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ICE Reclassifies Many I‑9 Errors as Fineable Violations

The shift raises employers’ risk of immediate penalties during audits.

Amazon Sets 3.5% Fuel Surcharge on Seller Fulfillment Fees Starting April 17

OpenAI Said to Bring Sora Video Generation to ChatGPT, Keeping Standalone App

Argentine Bakeries Sound Alarm Over 45% Input Slump, Warning of Record 2026 Closures

Buenos Aires Commercial Vacancies Jump 38.5% Year Over Year in Early 2026

Public Google API Keys Expose Gemini to Abuse as Europol Disrupts Major Cybercrime Hubs

Survey: Germany’s €13.90 Minimum Wage Hits Half of Firms, Triggers Price Hikes and Job Cut Plans

Trump Tariffs Hit Holiday Importers as Utah Christmas Company Absorbs Heavy Costs

UK Firms Freeze Permanent Hiring Before Budget as Temp Demand Edges Up

Abu Dhabi Waives Late Fees in November for Long-Expired Business Licences

Leipzig Business Appeal Slips in New Chamber Survey

Game Launches Clearance Sales Ahead of Six UK Store Closures

Anthropic Imposes Weekly Rate Limits on Claude Pro and Max Plans

Fuller, Smith & Turner Posts 32% Profit Jump and Plans Chairman Transition

UK High Street Faces Surge in May Store Closures Across Retail and Banking Sectors

Average UK Pint Price to Exceed £5 for the First Time in April

UK Job Vacancies Hit Four-Year January Low as Salaries Surge

UK Retailers Face Surge in Financial Distress as Consumer Spending Declines

UK Budget Increases Threaten Closure of Retail and Nightlife Venues

UK Employment Rights Bill to Impact Businesses with Up to £5bn Annual Cost