Business Germany and UK take aim with 'landmark' deal to make artillery guns The new defence agreement will bring jobs to the UK as the Labour government seeks to build closer ties with European allies. 23/10/2024
Business Legalising online casinos? France places a bet on solving budget woes Lifting the ban on online casino games will help to combat illegal sites, says the government. It could also bring in much-needed tax revenue. 23/10/2024
Business Disney looks for fairy-tale outcome as it names new chairman As Disney appoints a new chairman, the struggle continues to find a suitable replacement for CEO Bob Iger. A successor must be named in 2026. 22/10/2024
Business Volkswagen faces hefty fine for mistreatment of UK customers The UK's financial watchdog found Volkswagen had sometimes confiscated cars from vulnerable customers "without considering other options". 21/10/2024
Business Doliprane-maker Sanofi confirms exclusive talks with US firm CD&R The American private equity firm has agreed to French government demands about protecting jobs and investment in France. 21/10/2024
Economy Can't wait to give up work? Why some people are not the retiring type Ageing populations require a shake up of our pension systems, but fair and effective changes require an understanding of older workers. 20/10/2024
Business Boohoo boss to step down as online fashion retailer considers break-up The online fashion retailer has seen revenue plummet as it faces competition from the likes of Shein and Temu. 18/10/2024
Business Volvo's earnings slip as freight and construction activity slows The Swedish manufacturer saw a drop in vehicle sales and is predicting little growth for 2025. 18/10/2024
Business Sanofi unit bid: Group raises offer, pledging to save French jobs The proposal from PAI Partners, challenging a US bidder, is the latest twist in a battle to win a 50% stake in Opella, the maker of France's best-selling drug. 17/10/2024
Economy ECB cuts rates again as inflation falls below target The 25 basis point cut, expected by analysts, arrives against a backdrop of settling inflation and anaemic growth. 17/10/2024
Business Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs in defence and space unit The European firm is suffering from disrupted supply chains, rapid changes in warfare, and increasing budget constraints. 16/10/2024
Business French minister says block to Sanofi deal is still 'on the table' The potential sale of Opella, which produces Doliprane painkillers, is causing a headache in France. 16/10/2024
Business Swiss regulator orders UBS to strengthen emergency protocol The bank must step up its risk management given the takeover of Credit Suisse, according to the regulator FINMA. 15/10/2024
Economy German firms struggle to secure loans as economic uncertainty persists Hesitancy from German banks is at its highest level in seven years, according to the IFO. 15/10/2024
Business Gendered job listings: Are women turning away from 'masculine' roles? Typically 'masculine' language in job adverts can discourage and disadvantage female applicants, according to German research body IAB. 15/10/2024
Economy Three win Nobel Prize in Economics for research in global inequality Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson win Nobel Prize in Economics "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity". 14/10/2024
Business Denmark's DSV raises €5bn in share sale to fund Schenker acquisition The Danish logistics company is raising funds to buy Schenker, the logistics unit of German state railway Deutsche Bahn. 04/10/2024
Business Financing the EU's green transition: Who foots the bill? Around €40 trillion worth of economic activity is moderately or highly dependent on nature - according to the World Economic Forum. A shift towards greener energy sources is necessary, but how do we get there? 04/10/2024
Economy Dublin unveils bumper budget with tax cuts and higher wages Irish politicians have presented a generous new budget this afternoon, despite concerns about inflation risks and fiscal security. 01/10/2024
Economy Greece kicks off sale of stake in National Bank for as much as €727m The move marks the end of the privatisation of Greek lenders after debt crisis bailouts. 30/09/2024