing spiralling energy costs says Welsh Government

There are fears that many firms across the economy will go bust without financial support

Birmingham Post

Energy price cap rise: 'Zero creative thinking from government'

Companies are calling on ministers to do more to support businesses with soaring energy bills

Birmingham Post

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Business group calls for greater Ofgem powers to support firms facing soaring energy bills

Unlike consumers, there is no cap in place for commercial energy bills

Birmingham Post

UK firms fear CO₂ shortages; agricultural inflation soars; US jobless claims drop – as it happened

Pubs and farms concerned about supplies as CF Fertilisers UK prepares to pause ammonia and carbon dioxide production due to high natural gas prices

The Guardian - UK

Economists demand urgent action on energy bills to avert ‘catastrophe’

Millions of vulnerable people will be harmed without radical policies to ease cost of living crisis, say experts

The Guardian - UK

BCC calls on Government to boost Ofgem’s powers to support firms

The business group has said action must be taken quickly to ‘protect businesses, livelihoods and jobs’.

The Independent UK

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North Belfast public realm works stopped because of 'concerns over structural issues' in building

"It’s pretty worrying. It says the beams have significant corrosion"

Belfast Live

Council spied on local parents who complained about 'disturbingly poor' SEN programme

Council officials put together files of personal information obtained online after concerns were allegedly raised by a parent carer group over members carrying out "conflicting" lobbying activities

Daily Mirror

Bangkok governor seeks ways to prevent rail station jams after escalator injuries

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will work with mass transit rail operators to better manage commuters at congested stations after almost 30 riders were hurt in a rush to enter a BTS Skytrain station.

Bangkok Post

I was found guilty over a 15-minute, four-person protest. Council crackdowns on assembly have gone too far

We need to pay more attention to local government’s role in suppressing peaceful protest and criminalising marginalised people

The Guardian - AU

Draws for quota seats leave some disappointed, others delighted

NAGPUR: A few former corporators got a jolt after the draw conducted by Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) left their seats reserved for Backward Class of Citizens (BCC) or women on Friday. Many political heavyweights were delighted with change in reservations in the second round.

The Times of India

British exporters report stagnating trade as post-Brexit delays blamed

Customs checks and border queues cited as leading barriers, as only 29% of firms say sales increased in Q2

The Guardian - UK

Charity denies requesting Bristol council staff to monitor social media posts and photos of SEND parents

Earlier this week it was revealed Bristol City Council conducted surveillance on parents critical of special needs education

Bristol Post

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Bristol Post

Cumberland Road bus gate proposals described as 'crazy'

The plans have sparked a strong reaction

The Times of India

Panel says OBCs backward, need quota; Maharashtra govt tells SC complied with 'triple test'

MUMBAI: The Jayant Kumar Banthia Commission has recommended a maximum 27% reservation for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in local body polls. "The reservation should be given in proportion to their population in each local body without affecting statutory reservation for scheduled castes and scheduled tribes, and subject to the overall…

The Guardian - UK

UK firms tell Rishi Sunak: time running out to save UK plc from perfect storm

Chancellor urgently needs to support companies facing rising energy prices, chronic staff shortages and supply chain issues

Evening Standard

Three quarters of British businesses hit by staff shortages squeeze

BCC and Open University survey says more than half will increase staff training over coming year

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Wales Online

More than two-thirds of businesses facing skills shortage, survey shows

Firms are seeing trading hit or growth stalled because of a lack of trained employees that is acting as a drag on the economy

Daily Mirror

Zoo gives new cheetah cub a puppy to help ease its overwhelming anxiety

The Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden has adopted a puppy to become an emotional support dog for their new cheetah cub - they'll live alongside each other in the same enclosure

Bristol Post

'Frankenchickens' protest planned for Bristol Morrisons this week

The Hartcliffe supermarket will be targeted by animal activists from The Humane League UK

Benzinga

Boise Cascade Acquires Coastal Plywood Operations For $512M

Boise Cascade Co (NYSE:BCC) has agreed to acquire Coastal Plywood Company, including two manufacturing locations, from Coastal Forest Resources Company for $512 million. Coastal Plywood provides quality plywood, lumber, and treated wood products throughout the eastern U.S. The purchase agreement includes locations in Havana, Florida, and Chapman, Alabama, which employ ~750 people.…

Bristol Post

Imperial Apartments IS suitable for children, council finds and will start rehousing families there

A review found that Caridon - whose annual gross income from the site is £4.1m - didn't originally provide accurate dimensions for all, but seven properties

Evening Standard

Petrol retailers told not to rip off motorists as price at the pumps soars above £100-a-tank

Michael Gove said an ‘eagle eye’ would be kept on garages to ensure they are not making ‘excess profits’

Bristol Post

Russia is only country set for worse economic growth than UK

Inflation in UK is also set to hit 10 per cent according to several reports

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