December 5, 2024It was once Europe’s biggest car factory. Today it’s an icon of Europe’s deindustrialization6 min read
December 2, 2024Struggling British utility Thames Water appoints chief restructuring officer 1 min read
December 2, 2024Volkswagen workers hold two-hour strikes in Germany to push back against proposed pay cuts, plant closures 2 min read
November 29, 2024Euro zone inflation edges up in November, but data likely won’t stop ECB from cutting rates2 min read
November 25, 2024Britain’s finance minister vows no repeat of budget tax hikes after employers’ warning2 min read
November 21, 2024French lawmakers push proposal making people work one day without pay each year2 min read
November 20, 2024Ford to cut 4,000 jobs in Europe and Britain, cites disruptive shift to EVs, economic headwinds 3 min read
November 20, 2024British inflation jumps to 2.3%, underscoring Bank of England’s stance for gradual rate cuts4 min read
November 20, 2024Volkswagen union offers €1.5-billion in cost savings if automaker rules out closing German plants3 min read
November 7, 2024Bank of England cuts interest rates, but sees higher inflation after Labour government’s budget 4 min read
November 4, 2024Thames Water creditor group calls on others to back £1.5-billion lifeline plan 2 min read
October 28, 2024British PM Keir Starmer warns upcoming budget will reflect ‘harsh’ economic reality 4 min read
October 25, 2024Britain’s Thames Water lines up £3-billion debt lifeline with some of its creditors3 min read
October 17, 2024European Central Bank lowers interest rates, eyes more cuts as economy sags3 min read
October 16, 2024British inflation falls to lowest level in more than three years, cementing expectations for another rate cut3 min read
October 15, 2024Swiss regulator orders UBS to strengthen emergency, recovery plans after Credit Suisse takeover3 min read
October 10, 2024Britain’s Labour government outlines details of closely watched workers’ rights plan3 min read
October 9, 2024Bathroom break at work? Swiss court upholds watchmaker’s rule to do it on your own time 2 min read
October 8, 2024British water firms must cut customer bills by US$206-million for environmental failings2 min read
