10 July 2025

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UK news headlines

Small businesses cry out for tax relief

M&S chair calls for cyber-attack reporting

Workforce exposed if global trade war intensifies, BofE warns

Apple’s UK tax bill surges as profit passes £1bn

Monzo gave account to fake 10 Downing St address

Financial services facing significant job cuts

Labour to ban NDAs linked to harassment or discrimination

JD Sports lands £1bn credit as Oasis fever hits

International news headlines

US delays higher tariffs but announces new taxes

UAE sees $34bn boom in crypto use

Morocco prepares for future with digital plan

German economy minister opposes national digital tax

Firms at risk of cyberattack due to geopolitical tensions

Saudi Arabia extends tax amnesty initiative until December

Ireland has difficulty managing prosperity, says KPMG

Japan’s corporate bankruptcies at highest level in 11 years

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