Glasgow approves £23M hotel redevelopment of historic Watt Brothers store by Easdale Brothers.

Roadwork in Lower Hutt, New Zealand, starting March 2026, has cut business sales by 50%, forcing closures and sparking complaints despite officials calling it essential for long-term safety.

New Zealand's fuel prices rose 10% due to Middle East tensions, threatening higher costs across food, retail, and construction.

A Strait of Hormuz blockade raised Mumbai luxury home costs by up to 39% over four years due to higher shipping, material, and labor expenses.

Microsoft beat earnings estimates in Q4 2026 with $4.14 EPS and $81.27B in revenue, up 16.7% year-over-year.

A Canadian survey shows 67% want to end tipping due to frustration with digital prompts, rising amounts, and perceived coercion.

PwC subsidiaries banned 21 months for rigging a Kenya-Ethiopia power project contract.

Equity Group Holdings posted record KSh75.5 billion profit in 2025, up 55%, driven by growth, efficiency, and digital transformation.

Compass drops antitrust suit against Zillow after policy change allowing pre-listing on other platforms.

Samsung launches rental program in India for Galaxy S26 Ultra and Plus, requiring half upfront and monthly fees, with options to return, keep, or trade in after 12 months.