Italian firms Leonardo and Marcegaglia to invest £485m in Britain, Starmer reveals September 16, 2024 Two Italian companies Leonardo and Marcegaglia are set to invest £485m into the UK, Sir Keir Starmer has announced. The news came during a joint press conference in Rome with the Prime Minister of Italy, Georgia Meloni, as part of Sir Keir’s trip to strengthen ties on migration, trade and defence. Aerospace firm Leonardo will [...]
Sicily yacht sinking: Five bodies found inside Bayesian wreck August 21, 2024 Five bodies have been found on day three of a search for six missing people following the sinking of a superyacht on Monday off the coast of Sicily.
Liquid gold? Olive oil fraud cases hit record high in EU July 29, 2024 The number of cases of fraudulent olive oil referred to the EU hit a record high this year after inflationary pressures fuelled black market activity. The price of olive oil has more than doubled in the last five years on climate-related supply pressures and environmental shocks. There were 50 reports to the European Union of [...]
Non-doms head to Italy in search of sun, scenery, and lax taxes July 24, 2024 Changes to the tax status of non-domiciled residents of the UK – non-doms – has been the subject of much scrutiny recently. Both sides of the political divide have been pro tightening the rules, while analysts warned it will drive investment out of the UK. However, there has been a clear surge in non-doms looking [...]
Global Ports Holding: Record number of cruise passengers heading to Norway June 14, 2024 One of the world's largest cruise port operator, Global Ports Holding, has seen a record number of cruise ship passengers pass through its hubs, with visitors to Malta and Italy outstripping their pre-pandemic levels
Swisscom last remaining suitor for Vodafone’s Italian business after Illiad snub February 15, 2024 Telecoms company Swisscom is reportedly the last company standing for a potential tie up with Vodafone's Italian business.