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Tech titans top the world's most valuable brands league in 2025

Tech companies continued to be some of the world’s most valuable brands this year, boosted by ongoing strong brand loyalty, as well as new innovations in artificial intelligence.

Economy

EU new car registrations inch up in 2024 as Spain boosts figures

While new car registrations remained strong in Spain, other major European markets, including France and Germany, saw marked declines.

Economy

How a potential global tariff war could hit Europe's supply chains

Rising tensions between key world players have led to increasing concerns of a global trade war, which would also hit Europe. Kevin O'Marah from community research platform Zero100 is speaking about the world's most pressing global trade issues at the WEF at Davos.

Economy

European car makers could see rocky 2025 amid changing regulations

Several challenges, such as changing emissions laws, as well as cost pressures could continue to erode car manufacturers' profit margins this year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

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Business

Irish venture capital investments rise with upbeat outlook for 2025

Factors such as rebounding interest in new technologies, as well as the government announcing new schemes supporting the venture capital (VC) industry all contributed to higher VC numbers.

Economy

Eurozone inflation rises for third month as energy costs edge up

Rising services prices were behind the boost in the December inflation figure, although they were offset by a fall in food, alcohol and tobacco prices.

Economy

Europe’s car makers call for compromise with US to calm tariff fears

In an open letter to EU leaders, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) has highlighted why Europe should strive to maintain good trade relations with both the US and China.

Economy

Poland keeps interest rate steady as inflation lingers above target

Poland’s central bank has revealed its reluctance to cut interest rates before the end of this year, as a number of economic factors risk pushing inflation up once more.

Business

Renault Group sales zoom ahead after 2024 European performance boost

A number of new model launches, including hybrid and all-electric vehicles, helped Renault Group deliver a rise in sales in Europe last year.

Economy

German inflation shows continued rise, still ahead of ECB's target

The increase was mainly led by rising services and food prices, leaving the inflation rate to remain above the European Central Bank's target of 2%.

Business

UK's Sizewell C nuclear plant in doubt as EDF told to focus on France

British nuclear project Sizewell C could be in jeopardy after EDF was asked by the French state auditor to reconsider committing to the power station - and instead focus more on domestic nuclear projects.

Economy

Spanish inflation rate confirmed at 2.8% as fuel costs surge

Increasing transport prices boosted Spain’s December inflation number, with rising culture and recreation prices also contributing to the figure.

Economy

French inflation holds steady in December as energy prices rebound

Rising energy prices boosted France's December inflation figure although falling service costs managed to offset the gain.

Business

Global electric vehicle sales surge as China demand boosts growth

While China and North America maintained their robust electric vehicle sales growth, European EV sales floundered, as Germany faces mounting political and economic changes.

Business

Germany mulls sale of energy supplier Uniper to Canadian group

A potential bidder is Brookfield, the investment group run by Mark Carney, who was Bank of England governor between 2013 and 2020. Uniper has a range of UK assets that are seen as valuable for any would-be purchaser.

Economy

Spain calls for 100% tax charge on property bought by non-EU buyers

Spain is planning to bring in strict legislation for property purchases in an attempt to control the country's rapidly escalating housing crisis, which has left residents complaining of being unable to afford to buy or rent a property.

Business

Virgin Group speeds up train order to compete with Eurostar challenge

Virgin Group says it is close to placing a significant order for high-speed trains that is expected to shake up Eurostar's 30-year monopoly on the Channel Tunnel.

Business

California wildfire costs set to impact European reinsurance giants

The current California wildfires have caused billions of euros worth of losses to property and infrastructure. European reinsurance companies may also be affected.

Business

Why are nuclear energy companies racing to make microreactors?

Nuclear energy has made significant progress in the last few years with many countries on the hunt for alternative sources of renewable energy to achieve their green goals.

Economy

UK inflation highest among G7 countries as energy costs raise prices

The UK has continued to have one of the highest inflation rates in the G7, mainly driven by rising energy prices and ongoing supply chain issues.

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