Britain is set to ruffle feathers in Washington as it moves towards formalising a shared geopolitical framework with the European Union, potentially jeopardising its hopes for a US trade agreement.
Britain is set to ruffle feathers in Washington as it moves towards formalising a shared geopolitical framework with the European Union, potentially jeopardising its hopes for a US trade agreement.
In a landmark ruling that signals the European Union’s strengthening grip on big tech regulation, Apple and Meta have been hit with substantial fines totalling €700m for breaching the bloc’s
The European Union’s unprecedented €750 billion NextGenerationEU programme, launched amid the depths of the Covid-19 pandemic, has reached a critical juncture as member states race against an August 2026 deadline
The European Central Bank has cut borrowing costs across the 20-member euro area for the third time this year, reducing its main interest rate to 2.25% amidst growing concerns over
Major ports across the UK and mainland Europe are experiencing significant congestion as vessels laden with goods between the US and China find themselves trapped due to the ongoing trade
The European Union has put a hold on its proposed 25% tariffs on US goods for a period of 90 days following a dramatic reversal by Donald Trump. Ursula von
In a significant development amid ongoing trade tensions, the European Union has opted to remove plans for imposing retaliatory tariffs on American bourbon. This decision follows intense lobbying efforts from
President Trump’s sweeping tariffs have caused upheaval in global financial markets, resulting in a dramatic reduction of over $2 trillion from the S&P 500 index. Notably, major US tech and
Europe is experiencing yet another pivotal moment reminiscent of past economic crises. This time, the catalyst is a significant investment strategy introduced by incoming German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has
Spain has emerged as a standout performer in the European economy, surging ahead of its peers and showcasing impressive recovery post-pandemic. With a GDP growth of 3.2% in 2024, reaching
The European Commission has launched a landmark action accusing Apple and Google’s parent company, Alphabet, of breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). This move is likely to amplify tensions
President Donald Trump has reignited trade tensions between the United States and the European Union by threatening a substantial 200 per cent tariff on wine, champagne, and other alcohol products
At this year’s Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the latest innovations powered by 5G technology were on full display, from Telefonica’s firefighting drones to Nokia’s driverless cars. Yet while these
The value of British and European defence stocks soared as markets reacted to a commitment from European leaders to increase defence spending in light of the Russian threat in Ukraine
Britain’s reliance on Norwegian electricity imports has become increasingly precarious as political tensions mount over power exports in the Nordic nation. The critical 450-mile interconnector linking British and Norwegian power
The chief executive of Sofitel and its sister brands, Maud Bailly, brings an unexpected dynamism to luxury hospitality, shaped by her diverse career path through French public service and railway






