UK hints one million US jobs would be put at risk in trade war, in veiled warning to Trump But Labour insists it will resist Brexit concessions with EU despite Trump tariff threat The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024
Carrefour Attempts Damage Control Against Brazil 'Boycott' French supermarket group Carrefour attempted Tuesday to end a supplier "boycott" of its stores in Brazil by apologizing for refusing to sell Mercosur-origin meat in its outlets in France. International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024
Starmer urged by his own MPs to accelerate European defence cooperation amid Ukraine escalation Exclusive: Pressure on the prime minister comes as Russia fires deadly new ballistic missile at Ukraine and Nato sceptic president-elect Trump due to take over White House The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024
OPINION - Early election petition gives a frisson of 'doing something' but is purely performative There are a great many reasons why I would not make it as a lowly parliamentary under-secretary of state, let alone prime minister. But not being able to answer the question of why I won't hold a general election less than four months after a securing a landslide majority without… Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024
Senior UK bankers will get bonuses years earlier under plan to relax rules PRA and FCA propose changes to bonus deferrals in bid to drive growth and improve UK competitiveness The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024
Rivian Gets $6.6 Billion Loan To Supercharge Its New Georgia Plant It's not easy to build cars, and more importantly, it takes a ton of cash to do it. Thankfully, the U.S. government seems to be willing to shell out cash to startups that it sees potential in. The latest to receive billions of dollars of government loans is Rivian, and… InsideEVs · Nov 26, 2024
The real reason Spain’s economy is bucking the trend of European decline The 2022 Startup Law has provided a more favorable legal and financial framework for creating and scaling emerging companies in Spain. Fortune · Nov 26, 2024
Brazil's Antitrust Regulator Wants Apple To Remove Restrictions On In-App Payments The antitrust regulator of Brazil wanted Apple to life in-app restrictions on payments. International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024
Trump’s talk of tariffs raises fears of hit to economies worldwide Tariffs on Mexican, Canadian and Chinese goods threaten not just those nations but global economic growth The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024
EU-Mercosur Trade Deal Faces Opposition From European Farmers Learn about the ongoing negotiations between the EU and Mercosur for a major trade agreement, facing opposition and support from various stakeholders. Top News · Nov 26, 2024
OPINION - The Standard View: There is no number of signatures on a petition that can force an early general election There is a rich history to petitioning parliament. The rights of petitioners and the power of the House to deal with petitions dates back to the 17th century. Initially, the Commons placed few restrictions on debates relating to public petitions, which were used as a method to bring in subjects… Evening Standard · Nov 26, 2024
No Regrets: Merkel Looks Back At Refugee Crisis, Russia Ties Germany's former chancellor Angela Merkel gives a spirited defence of her 16 years at the helm of Europe's top economy in her memoir "Freedom", released in 30 languages on Tuesday. International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024
What is the EU-Mercosur trade agreement and why does it matter? The EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur are working to finalize a trade deal that has been in negotiation for over 20 years The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024
Middle East latest: EU urges Israel to accept ceasefire deal with Hezbollah The European Union’s top diplomat says there are “no excuses” for Israel to refuse to implement a ceasefire with the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, saying all its security concerns had been addressed in the U.S.-French-brokered deal The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024
The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2024 Levi’s and Jack Daniel’s ‘on tariff hit list’ if Trump targets Britain PM urged to ‘Trump-proof’ Britain if president-elect imposes levies on UK imports to the US
International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024 Bluesky Faces EU Scrutiny Over Disclosure Failures The European Commission, the EU's executive body, had contacted the 27 national governments to check "if they can find any trace of Bluesky," including locating an EU-based office.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2024 How the far right is weaponising AI-generated content in Europe Experts say fake images raising fears around issues such as immigration have proliferated since EU elections
The Guardian - AU · Nov 26, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Europe to take charge of military aid as Trump era looms Polish defence minister says European countries need to increase spending on their own security; drone attack on Kyiv after Kharkiv and Odesa hit. What we know on day 1,007
Barchart · Nov 25, 2024 Under Trump, European Defense Stocks Will Soar. Here's How to Invest. During his campaign, President-elect Trump said he would pull back on U.S. security relationships with Europe. European countries may need to double defense spending, according to a Bloomberg Intelligence report. That is music to the ears of the European defense companies, especially as Europe is going with a 'Europe First'…
The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2024 Carrefour's cold shoulder for South American beef sparks a backlash from Brazil Supermarket giant Carrefour’s support for French farmers’ protests against a trade agreement between the European Union and the South American bloc Mercosur has sparked a strong reaction in Brazil
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 The Guardian view on Romania’s presidential election: a stable Ukrainian ally wobbles Editorial: The shock first-round victory of a far-right nationalist candidate has far-reaching and alarming implications
The Guardian - UK · Nov 25, 2024 Ireland prices corporation tax loss from Trump policies at €10bn Figure costed for three multinationals repatriating to US after nomination for commerce secretary hits out at Ireland’s tax regime
The Conversation · Nov 25, 2024 Why the EU’s stance on Israel is starting to change The EU has stood in solidarity with Israel since the start of the war with Hamas, and has been consistent in saying the country has the right to defend itself. But the EU has always said that this has to be done in line with international law, which Israel has…
International Business Times · Nov 25, 2024 EU Grocery Shoppers 'Fooled' By 'Maze' Of Food Labels: Audit European grocery shoppers are at risk of "being fooled" by a proliferation of confusing and sometimes misleading food labels, EU auditors said Monday, calling on the bloc to improve current rules.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 25, 2024 'Clear as mud': Scottish firm calls for government action on new EU rules A SCOTTISH business has expressed fears over a new EU regulation set to come into force next month, calling for more guidance and clarity to be…