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EU Waters Down Supply-Chain Due-Diligence Rules

Member states narrow scope, delay deadlines, and drop climate-plan duty as business groups cheer and rights advocates warn of reduced accountability EU governments have signed off on a scaled-back version…

24 February 2026 · 3 min read

Economy

The Price Paradox: Why UK Apples Cost More Than Imported Bananas

** Despite being homegrown, UK apples are more expensive than imported bananas. This article explores the factors driving this pricing paradox, including supermarket strategies, wage increases, and global supply chains.

23 February 2026 · 3 min read

Economy

EU Funding at Risk When Public Tenders Impose Faith Tests

Audit rules designed to protect the EU budget can collide head-on with “faith-breaker” clauses that ask bidders or applicants to renounce a religious practice to access work, grants, or contracts.

12 February 2026 · 5 min read