February 11, 2026

UK Committee Demands End to Gaps in Franchise Business Policing After Scandals

A UK parliamentary committee says the government must fix unsafe gaps in policing franchise businesses. This follows scandals involving Vodafone and McDonald's franchisees. They call for new laws and tougher oversight to protect workers and small businesses.

February 11, 2026

Supermarkets Charge Nearly Double for Small Fruits Using Confusing Per-Unit Pricing

Woolworths, Coles, and Aldi are using confusing per-unit prices on fruits and veggies. Smaller bananas and cucumbers cost nearly twice as much per kilo. This makes it hard for shoppers to find the best deal.

February 11, 2026

Hong Kong Minimum Wage Rises by HK$1 to HK$43.10 per Hour from May

Hong Kong’s lowest-paid workers will get a HK$1 hourly wage hike. The Executive Council approved a 2.38% increase, raising the minimum wage to HK$43.10. This change awaits Legislative Council approval before starting May 1.

February 11, 2026

Navin Fluorine Posts 47.2% Revenue Jump in Q3FY26 with Record EBITDA

Navin Fluorine reported a 47.2% rise in revenue to Rs 892.3 crore for Q3FY26. EBITDA surged to Rs 307.4 crore with a margin of 34.4%. Specialty chemicals and CDMO segments saw strong growth. The outlook remains positive with robust order visibility.

February 11, 2026

Egypt's Parliament Approves Economic-Focused Cabinet Reshuffle with 13 New Ministers

Egypt’s parliament has approved President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's cabinet reshuffle, adding 13 new ministers to revive the struggling economy. Key economic posts see fresh faces, including experts from the World Bank, while key foreign affairs and defense posts remain unaffected.