Economy Swiftonomics: How Taylor Swift's tours boost the economy Taylor Swift's tours usually drive a number of tourists to cities hosting concerts, boosting hotel prices especially. 06/06/2024
Business One of Europe's largest travel operators files for insolvency Thousands of travellers are likely to be affected as a number of package holidays are cancelled or cut short. 05/06/2024
Economy Flicker of optimism for Europe's producers as energy prices see a fall Higher energy prices over the past few months because of the Russia-Ukraine war have been costly for European factories and manufacturers. 05/06/2024
Economy Savvy earners: UK kids take on side hustles as cost of living soars Some children are getting surprise one-off rewards for doing well at school while others are finding other ways to make extra pocket money. 05/06/2024
Economy Airline bosses hit back as Europe seeks soft landing over net zero Airlines believe it is unfair of Europe to deprive other economies of the benefits they have enjoyed for decades because of the renewable transition. 04/06/2024
Economy Germany's jobless total climbs, staying close to 3-year highs Businesses in Germany are struggling with the cost of rehiring staff post-pandemic, with profit margins still hit by low revenues, higher inflation, interest rates, and a continuing high cost of living. 04/06/2024
Economy Deutsche Bank revises eurozone GDP outlook for the year The German economy is doing better than expected, while the UK economy is also going through a cyclical recovery. 04/06/2024
Business Green light for Orange customers with free switch to 5G for Paris 2024 The Paris Olympics will be the first to use 5G extensively, for better quality video-coverage as well as a more immersive experience for spectators. 03/06/2024
Business Shein about to file £50 billion London IPO prospectus, reports say The IPO would be a huge boost for the UK stock exchange, which has recently seen an increasing number of companies listing in the US. 03/06/2024
Economy What is a financial influencer and how do we know we can trust them? About one third of Gen Zers now turn to social media and financial influencers for money tips, according to Intuit Credit Karma. However, this also comes with regulatory challenges for those sharing them. 03/06/2024
Economy Would you be revved up if you were offered an EV car with a new job? A number of employers are offering electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice schemes, to try and attract employees looking for green benefits. 01/06/2024
Business STMicroelectronics gets €2 billion grant as EU ramps up chipmaking The move is the latest step in the EU’s strategy to boost chip manufacturing on the continent and reduce reliance on China. 31/05/2024
Business BHP drops Anglo American takeover bid as shareholder support ebbs BHP's bids have been called "unattractive" by Anglo American, who has said that they expose its shareholders to undue risk and uncertainty. 30/05/2024
Business Chinese EV makers planning quiet takeover of the European market Chinese EVs have a competitive edge when it comes to their European counterparts because they cost less and offer more features as standard. 30/05/2024
Economy Eurozone unemployment plunges to record low of 6.4% in April Falling unemployment could point to a brightening European outlook, with the Euro Area economic sentiment improving as well. 30/05/2024
Economy WEF: Economic outlook improves for 2024, but geopolitical woes remain Although the United States and Asia are expected to see decent growth, European prospects remain bleak. 29/05/2024
Business FTSE reshuffle: Ocado and SJP drop out while Darktrace could return British housebuilder Vistry Group could also see a return to the FTSE 100 index, while Liontrust Asset Management and Alpha Group International could be added to the FTSE 250 index. 29/05/2024
Economy Fewer women in finance are top earners as UK gender pay gap widens The pandemic has had a major impact on the numbers, with women facing more layoffs than men, and taking on the main share of unpaid care work too. 29/05/2024
Business Deutsche Bank shuts down Numis US operations post takeover Deutsche Bank has cut Numis' valuation by about €233 million following the takeover in April 2023, which is believed to be one of the biggest reasons for Numis' US branch shutdown. 28/05/2024
Business Benetton set for a fashion rebrand as it looks to edge out losses Benetton has been facing intense competition from other fast-fashion brands such as Zara in recent years. 28/05/2024