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Commentary on the UK Budget 2024 – Riad Beladi
The UK Chancellor’s 2024 Budget aims to strike a delicate balance in an era of economic uncertainty, providing relief for households while placing new demands on businesses. With measures such as freezing income tax...
The Impact of Cashless Economies on Tax Collection
As countries worldwide increasingly adopt cashless payment systems, a significant impact on tax collection emerges. This report explores how cashless economies enhance transparency, compliance, and efficiency in tax collection, leading to higher government revenues....
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Proposed National Insurance Increase: A Challenge for UK Supermarkets and Retail
As Chancellor Jeremy Hunt prepares to raise National Insurance contributions for employers in the UK, the supermarket and retail sector faces a significant challenge. With thin profit margins and rising operational costs, UK supermarkets...
IMF Projects Algeria’s GDP to Reach $1 Trillion by 2029: Aiming for African Leadership and Developed Nation Status
Reported by Riad Beladi , International Supermarket News (ISN) According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Algeria is on track to achieve a monumental milestone, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expected to reach...
Families in three UK regions now better off than they were before the pandemic
The latest figures from Asda’s Income Tracker reveal that households in Scotland and East Midlands are now better off than they were before the Covid pandemic. Families in Scotland have seen the amount they...
Why Europe Is Concerned About Algeria’s Economic Self-Sufficiency
As Algeria progresses towards greater economic self-sufficiency, European nations have expressed increasing apprehension. This concern stems from various factors, including energy security, geopolitical influence, economic competition, and the potential for regional stability. Understanding the...
UK. Insights from ISN Shopper Survey on Aldi Preferences
This report presents the findings from a survey conducted with 100 shoppers regarding their preferences for Aldi as their favourite supermarket, shopping behaviours, and attitudes towards private label versus branded product Key Findings Aldi’s...
Carrefour Reports Positive Sales Trends in Spain Following Competitive Efforts
Carrefour, the French retail leader, has observed a positive shift in its performance in Spain. After reporting a 1.8% decline in sales during the third quarter, totaling €3.021 billion, the company began to see...
RAMADAN HEADSCARF MAKERS VOTE TO STRIKE
Weaving these headscarves is incredibly skillful, but these workers are paid very poorly, says GMB Union Ramadan headscarf workers have voted to strike over poor pay and punishing targets. Dozens of worker at Lappet Manufacturing,...
Liam Payne, Ex-One Direction Star, Dies at 31 in Hotel Tragedy
Liam Payne, the beloved former member of the iconic boyband One Direction, has tragically died at the age of 31 after a fall from a hotel window in Buenos Aires, as confirmed by local...