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Research company fined record €32m for neglecting thousands of beagles

A company was fined €32 million for neglecting thousands of dogs, including providing insufficient and contaminated food and water, and euthanizing them without sedation.

Travel News

These European destinations have the cleanest water to swim in

Most of Europe's bathing waters, ranging from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, are of outstanding quality for swimming.

Business

Ferrovial set to offload UK regional airports amid Heathrow sale delay

Ferrovial is planning to sell its stake in three UK regional airports amid difficulties in finalising its £2.4bn sale of a 25% stake in Heathrow.

Business

Union reps call for ECB national quota-based employment process

Union representatives have called on the European Central Bank to open a national quota-based employment process after an Irish member of the ECB’s executive board urged Dublin to preserve his country’s outsized presence among the bank’s staff.

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Business

Train maker Alstom plans to raise €1bn to get finances back on track

As it battles to cut its debt pile, leading train manufacturer Alstom announces plans to raise €1 billion. Euronews looks into Alstom's business across Europe.

Economy

Poland keeps rates unchanged despite softening economy

Despite a fall in inflation, Poland's central bank governor remains concerned it could reignite because of higher food taxes and the potential removal of energy price limits.

Business

Migration to UK has failed to boost economic growth, warns report

According to a new study from the Centre for Policy Studies, migration to the UK is putting pressure on housing, public services and infrastructure. However, other countries take a different stance, with some viewing migration as beneficial for their economies.

Business

BMW’s earnings driven down: Where are European sales holding up?

BMW's most recent first-quarter report highlights a decline in profits; however, electric car sales continue to show strength. Euronews investigates which European regions are experiencing significant growth.

Business

JD Sports off and running in US market with billion-dollar rival deal

British sports fashion retailer JD Sports has put in a billion-dollar bid to buy American sports brand Hibbett, as the UK's largest sportswear retailer aims to expand its presence within the US.

Business

Lavazza coffee maker looks to swallow up IVS vending machine business

Lavazza, one of Italy's most famous coffee makers, offers €185 million for a greater share of vending machine business IVS, with plans to own it outright.

Business

UK spending closer to France's than the US, says World Bank economist

The increase in public spending in the UK is slowing down economic growth and making the country seem to be operating more like France than the US, says the World Bank's chief economist.

Business

UK PM Sunak announces plans to crackdown on 'sick note culture'

Rishi Sunak wants to strip family doctors of their power to sign people off work as part of a plan to tackle what he calls the UK "sick note" culture. His comments have sparked anger among unions and health charities.

Business

Car sales in Europe decline: Is the future of electric cars at stake?

In March, car sales in the EU registered a decline with consumer behaviour trends shifting.

Economy

UK house prices grow for another month. Where is best place to buy?

The average price of a home in the UK was £281,000 as of February, according to new figures. But prices vary significantly across different regions.

Business

EasyJet cuts winter losses as more passengers take to the skies

EasyJet's latest report shows better performance in winter and the launch of new operational bases.

Business

IDS shares rise as Czech billionaire posts interest in Royal Mail

Shares in IDS, the owner of Royal Mail, rise after reports that it has received - and rejected - a bid from Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský.

Business

Ireland's house prices continue to rise: Top picks for home buyers

The average price of a home in Ireland was €323,000 as of February, according to new figures. Prices still vary significantly across the regions.

Economy

Eurozone inflation eases: What impact will it have on interest rates?

As new eurozone inflation figures are released, Euronews looks at recent trends in euro area inflation, including shifts in key components, differences among member countries - and market expectations regarding ECB rate cuts.

Business

Property prices getting in the way of Ireland's business with the US

Ireland is home to hundreds of US companies but the rising cost of property is proving to be a complication for business.

Economy

UK tax cut on the cards? Hunt raises hopes as inflation falls

With UK inflation falling to its lowest in more than two years in February, what are the potential implications for tax reductions?

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