Meta is expecting another EU fine Is the EU really making an example of Meta when it can just soak up the costs? TechRadar · May 19, 2023
New wave of sanctions will ensure pain for Vladimir Putin, vows Rishi Sunak Rishi Sunak ‘hopeful and confident that our partner countries will follow’ in taking stand against Russia Evening Standard · May 19, 2023
What sanctions has the UK put on Russia? Imports of Russian diamonds and Russian-origin copper, nickel and aluminium to the UK are subject to new sanctions Evening Standard · May 19, 2023
Foreign students in Northern Cyprus: False promises and disillusion In Turkish-controlled Northern Cyprus, education has become the leading economic sector. No less than 23 universities are concentrated in the small self-declared state recognised only by Turkey, which has occupied it since 1974. They attract students from developing countries by offering affordable courses with a "European" stamp of approval. But… France 24 · May 19, 2023
Opinion: Political Economy — Reverse CFIUS and Investments in China Under a new paradigm, investors have no choice but to navigate between global investment fundamentals and national policy ambiguities Caixin Global · May 19, 2023
As world leaders meet, Ukraine urges allies to be bolder on Russia sanctions Ukraine wants its allies to be bolder in imposing sanctions on Russia, including by targeting banks that provide financial services to serving soldiers, a senior adviser told Reuters. Reuters · May 19, 2023
Microsoft, Activision and the battle with competition tsars In a “striking show of leniency by a notoriously tough regulator”, the European Commission has approved Microsoft’s $69bn megadeal with games-maker Activision Blizzard, said DealBook in The New York Times – just weeks after the UK’s competition regulator threw it out. The Week · May 19, 2023
Carl Icahn’s activist play plays into the hands of Lina Khan and EU regulators Every company with acquisition plans in the U.S. and Europe should be concerned about the FTC partnering with EU regulators to sink the Illumina-Grail deal. Fortune · May 19, 2023
Tory peer confuses Question Time panel as he crunches numbers in bid to defend Union A TORY peer left the Question Time panel bemused as he tried to crunch the numbers from the 2014 independence referendum and 2016 Brexit vote. The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2023
Britain says Russia will ‘pay the price’ for Ukraine invasion as fresh wave of sanctions unveiled The prime minister launched a new wave of sanctions against Vladimir Putin as he warned that Western leaders are ‘not going away’ The Independent UK · May 19, 2023
Tech giants should help pay for 5G, say Europe’s mobile operators Consumers will have to pay a lot more for 5G and broadband internet if companies like Meta, Apple, and Microsoft don’t contribute Evening Standard · May 19, 2023
G7 signals long-term Ukraine support to Russia, woos 'Global South' Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Sunday drew a parallel between the destruction of Bakhmut and the horror of Hiroshima, evoking the symbolism of mass destruction as he wrapped up a surprise appearance at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Japan. Reuters · May 19, 2023
EU's Michel calls for 'stable and constructive' cooperation with China European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday it was in the EU's interest to maintain "stable and constructive" cooperation with China, as the Group of Seven countries met to consider China's "economic coercion" and other concerns. Reuters · May 19, 2023
G7 leaders discuss China 'economic coercion' threat Leaders from the Group of Seven wealthy democracies are meeting in Hiroshima, Japan, Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expected to join the group in person on Sunday. France 24 · May 19, 2023
The Independent UK · May 19, 2023 G7 stance on China complicated by huge stakes in economic ties, cooperation on global issues Leaders of the Group of Seven advanced economies are generally united in voicing concern about China
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023 UK’s £1bn strategy for semiconductor industry lacks ambition, say critics While the US and EU announce bigger programmes, one British startup says the government’s investment figure is less than the cost of one basic plant
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023 ‘We’re not going away’: Rishi Sunak arrives at G7 announcing Russia sanctions Prime minister will use Hiroshima summit to push more neutral countries such as Brazil and India into doing more for Ukraine
StockNews.com · May 18, 2023 STMicroelectronics (STM) Is a Top Chip Stock to Buy European chipmaker STMicroelectronics (STM) reported better-than-expected first-quarter results, defying the industry headwinds. With the company well-positioned for growth, the stock could be a solid buy now. Let’s discuss some of its key financial trends.
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023 The Guardian view on Northern Ireland’s elections: a pivotal moment Editorial: This week’s voting could have consequences for power-sharing and for Britain’s attempt to rebuild credibility in Europe
The National (Scotland) · May 18, 2023 MSPs demand UK Government 'acts immediately' on food inflation It comes after a dedicated food security unit was launched to monitor and mitigate potential crises in Scotland.
Reuters · May 18, 2023 Putin's energy blackmail of Europe has failed, commissioner says Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempt to blackmail Europe using energy resources has failed, but next year will still be challenging, the European Commissioner for Energy, Kadri Simson, said on Thursday.
The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2023 Party supplies firm founded by the Middletons sold after collapse Entrepreneur James Sinclair buys Party Pieces for an undisclosed amount after administrators brought in
PC Gamer · May 18, 2023 UK chancellor wags his finger at CMA after Activision acquisition block, urging it to 'understand its wider responsibilities' Jeremy Hunt's comments come after Microsoft lauded the EU as "more attractive place" to do business than the UK.
The Conversation · May 18, 2023 US laws to promote home-grown industries will hurt African economies The Biden administration has ratcheted up protectionism and industrial policy amid surging economic tensions with China. Legislation passed in 2022 unlocked hundreds of billions of dollars in subsidies to spur domestic production of renewable energy and electric vehicles, and to support other decarbonisation goals.
The Independent UK · May 18, 2023 Car industry woes ‘nothing to do with Brexit’, says business secretary ‘This isn’t to do with Brexit’, says Kemi Badenoch – despite plea by carmarkers to change Brexit deal