SME Growth Squeeze: A UK survey of 526 small firms finds 69% delayed or cancelled growth plans as energy bills, VAT, wages and business rates bite, with many unaware of energy-efficiency support. Hospitality Tax Shock: Labour mayors in England are set to push an uncapped “tourist tax” on overnight stays, with UKHospitality warning it could hit the hospitality sector by £1.6bn and cost jobs. Financing Pressure in Greece: Another ECB rate hike is expected to raise borrowing costs for Greek mortgages and business loans, adding strain to households already hit by energy-driven inflation. Company Formation Support (Ireland): Dublin firm Company Bureau highlights record Irish incorporations and its award-winning formation and ongoing secretarial services, aiming to help founders stay compliant. Energy Policy for Renters (Australia): Australia is considering lifting the ban on plug-in solar and batteries, following moves in Germany and the UK—potentially opening savings for apartment dwellers. Cross-Border Payments (Fintech): Coinbase and Moov plan to connect 1,000 US community banks to stablecoin payments and real-time funding via existing banking systems. Export Push (Indonesia→India): Indonesia’s trade ministry reports Rp39.7bn in potential furniture transactions at INDEXPLUS 2026 in New Delhi, urging MSMEs to target India’s changing tastes. EU Digital Rules Fight: A coalition urges EU lawmakers to preserve a GDPR amendment that would let users set cookie tracking preferences once, cutting the need for constant cookie pop-ups. Tourism Promotion (Indonesia): Indonesia’s tourism ministry ramps up travel fairs and sales missions, reporting thousands of potential visitors and business deals. Startup Security Clearances (US, DIU): The Defense Innovation Unit plans a new solicitation to help startups start facility security clearance earlier, easing a “contract-first” barrier. Arctic Investment (EU): The EU is advancing a €200m package for Greenland to deepen partnership and investment amid rising tensions.