Author: Mark Smith

It’s an environmentally sustainable alternative to budget flights, but European Sleeper’s latest route has teething problems to overcomeRead More

STRASBOURG — Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address the European Parliament today, a day after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said she wants Canada to become the first “associate member” of the European Union. Carney is in Fra…Read More

The head of the European Union has proposed offering Canada the status of the EU’s first associate member.Read More

STRASBOURG, France — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed making Canada the European Union’s first associate member, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats drive Ottawa closer to Europe.Read More

Nissan says the UK may need to impose tariffs on Chinese vehicles to gain equal treatment under the EU’s proposed local-content rules.Read More

The UK antitrust probe of AkzoNobel’s $25 billion combination with rival paint company Axalta has started, the country’s regulator said. The Competition and Markets Authority said it would decide by Nov. 11 whether the deal may need to be referred for a deeper phase II investigation.Read More

EnergyPathways is exploring a second methane pyrolysis technology for its 20,000 tonne-per-year turquoise hydrogen platform planned for the East Irish Sea.Read More

UK clothing retailer Next raised its annual pre-tax profit forecast by £12 million to £1.255 billion after first-half profit rose 10.5%.Read More

The .25% increase comes despite fierce opposition from the US president, who has called for rates to be cut.Read More

Florian Kohfeldt will return to Volkswagen Arena on the opening day of matchday 6 in 2. Bundesliga. The 43-year-old had an unsuccessful stint in Wolfsburg after his coaching breakthrough with Werder B…Read More