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Malta records strong economic performance in latest Central Bank update

Malta has recorded its strongest ever performance on a European Commission indicator tracking economic growth. In a statement Friday, the central bank said the commission's Economic Sentiment Indicator in January reached “the highest level recorded”. …

January’s inflation rate as measured by the RPI down to 2.5%

How petrol prices have surged since start of Iran war – will they keep rising?

Petrol prices are seen in Paris (left) and unleaded outside a Shell petrol station in east London (right) (Photos:AP Photo/Michel Euler and Paul Ellis / AFP) Motorists are being urged to stop ‘non essential journeys’ after the cost of oil jumped up …

Thursday briefing: ​Were a generation of students mis-sold the idea of a university degree?

Good morning. In November, Rachel Reeves tucked a freeze to student loan repayment thresholds into her autumn budget, to little fanfare. The threshold, normally expected to rise each tax year to account for inflation, would rise this year, and then stay …

Economic sentiment at highest level recorded, Central Bank says

The Central Bank's Business Conditions Index shows that in January, annual growth in business activity edged up slightly from the preceding month and stood above its historical average. In January, the European Commission's Economic Sentiment …

Sir Keir Starmer hints at changing student loans system

25 February 2026, 14:57 | Updated: 25 February 2026, 16:11 Sir Keir Starmer has said the government is to look at ways of making the student loans system "fairer". Your browser doesn't recognise available video formats. He made the pledge as …

‘I graduated with £84k student loan debt – I’ve applied for 60 jobs but can only get a part-time shop role’

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Global "Everything Rally" Pushes US Futures HIgher As "AI Disruption" Fears Fade

US equity futures trade near session highs, after rising much of the overnight session amid muted volumes. Yesterday, US stocks recovered their early losses starting just after the EU close and that momentum has carried through to global markets today with …

Western NY Employment Attorney Launches Advice Series on Protecting Your Livelihood in the Age of AI

Survival Guide Series Targets AI Impact and “Robot-Bosses” for Rochester and Buffalo Workers. ROCHESTER, NY, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Employment attorney Justin Cordello today announced the launch of a new, …

Texas King Haul LLC Expands Dump Truck and Material Delivery Services Across Houston Construction Market

Houston-based company provides dirt haul-off services, sand delivery, select fill delivery, & dump truck services to support builders & development projects. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Texas King …

Sabira Arefin to Launch Ethical Intelligence: A Blueprint for Embedding Accountability into AI Systems

Upcoming book challenges institutions to redesign artificial intelligence with governance at its core. BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Health Alliance USA announces the upcoming release of Ethical …

Tax Expert Launches Free AI Tax Assistant Backed by Actual IRS Code for Small Business Owners

TaxForge delivers plain-English tax answers citing real IRC sections and IRS Publications built by a Fortune-level corporate Tax Expert NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- KKATC today announced the launch of TaxForge …

Water On Demand Announces Terms Changing for Accredited Investor Offering

Formation-Stage Terms Ending — Now Funding Active Execution CLEARWATER, FL, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Water On Demand, Inc. today announced that terms for its Regulation D offering to accredited investors will be …

Wilbanks Partners Celebrates Women's History Month & International Women's Day 2026

George Wilbanks comments on the importance of women in executive leadership and in the boardroom. STAMFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebrating Women's History Month, George Wilbanks reflects on women's …

CENTURY 21 Redwood Realty Announces Herb Lisjak as Executive Vice President of Agent Advocacy

CENTURY 21 Redwood strengthens its commitment to agent growth and experience with a new leadership role focused on support, development, and long-term success. ASHBURN, VA, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CENTURY 21 Redwood …

Biohackers World 2026 to Highlight Advances in Longevity Science and Wellness Technology in Los Angeles

Global researchers, founders, and clinicians will gather to discuss longevity science, health data, and real-world applications of wellness technology. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Biohackers World will return to …

Craig Margelony Highlights Key Shifts in Small Business Funding as Traditional Lending Falls Behind

CamCap founder Craig Margelony discusses new trends in business funding and what owners need to know moving forward EAST HARTFORD , CT, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Craig Margelony, entrepreneur and founder of CamCap LLC, …

Students Turn Raw News Data Into Visual Stories at 2026 Newsmatics Hackathon in Brno

High school, undergraduate and graduate students competed over 24 hours to analyze news trends, forecast future cycles, and more WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Students from across Brno, Czechia spent 24 …

Tabuga Think Tank presents its first report Perspectives on digitalization of the Dominican Republic

The report was developed from interviews with leaders of the national technology ecosystem. SANTO DOMINGO, DN, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It synthesizes the evidence from the first season of T al Cubo on technology, talent …

6 Reasons Why Today's Construction Labor Environment Will Likely Increase Disputes & Litigation In 2026

Fundamental changes in the U.S. construction labor market have occurred affecting costs, availability, capabilities and timeliness. MARLTON, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2026, the U.S. commercial construction …

NYBACS Surpasses 900 Global Company Incorporations Across 36+ Jurisdictions in Under Six Years Since Inception

New York–based global corporate services firm marks a major milestone supporting entrepreneurs and businesses across 36+ countries NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global corporate advisory firm NYBACS proudly announces …

Developer James McManus Speaks Out on America Tonight Radio Alleging Fairbridge Seized Property After Term Sheet

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York developer James McManus discussed an $8.2 million financing dispute with Fairbridge Asset Management related to a Connecticut development project during an interview …

Octave Holdings & Investments and Vantico Investments Acquire Randall Square as Third Acquisition in 2026

ALPHARETTA, GA, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Octave Holdings & Investments (Octave) and Vantico Investments (Vantico) are pleased to announce their third acquisition of 2026 under their recently launched Octave Vantico …

Crux Facilitates Safe Harbor Financing Between Cloudbreak and Bildmore

The transaction supports the safe harboring of Cloudbreak’s community solar projects across Colorado and Maryland. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Crux, the capital platform for the clean economy, …

Völur named in Thrive's Top 50 AgTech Rising Stars for 2026 by SVG Ventures

Recognition Highlights Völur's Leadership in AI-Driven Optimization for the Meat Industry Supply Chain OSLO, NORWAY, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Völur, a leading provider of AI-powered optimization software for the meat processing …

CFGMS Introduces a New ISO Manager; Ari Averyanov

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CFG Merchant Solutions® is proud to announce a new addition to the CFGMS team! Arseny “Ari” Averyanov will be CFGMS’ new independent ISO manager and sales representative. This …

Atlas Renewable Energy Appoints Esteban Uauy as Chief Financial Officer

Promotion follows record-setting financings and reinforces Atlas' institutional platform ahead of next growth phase. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atlas Renewable Energy ("Atlas"), a leading …

Atlas Renewable Energy nombra a Esteban Uauy como​ ​CFO

La designación se da tras financiamientos récord de la compañía y refuerza la plataforma institucional de Atlas de cara a su próxima fase de crecimiento. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Atlas Renewable Energy (…