PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOMAKATI Mayor Marlen Abigail Binay-Campos approved an ordinance lowering real property tax (RPT) rates in the city.In a statement on Monday, Makati said Ms. Binay-Campos signed City Ordinance No. 2025-047 on March 24, which has an effectivity date of Jan. 1.The ordinance amends
BW FILE PHOTOPRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. urged the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to act immediately if US tariff policy pushes inflation higher, the Palace said.At a briefing on Monday, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Clarissa A. Castro said Mr. Marcos made the remarks at
PHILSTAR FILE PHOTOPHILIPPINE RICE imports will likely decline 1.9% to 5.2 million metric tons (MMT) this year due to an expected increase in domestic production, according to the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).Milled rice production is expected to increase 2.1% to 12.25 MMT in marketing
SAPHNA Launches New Strategy to Support School and Public Health Nursing WorkforceLondon, UK – SAPHNA, a small but mighty charity dedicated to promoting equality and excellence in school nursing practice, has announced the launch of its new strategy for 2025-2028. The organization’s mission is to
Nortech Control Systems Ltd, a leading British manufacturer of access control solutions, has announced the launch of their newest product, the uPASS Go. This next-generation UHF RFID reader is designed for long-range vehicle identification and offers an enhanced read range of up to 10 meters,
London, UK – squeezeit, one of the UK’s leading kids’ drinks brands, is excited to announce the launch of its newest flavour, Blue Raspberry, set to hit shelves this March. With a bold and bright blue packaging, this new addition to the squeezeit range promises
More than half of UK organisations are planning to cut expenses in response to rising government-imposed costs, including new tax and National Insurance increases taking effect from April 6th, according to a new survey of finance leaders. The research, conducted by financial management software provider AccountsIQ
Hiring the right staff has always been a challenge for businesses, but for small businesses operating outside major UK cities, the struggle is even more pronounced. With talent gravitating towards urban areas, rural and small town businesses often face difficulties attracting and retaining skilled employees. The
Keir Starmer is under growing pressure from senior UK and EU figures to take a tougher stance against Donald Trump, as fears escalate that the US president is preparing to impose sweeping tariffs on British exports — a move that could spark a global trade
Last Updated on: Clarke Bell has seen a sharp rise in Members’ Voluntary Liquidations (MVLs), with February 2025 figures revealing nearly a fourfold increase compared to the previous month. The spike reflects a growing trend of company directors winding down solvent businesses amid mounting economic
Last Updated on: The National Association of Professional Sourcing Agents (NAPSA) is pleased to unveil a new partnership with Sprift, one of the UK’s top platforms for property data and analytics. This collaboration aims to provide sourcing agents and deal packagers with powerful tools to
Last Updated on: After a standout year capped by a win at the 2024 Midlands Family Business Awards, Your Help Hub is stepping into 2025 with a bold vision. The Nottingham-founded platform is preparing to double its reach and further uplift the UK’s self-employed workforce