multinational companies

Business

Beko Europe announces 1,935 redundancies: What is the group's plan?

Beko Europe has announced the closure of two sites resulting in nearly 2,000 redundancies.

21/11/2024

Business

UK's FCA shakes up listing regulations to attract more companies

The move comes as the London Stock Exchange has been struggling for several months to retain companies looking to leave the UK and list in more welcoming markets such as the US.

11/07/2024

Business

The rise of the world's debt-laden 'zombie' companies

An Associated Press analysis found the number of publicly-traded 'zombie' companies - those so laden with debt they're struggling to pay even the interest on their loans - has soared to nearly 7,000 around the world.

07/06/2024

Earth News

MEPs seek to limit use of carbon offsets for corporate greenwashing

Companies may have to think carefully before pledging to go 'carbon neutral' or reach 'net-zero' greenhouse gas emissions in the coming years as a deal between political groups in the European Parliament suggests the EU could soon introduce tougher restrictions on the use of carbon offsets.

13/02/2024

Business

The EU’s anti-tax avoidance campaign delivered, just not in court

High profile competition cases against Apple and Starbucks have raised awareness and added to political pressure, despite legal setbacks, Euronews was told

02/01/2024

Business

UK welcomes almost £30bn of investment ahead of Global Summit

Thousands of jobs will be created as investors show a “vote of confidence” in the UK economy, says Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

27/11/2023

Business

100 years of Disney: The businessman behind the magic factory

The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Although Walt Disney was originally a cartoonist, it’s his business vision that defined his lasting - and often magical - legacy.

16/10/2023

Business

Kellogg’s split: A common business strategy?

American company Kellogg’s split up into two separate companies earlier in October. Demergers constitute a rather common business strategy.

07/10/2023

Earth News

Are we turning a blind eye to Europe’s exports of banned pesticides?

From 'false' job loss arguments to mysterious transit routes: Here’s what you need to know about Europe’s trade in banned pesticides.

30/08/2023

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Which European companies are championing diversity?

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Diversity at work has become a priority for employees in Europe. So which companies are stepping up?

08/12/2022

Tech News

These tech companies are all shunning Russia over the Ukraine war

Google, Sony, Microsoft, PayPal and a raft of other tech companies are taking a stand on the Ukraine war and pulling out of Russia.

17/03/2022

Myanmar

Energy giants Total and Chevron leave Myanmar over human rights abuses

Total and Chevron said that the abuses had worsened since the military overthrew the civilian government in a coup last February.

21/01/2022

Earth News

'Disappointing results' from influential companies' forest pledges

By failing to put policies in place, some of the most influential companies and financial firms are putting global action on climate change at risk.

13/01/2022

Earth News

Euroviews. How to avoid the greenwash trap in 2022 – 5 tips for businesses

"Glossing over these issues with a neatly packaged sustainability marketing campaign threatens the future of our planet."

28/12/2021

Germany

German companies accused of profiting from forced labour of Uighurs

The allegations have been dismissed by the companies named, which include Aldi, Lidl, Hugo Boss and C&A.

06/09/2021

Italy

G20 greenlights global corporate tax rate of at least 15%

Finance Ministers meet central bankers at the G20 in Venice with a view to stopping multinational companies from shifting profits into low-tax havens.

10/07/2021