The UK economy grew stronger than expected in November, rebounding from the previous month’s contraction as the services sector led a modest pickup in activity, easing concerns over a weak end to the year.Gross domestic product expanded by 0.3% in November, the Office for National Statistics said on Thursday, surpassing…

Illegal sports streaming in the UK is accelerating, and new data suggests it is being propped up by advertising from unlicensed gambling operators. Fans looking to avoid rising subscription fees on legitimate platforms are increasingly turning to unauthorised sites that offer free or low-cost access to live events. But the…

Rheinmetall share price has rebounded this year. It has jumped by 20% in 2026, making it the best-performing company in the DAX Index. It was trading at €1,896, up by nearly 35% from its lowest in December last year. This article explores why the stock has rebounded and why technicals suggest…

Switzerland’s competition watchdog has launched a preliminary investigation into Microsoft’s licensing fees following complaints from businesses and public-sector bodies about recent price increases, raising the prospect of a formal antitrust probe if concerns are confirmed.The Swiss Competition Commission, known as Comco, said on Thursday that it is examining whether the…

LESG share price has remained under pressure in 2025 as its exchange business slowed amid the London IPO drought. It retreated to a low of 8,102p, down by 32% from the yearly high of 12,015. It has now formed a highly bullish pattern, pointing to more gains this year.LSEG launches…

Amazon has launched its new “sovereign cloud” service in Europe, aiming to stay competitive in a market where regulators are putting greater pressure on Big Tech. The offering is designed for organisations that want cloud services where data is stored and managed within a specific jurisdiction, without being moved elsewhere.The…

Ericsson AB is preparing to cut about 1,600 jobs as it pushes ahead with efforts to reduce operational costs. The Swedish network equipment supplier said on Thursday that the cuts will affect its workforce in Sweden and that it has entered negotiations with unions.The decision adds to a wider cost-cutting…

India’s latest trade numbers show a mixed picture, with exports staying in positive territory while imports climbed at a much faster pace. The data points to steady demand for some Indian goods overseas, even as key exporters continue to face obstacles in the US market. December also underlined how quickly…

Every few years, Meta Platforms (NASDAQ: META) forces investors to re-decide what kind of company it really is. Is it a mature advertising cash machine, or a capital-intensive technology builder chasing the next platform?After the metaverse detour and the brutal reset of 2022–2023, investors are once again wondering where the…