The EU is planning a “radical shake-up” of corporate merger guidelines, as it seeks to build global champions capable of competing with US and Chinese firms, the Financial Times reported. The new draft guidelines — which would relax rules by asking regulators to weigh “innovation” in addition to consumer welfare ...
Europe down to six weeks of jet fuel, IEA chief saysEurope down to six weeks of jet fuel, IEA chief says
Europe has “maybe six weeks” of jet fuel left, the head of the International Energy Agency said, warning of possible mass flight cancellations as the Iran war hits global energy supplies. The continent is by far the biggest buyer of jet fuel that is shipped through the Strait of Hormuz, ...
Top Foreign Office official to leave post after Mandelson vetting rowTop Foreign Office official to leave post after Mandelson vetting row
It comes after it emerged the peer failed security vetting but the Foreign Office still allowed him to take up the post. ...
UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times – but at what cost?UK seeks closer EU ties in volatile times – but at what cost?
The UK is adopting a “ruthlessly pragmatic” approach to becoming closer to its European neighbours, the UK’s EU minister tells the BBC. ...
Andrew invited to relinquish Freedom of CityAndrew invited to relinquish Freedom of City
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received the historic honour in 2012 “by virtue of patrimony”. ...
Churchwarden jailed for murdering pensioner has conviction quashedChurchwarden jailed for murdering pensioner has conviction quashed
Benjamin Field has been in prison for the murder of Peter Farquhar, 69. ...
Beckhams have ‘always tried to be best parents’, Victoria says after Brooklyn rowBeckhams have ‘always tried to be best parents’, Victoria says after Brooklyn row
Victoria says she and David have always tried to “protect” their children, following a rift with their son. ...
Israel and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump saysIsrael and Lebanon agree 10-day ceasefire, Trump says
The US president invites the two countries’ leaders to Washington as Israel’s prime minister insists troops will not leave southern Lebanon. ...
EPA chief says Congress needs to act on ‘forever chemicals’EPA chief says Congress needs to act on ‘forever chemicals’
The News EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on Thursday urged supporters of MAHA — Make America Healthy Again — to work with Congress on issues such as PFAS, the so-called forever chemicals found in drinking water. At Semafor World Economy in Washington, DC, Zeldin said current regulatory authority on PFAS, or ...
US loses ‘regenerative capacity’ without foreign talent, biotech CEO saysUS loses ‘regenerative capacity’ without foreign talent, biotech CEO says
Restricting the ability to bring in the best foreign talent will hinder companies’ growth and in turn the US economy, the head of US biotech company, Flagship Pioneering, said at Semafor World Economy in Washington, DC. People who immigrated to the US did so because it is the best place ...