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The European Winter 2026 edition – out now
The European Winter 2026 edition delivers 120 pages of interviews, analysis, and cultural insight for policymakers, investors, and leaders.
Parliament invites cyber experts to give evidence on new UK cyber security bill
UK cyber security experts are invited to submit evidence as MPs scrutinise new legislation expanding cyber regulation and resilience requirements.
EU sustainability rules drive digital compliance push in Uzbekistan ahead of export change
Uzbekistan builds digital systems to ensure EU export compliance, helping manufacturers meet sustainability and traceability standards.
AI boom triggers new wave of data-centre investment across Europe
KKR and Oak Hill commit nearly $2bn to expand GTR’s AI-ready European data centres amid cloud infrastructure demand.
Lammy travels to Washington as UK joins America’s 250th anniversary programme
David Lammy visits Washington for America’s 250th anniversary, highlighting UK–US cooperation on Ukraine, trade, and future tech collaboration.
China’s BYD overtakes Tesla as world’s largest electric car seller
China’s BYD passes Tesla in annual EV sales for the first time, reshaping global electric car competition.
FTSE 100 posts strongest annual gain since 2009 as London market faces IPO test
The FTSE 100 surged more than 21% in 2025, yet London faces stiff competition for future high-growth listings.
Five of the biggest New Year’s Eve fireworks happening tonight — and where to watch them
From Dubai to New York, these five New Year’s Eve fireworks displays promise the world’s biggest celebrations tonight.
UK education group signs agreement to operate UN training centre network hub
GEDU Global Education partners with the UN to operate a UK CIFAL training centre, supporting global SDG education.
Cornwall project to open new UK test airspace for drones and autonomous aircraft
Cornwall Airport Newquay and Spaceport Cornwall create segregated airspace to test drones and autonomous aircraft safely.
Birding tourism market set for rapid growth through 2032, report finds
Global birding tourism is set to grow rapidly, with Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific driving demand for specialist travel.
Luxury travel market set to more than double by 2035 as older, wealthier travellers drive demand
The luxury travel market will surpass $2.1tn by 2035, driven by older, affluent travellers and high-end European tourism.
UK and South Korea finalise upgraded free trade agreement
The UK and South Korea finalise an upgraded trade deal expected to boost services exports and digital cooperation.
Trump lawsuit against BBC raises questions over legal pressure on European public broadcasters
Donald Trump’s BBC defamation lawsuit raises wider concerns about legal exposure, editorial standards and press freedom across Europe.
UK government sets up Women in Tech taskforce amid gender imbalance concerns
The UK government launches a Women in Tech taskforce to address gender imbalance and stem billions in annual economic losses.
Mycelium breakthrough shows there’s mush-room to grow in greener manufacturing
S.Lab’s mycelium packaging breakthrough in Europe secures home-compost certification, paving the way for scalable sustainable materials.
Marriott strengthens South African portfolio with new Autograph Collection hotel in Cape Town
Marriott launches Morea House in Camps Bay, expanding its Autograph Collection portfolio and boosting Cape Town’s tourism market.
Oxford to host new annual youth climate summit on UN World Environment Day
Oxford will host a new youth climate summit bringing young leaders together to develop global, human-rights-focused climate solutions.
Countdown to Davos 2026 as Switzerland gears up for the most heated talks in years
Davos 2026 global dialogue gathers world leaders to address economic instability, geopolitical strain and rapid technological disruption in Switzerland.
Paribu buys CoinMENA in USD 240m deal as regional crypto markets consolidate
Paribu acquires CoinMENA for $240M, expanding its regulated crypto operations across Türkiye and the MENA region.
AI innovation linked to a shrinking share of income for European workers
AI adoption in Europe shifts income from labour to capital, slowing wage growth and raising economic inequality concerns.
