Markets
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Apple appeals a €500 million EU fine over App Store rules. The company argues the penalty exceeds legal requirements, claiming imposed business terms harm both developers and consumers. The case tests the EU’s Digital Markets Act against Silicon Valley’s operational norms.
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CapitaLand Investment launches framework to measure green investment value. The Singapore-based firm’s Return on Sustainability framework quantifies financial benefits of eco-friendly spending, integrating environmental and commercial outcomes for informed decision-making and capital allocation….
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One-third of global chip production is at drought risk. A new PwC report warns that climate-driven copper disruption could impact 32% of semiconductor capacity by 2035, with supply chains for electronics, cars, and clean energy facing compounding exposure as water-stressed mines falter.
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UK businesses face weakest hiring sentiment in 13 years. Rising taxes, policy uncertainty, and cost pressures are dampening employer confidence, with the latest BDO survey indicating a cautious approach to recruitment despite modest growth in consumer services.
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The Aldbrough Hydrogen Pathfinder secures UK planning consent milestone. ERM has facilitated planning consent for the UK’s inaugural hydrogen-to-power project, advancing the country’s clean energy goals and establishing a foundation for a comprehensive low-carbon hydrogen network.
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EU Commission simplifies Taxonomy rules to ease company burdens. The new measures reduce reporting requirements and exempt non-material activities, effective from 2026, to streamline sustainability reporting within the EU’s sustainable finance framework….
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Business travel in Britain is more diverse than ever. New research shows skilled tradespeople, not just executives, are the main work travellers. The Business Travel Association calls for urgent rail investment as most still drive due to poor connectivity and reliability.
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A new study finds biosolutions could create 604,000 European jobs. The Amsterdam Data Collective report, commissioned by Novonesis, outlines how bio-based technologies could unlock €133 billion in value for the EU and UK by 2035, but warns that policy reform is critical for global competitiveness.
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Trump threatens tariffs on countries supporting BRICS policies. The warning was issued as BRICS leaders convened in Rio to discuss reforming global financial institutions and reducing reliance on the US dollar.
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German industry delivered a positive surprise in May 2025. Output rose 1.2%, outpacing forecasts and marking the sector’s strongest monthly gain since January. Gains in autos, energy, and pharmaceuticals offset continued weakness in construction and new orders.