US to raise tariff rate on EU goods to 30% from 1 August, EU open to talks but ready to respond (Jul 12, 2025 12:59)
The European Commission responded to Trump's announcement in a written statement, sayin...
UK wine duty: Are hotter countries really being taxed more on their wine? (Jul 12, 2025 05:00)
The UK changed the way it taxes wine in February, five months on, as one of the biggest...
Volkswagen and Chinese partner SAIC to close Nanjing production plant (Jul 11, 2025 10:25)
After 17 years, car manufacturing giant Volkswagen and partner SAIC are closing down th...
Lula vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump imposes 50% levies on Brazil (Jul 11, 2025 07:22)
Brazilian President Lula da Silva warns of retaliatory tariffs on the US if Trump impos...
As US tariff deal approaches, EU worries about what’s next (Jul 10, 2025 15:38)
A preliminary agreement to ease the tariff dispute with the US is considered imminent, ...
Trump administration sues California over egg prices, blames red tape (Jul 10, 2025 09:45)
Egg prices in the US spiked earlier this year amid a bird flu outbreak that led to mass...
Italy's Ferrero to buy WK Kellogg in $3.1 billion deal (Jul 10, 2025 06:02)
The deal could allow the chocolate maker to establish a strong foothold in the US cerea...
What are the best European countries for work-life balance? (Jul 10, 2025 05:00)
Luxembourg, Ireland, and Belgium are some of the best places to work in Europe, accordi...
X CEO Linda Yaccarino steps down after two years running Elon Musk's social media platform (Jul 9, 2025 15:14)
In a post on the platform, Yaccarino said she was "immensely grateful" to Elon Musk for...
Chipmaker Nvidia hits $4 trillion making it world’s most valuable company (Jul 9, 2025 15:00)
Chipmaker Nvidia became the first public company to top $4 trillion in value on Wednesd...
Virgin Atlantic announces Starlink deal to provide flyers with ultra-fast Wi-Fi (Jul 9, 2025 10:14)
Virgin Atlantic becomes the first UK airline to offer streaming-quality Wi-Fi to passen...
European Commission puts prepped Mercosur deal on ice (Jul 8, 2025 15:28)
According to several sources, the agreement reached by the EU and the Mercosur countrie...
Daimler Truck plans to cut around 5,000 jobs in Germany (Jul 8, 2025 13:51)
The announcement comes as Daimler Truck holds its Capital Markets Day on Tuesday in Nor...
No more silence: UK to ban controversial NDAs silencing abuse at work (Jul 8, 2025 12:43)
The UK government has announced plans to ban the use of NDAs to silence employees repor...
EU examines US proposal of 10% tariffs but concerns remain on sectoral tariffs (Jul 8, 2025 11:04)
A preliminary agreement is expected by Wednesday, according to sources, with implementa...
Samsung expects profit to halve as tariffs and export curbs bite (Jul 8, 2025 10:26)
The South Korean company’s second-quarter operating profit is expected to be less than ...
New gas discovery off Cyprus coast may reduce EU energy dependence (Jul 8, 2025 07:43)
ExxonMobil and its partner, Qatar Energy, have discovered a new natural gas deposit off...
World Chocolate Day: The EU is celebrating with sky-high prices (Jul 7, 2025 14:09)
Prices in the cocoa market have dropped recently from record highs, but coupled with hi...
France’s Capgemini to buy WNS for $3.3bn to improve AI offerings (Jul 7, 2025 08:25)
The acquisition comes as Capgemini seeks to expand its AI operations, and WNS will also...
EU Commission bewails 'unfair' Chinese Cognac duties (Jul 5, 2025 12:10)
Trade relations between the EU and China have flared up, complicating arrangements for ...
Shoplifting hits record high in Germany: Are criminal gangs behind it? (Jul 5, 2025 05:00)
Shoplifting cost the German retail sector nearly €3 billion in 2024, a new record that ...
France hands Shein €40 million fine for deceptive commercial practices (Jul 4, 2025 10:22)
Through analysing products listed as being on sale on Shein's French website, investiga...
China hits Europe’s brandy exports with duties but adds exemptions (Jul 4, 2025 10:15)
Beijing decided to impose anti-dumping duties of up to 34.9% for the next five years st...
Air France-KLM to take majority control of Scandinavian airline SAS (Jul 4, 2025 08:39)
The Franco-Dutch airline is looking for consolidation options to help it compete with r...
IMEC: Can the ambitious trade corridor from India to Europe succeed? (Jul 3, 2025 10:11)
Here are the threats, challenges, and opportunities for the ambitious India–EU connecti...
Europe's top CEOs call for Commission to slow down on AI Act (Jul 3, 2025 09:46)
The call adds to ongoing concerns about the short timeframe in which companies will hav...
Microsoft said it would cut 9,000 jobs as tech giant bets on AI (Jul 3, 2025 08:47)
Microsoft says it is laying off about 9,000 workers, its second mass layoff in months a...
Tech firms in Central and Eastern Europe seek to catch up with the West (Jul 3, 2025 08:43)
The combined market capitalisation of the 100 largest tech companies in Central and Eas...
New polls shows Europeans want tougher EU enforcement on Big Tech (Jul 3, 2025 05:20)
French, German and Spanish participants to a YouGov survey called for stricter EU enfor...
Tesla sales fell sharply in the last three months — is Musk to blame? (Jul 2, 2025 16:12)
Tesla sales fell 13% in the period between April and June, as its CEO Elon Musk faces b...
Greek unions speak out after government pushes for 13-hour workday (Jul 2, 2025 13:24)
The GSEE warns of a "medieval era" for workers. The Ministry of Labour calls it "modern...
Spain's Santander buys TSB Bank to boost presence in the UK (Jul 2, 2025 12:08)
The Spanish lender is about to become the third-largest bank in the UK by share of pers...
Ferrari wins EU court battle to retain iconic Testarossa trademark (Jul 2, 2025 10:43)
The EU General Court has upheld Ferrari’s rights to the Testarossa trademark, ruling th...
Brussels backs World Economic Forum’s push to tackle Europe’s decline (Jul 2, 2025 08:32)
Leadership initiative designed to foster ideas is endorsed by chiefs of the key EU inst...
France’s Verkor calls for 'local for local' after Northvolt collapse (Jul 2, 2025 08:14)
The EV battery firm, backed by Renault and other major investors, warns that support fo...
Paramount pays Trump $16 million to settle ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit (Jul 2, 2025 06:38)
The payout comes after Trump sued CBS News for the editing of an interview with then-Vi...
EU and US aim for political understanding to resolve tariff dispute (Jul 2, 2025 06:00)
As deadline for negotiations on trade with the US looms, the EU and US are seen heading...
Poland trials a four-day working week: A step towards the future? (Jul 1, 2025 11:20)
Poland will start its first-ever pilot of a shortened working week this July as the gov...
Renault reports nearly €10 billion non-cash loss due to Nissan stake (Jul 1, 2025 09:56)
The French carmaker said it would change the way it accounts for its stake in its long-...
MEPs clash with the EU Commission over anti-money laundering blacklist (Jul 1, 2025 07:25)
The European Parliament is opposing the European Commission’s updated anti-money launde...
‘This is a great place to work’: What is employee dissatisfaction really costing you? (Jun 30, 2025 14:49)
Just over 40% of Europe’s workforce is dissatisfied with their workplace, but is that b...
Spanish Roca Group to invest €70 million in factory construction in Kazakhstan (Jun 30, 2025 08:24)
Leading bathroom hardware manufacturer, Roca Group to invest in Kazakhstan production s...
C-suite overconfidence in AI could prove bad for business, says survey (Jun 27, 2025 12:31)
Many business leaders have “misplaced confidence” in the strength of their responsible ...
Nike expects US tariffs to cost it $1bn and warns of falling sales (Jun 27, 2025 11:58)
The ailing US sportswear company reported falling revenues and income. Its fiscal guida...
RTL to buy Sky Deutschland for €150mn in TV consolidation effort (Jun 27, 2025 10:12)
Media conglomerate RTL will have the right to use the Sky brand in Germany, Austria, Sw...
Tariffs: France and Germany pursue different tacks towards US deal (Jun 26, 2025 23:43)
France and Germany are at odds over the negotiating strategy on trade with the US, whil...
Shell says it’s not in talks to acquire BP as takeover rumours swirl (Jun 26, 2025 09:24)
BP’s share price jumped on the speculation that it could be acquired by Shell, followin...
US Steel buyout gives Trump a new power: What about future presidents? (Jun 26, 2025 07:36)
President Trump holds a veto power on specific matters and has the right to appoint an ...
EU aims to create a ‘competitive’ single market for space services (Jun 25, 2025 15:57)
The initiative comes as Europe risks further lagging behind global competitors such as ...
New car registrations fall in Europe and Tesla sees another drop (Jun 25, 2025 15:13)
Tesla sales are still declining in the EU, while Chinese state-owned manufacturer SAIC ...