Israel: Woman ‘critical’ and at least 11 injured in stabbing and car-ramming attacks near Tel Aviv January 15, 2024 A 70-year-old woman has been left in a “critical condition” following attacks in an Israeli city near Tel Aviv.
Taiwan: UK chip industry ‘very exposed’ amid semiconductor giant’s political turmoil January 15, 2024 Taiwan produces over 90 per cent of the world's most advanced microchips, which are used to power critical digital infrastructures.
Getty boss warns Sunak against ‘risky’ trade-off between AI and UK creative industries January 15, 2024 Sunak must decide whether to bet big on AI at the expense of the UK's creative industries, the chief of Getty Images has said.
Rail strikes: Fresh action to cause misery for millions into February January 15, 2024 Train drivers have announced fresh strikes and an overtime ban at the end of the month, in a blow to recent progress in the national dispute.
Vivienne Westwood tells its staff to work three days at home to meet net zero goals January 15, 2024 Staff at fashion house Vivienne Westwood have been ordered to only come into the office two days a week, amid a push to hit net zero targets
German economy shrinks in 2023 – and little sign of a turnaround January 15, 2024 Ruth Brand, president of Destatis, said that economic development in Germany "faltered...in an environment that continues to be marked by multiple crisis".
UK banks could face major losses over FCA motor finance review January 15, 2024 UK banks could be on the hook for billions in compensation, according to analysts, after the City watchdog announced a review into unfair costs on discretionary car finance commissions.
EMEA M&A Outlook: Optimism and Opportunity January 15, 2024 M&A in the EMEA region seemed to have bottomed out in Q1 2023 and H2 slowed after a bustling Q2. But the outlook remains relatively optimistic and opportunities appear to be out there for dealmakers this year. Factors affecting M&A The past year saw multiple interest rate hikes, and the European Central Bank’s (ECB) efforts [...]
Lower Thames Crossing planning application becomes UK’s longest ever – at more than 350,000 pages, and costing almost £300m January 15, 2024 The planning application for a £10bn road project to relieve traffic on the M25 at Dartford has become Britain's biggest ever.
Sizewell C: £20bn nuclear plant to begin construction after latest green light January 15, 2024 Andrew Bowie, the nuclear minister will visit the site today, as he called the triggering of the DOC a “major milestone”.
