News And Announcements
TUI accelerates expansion of cruise fleet in Germany and UK
Tour operator TUI Group has announced plans to increase the size of its cruise liner fleet to 18 vessels by 2023.
US retailers urge Trump to reconsider tariffs on China
US retailers and clothing manufacturers including Wal-Mart and Nike are raising concerns with President Donald Trump over his pledge to levy tariffs on Chinese imported goods since it will raise consumer prices and hit sales.
Officials seek warrant to investigate Cambridge Analytica HQ after compromising footage released
The UK’s Information Commissioner is seeking a court warrant to search Cambridge Analytica's London headquarters after a hidden camera video broadcast by Channel 4 showed the firm’s chief boasting about the use of honey traps and bribery to damage politicians.
Amazon looking into buying Toys R Us stores following collapse
Amazon is considering buying store sites from Toys R Us after the company announced its decision to wind down operations last week.
UK inflation cools off more than expected ahead of BoE meeting
UK inflation cooled off more than expected last month, but economists were divided over whether it would reduce the pressure on the Bank of England to raise interest rates ahead of the policy meeting this week.
German investor sentiment slumps on US trade war fears - ZEW
German investor sentiment deteriorated more than expected in March amid worries about a possible US-led trade war, according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.
Ofcom 5G mobile spectrum auction begins
The next generation of mobile services moved a step close on Tuesday, as Ofcom’s auction to release more airwaves for mobile broadband and future 5G services began.