Explainer: What just happened in the French elections? July 9, 2024 Macron's call for certainty has resulted in a confusing and concerning hung parliament in France, writes Lucy Kenningham
French election: Markets stabilise after shock results lead to stalemate July 8, 2024 In 1962 president Charles De Gaulle expressed his frustration at the difficulties facing anyone governing France. "How can anyone govern a country with 246 varieties of cheese," he lamented.
Michelin nearly doubles UK profit as tyre price rises accelerate sales July 3, 2024 The UK arm of tyre giant Michelin has almost doubled its pre-tax profit as it fought off the rising cost of production by upping its prices.
England flags, Tory pillows and farmland: A day on Starmer’s campaign bus July 2, 2024 Jessica Frank-Keyes hops on the battle bus to join Labour’s campaign to tear down the Blue Wall
Why markets are concerned by the French election June 29, 2024 France's fiscal position is not good. Its national debt stands at around 112 per cent of GDP, a bigger debt burden than Germany and the UK.
A Parisian protest to poo in the Seine isn’t just a joke – it’s political June 26, 2024 People are willing to defecate in the river Seine. It speaks to the political malaise that is polluting France, writes Lucy Kenningham
Tortilla Mexican Grill serves up European expansion with Fresh Burritos deal June 25, 2024 Tortilla Mexican Grill has acquired Fresh Burritos, the second largest fast-casual Mexican restaurant group in Europe, for €3.95m (£3.3m).
London overtakes Paris as Europe’s biggest stock market after Macron’s election gamble June 17, 2024 Emmanuel Macron’s election gamble has caused France to lose its crown as Europe's biggest stock market, with London retaking the title after spending most of the last two years in second place.
Bank of England to take centre stage for markets amid continuing fallout from Macron’s gamble June 16, 2024 In the last week alone BNP Paribas and Credit Agricole have lost around eight per cent while Societie Generale has lost nearly 11 per cent.
The politics of surprise: Macron’s election gamble June 11, 2024 Why has Emmanuel Macron called a snap election, three years early, when his party is being thrashed in the polls?