Me, worry? For US small businesses, Trump’s tariffs are now a non-issue

14 June 2026 at 15:00

A year ago it was the hot topic, but business owners have seen there’s a limit to the president’s royal decrees

In two weeks, I’m speaking to a group of companies in the packaging industry about issues affecting their businesses this year. I’m going to discuss the economy, navigating higher costs, leveraging new tax legislation, AI and what companies are doing to find and retain workers in a volatile job market.

You know what I won’t be talking about? Tariffs.

Restrict Deployment Of Indians In Conflict Zone: Shipping Authority To Placement Agencies

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14 June 2026 at 14:35

The circular noted that recent developments in the Gulf region, particularly in and around the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman, have resulted in multiple security incidents involving merchant...

UK poised to water down 2030 EV sales targets after industry and union pressure

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By: Gwyn Topham Transport correspondent

14 June 2026 at 13:37

Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk

The UK government is poised to water down its 2030 targets for electric vehicle sales after intensive lobbying by the car industry and unions.

The government is preparing to consult on less ambitious targets for the transition to fully battery-powered electric cars over the rest of the decade after carmakers and unions warned that they would penalise manufacturers and put jobs at risk.

Wes Streeting plans to increase high-skilled immigration if he becomes PM

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By: Mark Brown

14 June 2026 at 12:42

Leadership hopeful also wants tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields used to cut energy bills

Wes Streeting’s pitch to be the next Labour leader will include a plan to increase high-skilled immigration to the UK, arguing that Donald Trump is telling scientists and AI experts they are not welcome in the US.

In a speech this coming week, the former health secretary will also say that tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields should be used to cut energy bills.

London startup to trial drug to prevent cancer therapy side-effect ‘cytokine storm’

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By: Julia Kollewe

14 June 2026 at 11:00

Poolbeg Pharma to test the treatment in NHS hospitals and says it is also developing a GLP-1 weight loss pill

A London-based startup is about to trial a drug at six NHS hospitals that could stop people on cancer immunotherapy getting a life-threatening side-effect.

Poolbeg Pharma said its oral drug POLB 001 could make treatment for blood cancer safer by preventing cytokine release syndrome (CRS), when the immune system goes into overdrive and attacks the body, leading to organ damage.

Two-Wheeler Sales On Amazon Jumps Two-Fold Led By Tier Two, Three Cities

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14 June 2026 at 09:31

Amazon currently lists a selection from over 20 brands across electric, premium and commuter segments, including Triumph, KTM, Royal Enfield, Bajaj Auto, Ather Energy and Hero MotoCorp, supported by...

Minister defends changes to UK workers’ rights against costs backlash

The Guardian - World news

By: Heather Stewart Economics editor

14 June 2026 at 07:00

Kate Dearden says reforms such as enhanced sick pay simply bring UK into line with other big economies

Labour’s radical workers’ rights reforms have simply put the UK on a “level playing field” with other big economies, the employment minister, Kate Dearden, has said.

The government’s Employment Rights Act became law last year, with specific provisions being implemented this year and next.

India's Russian Oil Imports Rise In May As Refiners Boost Purchases

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14 June 2026 at 06:37

Some of India's largest refining hubs recorded notable increases in Russian crude arrivals. Unloaded volumes at the Vadinar refinery in Gujarat rose 36 per cent from April levels, while deliveries to...

Hiring Boom In AI Leaves Beginners Fighting To Break Through: Report

NDTV News - Special

14 June 2026 at 04:23

Research from the AI-Driven Enterprise (AIDE) Institute found that around 71% of AI related job postings across 500 companies are for senior roles.

NSW lifts drone ban over Sydney beach after shark attack – as it happened

The Guardian - World news

By: Stephanie Convery

14 June 2026 at 06:48

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The Senate will deliver its report from the NDIS inquiry on Tuesday. Butler doesn’t directly answer a question about whether or not he is willing to make any significant changes to the legislation the government has put forward.

He says:

Look, the direction of travel I think is an important one for us to follow through. This largely reflects reviews and insights that we’ve gathered over the last three years since the independent review was done of the NDIS in 2023 and endorsed by all governments at national Cabinet later that year.

I’m utterly convinced this is the right plan for the NDIS… I’m not saying there won’t be any change. We heard ideas from the crossbench in the debate in the House of Representatives. I’ve very much heard that people want greater reassurance about what won’t change because of the reforms we’re putting in place.

We have to constrain that growth. Without reforms it would grow to $20 billion by the end of the decade and that’s simply not a sustainable position.

It’s also allowed us, as I said, to protect the core supports people rely upon for that safety that was part of your introduction.