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?
Why England freezing against Iceland was good for their Euro 2024 hopes June 9, 2024 As a nation, we are prone to overestimating the national team’s chances before a major tournament.
Services trade sees UK become world’s fourth largest exporter April 9, 2024 The UK has become the world’s fourth largest exporter thanks to a boost in services, fresh trade figures have shown.
Gatwick Airport set to pay first shareholder dividend in five years as growth returns March 22, 2024 Gatwick Airport says it expects to pay out its first shareholder dividends in five years, with passenger numbers set to be back at pre-pandemic levels next year.
Brake Bros makes first profit since 2018 after revenue jumps by £1bn March 7, 2024 Food and distribution company Brake Bros returned to profit for the first time since 2018 after its revenue increased by £1bn during its latest financial year.