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BUSINESSOct 1Explained: How the EU’s new cabin baggage rules will work – and when they startEU travellers could soon get a larger cabin allowance at no extra cost – but UK passengers flying out of UK airports are unlikely to benefit from the new rules.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSOct 1They aren't uniformed, but these US companies are fighting for UkraineThis summer, Microsoft announced that “it will extend its provision of technology support to Ukraine through the end of 2027,” providing technology, cybersecurity support, and other assistance to "help Ukraine maintain essential digital services during the war.” Not only U.S. weapons, but a host of U.S. tech companies have gone to war in Ukraine. This includes PayPal, now one of the biggest multinational online payment systems in the world, which got into the act, cutting off access to all Russian accounts when Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022.Palantir initially offered its services to Responsible Statecraft
BUSINESSOct 1Big Tech out-lobbies European companies in BrusselsUS corporations including Google, Apple and Amazon use their influence to push back against EU digital bloc rulesFinancial Times
BUSINESSOct 1What are vulture funds and how do they operate in SpainLos decretos de vivienda quieren limitar su operativa, pero definir a quién afectan las restricciones es parte del problemaEl País
BUSINESSOct 1UK bank lending growth to fall to three - year lowBank lending growth in the UK is projected to decline to its lowest point in three years. This forecast indicates a significant shift in the country's economic landscape concerning financial credit.cityam.com · United Kingdom
BUSINESSOct 1Energy price cap rise of 4 % takes effect amid warnings of 16 % New Year increaseAn energy price cap increase of 4% has taken effect, accompanied by warnings of a potential 16% rise in the New Year. This development indicates increasing energy costs for consumers and potential further financial strain.bracknellnews.co.uk · United Kingdom
BUSINESSOct 1Ukraine can play a key role enabling US energy exports to EuropeAs Russia expands the bombardment of Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure, changes are taking place in the country's energy sector with implications for the United States and the future shape of European gas markets, writes Stephen Blank. The post Ukraine can play a key role enabling US energy exports to Europe appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
BUSINESSOct 1Energy price cap rise of 4 % takes effect amid warnings of 16 % New Year increaseAn energy price cap has increased by 4%, with additional warnings of a 16% rise in the new year. This indicates a significant increase in energy costs, impacting consumers and the economy.southwalesargus.co.uk · United Kingdom
BUSINESSOct 15 % of Ireland job postings mention data centresA notable 5% of all job postings in Ireland are currently mentioning data centers. This suggests a significant and growing sector within the Irish job market.rte.ie · Ireland
BUSINESSSep 30France woos Mexico as a stronger trade partner, citing US uncertaintiesTrade officials from the two nations were gathered for the presentation of the France-Mexico Economic Report 2026, issued to commemorate 200 years of Mexico-France trade relations. The post France woos Mexico as a stronger trade partner, citing US uncertainties appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
BUSINESSSep 30German inflation rises to 3 - year high in September - XinhuaGerman inflation reached its highest level in three years during September. This indicates a significant economic trend potentially affecting households and businesses.english.news.cn
BUSINESSSep 30Shmyhal meets with EBRD president: Energy companies need EUR 600M to stabilize balancing marketFirst Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Denys Shmyhal and EBRD President Odile Renaud‑Basso met in Kyiv to discuss priorities for continued cooperation.Ukrinform [en]
BUSINESSSep 30Tourists say their Maryland travel company left 70 women stranded in France and is dragging heels on refundsSome customers said they were left to arrange and pay for their own flights and accommodations after the France trip was cut shortThe Independent World
BUSINESSSep 30Spain's Minister of Transport establishes "collaboration ties" with the Port of MiamiSpain's Minister of Transport seeks to strengthen ties with PortMiami, key in trade with Latin America. Infrastructure improvements are discussed. He signed an agreement with the IDB to boost transport investments in Latin America, highlighting Spanish expertise in multimodal systems.Clarín
BUSINESSSep 30United Therapeutics jumps 13% on court rulingUnited Therapeutics experienced a 13% increase in its stock value following a recent court ruling. This indicates a positive legal outcome for the company.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 30Ukraine’s air-raid sirens can sound for 10 hours a day. Its economy minister says every hour costs $45 million.Air raid alerts warning of Russian attacks cost Ukraine about $45 million an hour, Ukrainian Economy and Environment Minister Oleksandr Kravchenko estimated in an interview with The Guardian. He said Ukraine sometimes spends up to 10 hours a day under alerts, which regularly force most businesses in the country to suspend operations while employees take shelter.Meduza [en]
BUSINESSSep 30France faces record €340bn borrowing test as government braces for 2027 budgetFrance has announced plans to borrow a record amount on the bond market next year, days before the government unveils its 2027 budget this Thursday. As the country's debt hits its highest level in 80 years and investors up their rates, ministers are under pressure to slash spending – yet surging inflation, strikes and approaching elections are setting the stage for a tussle in parliament over proposed cuts.RFI [en]
BUSINESSSep 30Walgreens owner Sycamore nears deal to sell British pharmacy chain Boots - WSJWalgreens owner Sycamore is reportedly close to a deal to sell the British pharmacy chain Boots. This signifies a major transaction in the retail pharmacy sector.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSSep 30Can cities cope with Europe's tourism boom? MEPs debate in a special edition of The RingIn this special live episode, we’re zooming in on how the tourism boom across Europe is affecting locals — and whether it’s possible to square the circle between the continent’s tourism growth and its worrying housing crisis.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 30Developer reacts to PM Burnham Your First Home schemeA developer has provided a reaction to Prime Minister Burnham's "Your First Home" scheme. This pertains to how a new housing policy is being perceived by the property development industry.brentwoodlive.co.uk · United Kingdom
BUSINESSSep 30TAP: final bids from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have been submittedAir France-KLM and Lufthansa submitted their final bids on Wednesday to buy a 44.9% stake in TAP, closing the bidding phase and leaving the decision to the government.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESSSep 30Radda Expands Katsina Agripreneurship Programme, Targets Over 1,000 Trainees In 2027 BudgetGovernor Dikko Radda revealed that the 2027 budget would provide funds to upgrade the agripreneurship training centre in Dutsin-Ma and increase enrolment from one to three trainees per ward across the state. The post Radda Expands Katsina Agripreneurship Programme, Targets Over 1,000 Trainees In 2027 Budget appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
BUSINESSSep 30British supermarkets use AI to stop rising number of shoplifting incidentsEen sterke stijging in winkeldiefstal maakt dat steeds meer Britse supermarkten en winkels beveiligingscamera's met AI-technologie en gezichtsherkenning installeren. "Als we dat niet doen, gaan we failliet", zegt Nathan Walmsley, de manager van supermarktketen Filco in Wales. "Zo extreem is het", vertelt hij. "Er wordt hier elke dag gestolen. Als we niet flink investeren in beveiliging, verliezen we simpelweg te veel geld aan diefstal om het hoofd boven water te houden." En hij is niet de enige. Door het hele land worden ondernemers geraakt door de toename van winkeldiefstal. Volgens de officiNOS Buitenland
BUSINESSSep 30Ireland economic outlook ahead of Budget 2027 and agentic AI going rogue – The Irish TimesIreland's economic outlook is being discussed in anticipation of Budget 2027, alongside concerns about agentic AI potentially becoming uncontrollable. This article covers both national economic policy and emerging technological risks.irishtimes.com · Ireland