A cyberattack targeting a service provider responsible for check-in and boarding systems has disrupted operations at several major European airports, including London’s Heathrow, Brussels, and Berlin. The attack has forced airports to rely on manual check-in and boarding procedures, leading to significant flight delays and cancellations. Brussels Airport confirmed that its
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s high-risk gamble of extending Donald Trump an unprecedented second state visit appears to have paid off, with the former U.S. president announcing £150 billion ($203 billion) of corporate investment in the UK’s technology, finance, and energy sectors. The move provided Starmer with a much-needed political boost after weeks of domestic
Hundreds of thousands of people across France took to the streets on Thursday in nationwide protests against looming austerity measures, demanding President Emmanuel Macron and his new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu scrap planned budget cuts. Teachers, train drivers, hospital staff, and pharmacists joined the strikes, while students blocked dozens of high schools,
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of murder and attempting to destabilise the West through sabotage, espionage, and border violations. Speaking during a heated parliamentary debate, Merz cited recent Russian incursions into Polish and Romanian airspace as part of a long-running campaign to test NATO’s limits. Merz warned
The UK government announced plans on Monday to jointly invest more than £1.1 billion ($1.5 billion) with industry partners in the maritime sector. Officials said the initiative will create new jobs and drive growth in coastal communities across the country, with a particular focus on engineering, green technology, and construction. The funding package includes £700 […]
France’s credit rating has been cut by Fitch to A+ from AA-, its lowest on record, casting a shadow over newly appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu as he begins budget negotiations. Fitch cited political instability and rising debt for the downgrade, which comes just days after President Emmanuel Macron named Lecornu as his fifth prime […]
Spain’s lower house of parliament has rejected a bill to reduce the standard work week from 40 hours to 37.5, handing another setback to the Socialist-led minority government of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The proposal, championed by Labour Minister Yolanda Díaz and major trade unions, was blocked late Wednesday when opposition lawmakers joined forces with […]
Swiss lawmakers are seeking to dilute government proposals aimed at preventing financial crime, arguing that stricter rules could erode the country’s competitiveness in global cross-border wealth management. Switzerland, long the world’s largest wealth hub, faces mounting competition from rival centres such as Singapore and the UAE, while a Boston Consulting Group forecast
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has proposed allowing card providers in Britain to set their own contactless payment limits, potentially raising the current £100 ($135.35) cap. The regulator said the move aims to make payments more convenient for consumers while supporting digital solutions and economic growth. The consultation, open until October 15, is part of […]
Homeland ministers from the Five Eyes alliance – the U.S., Britain, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand – are set to announce new measures this week to strengthen border security and dismantle criminal smuggling networks. The meeting will be held in London on Monday and Tuesday, with Britain’s newly appointed Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood confirming that […]









