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Germany’s investment push is colliding with rising domestic political risk. Berlin is courting global capital as high energy costs, industrial weakness, demographic strain, and the AfD’s rise complicate the competitiveness case.
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UK subsidy commitments more than doubled during the latest year. Long-term support reached £114bn in the year to March 2026, with major energy projects driving the increase and adding scrutiny to Britain’s post-Brexit subsidy-control framework.
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Regional cities are taking a larger share of workforce travel. Roomex says non-London bookings grew 12.5%, with Manchester, Bristol and Birmingham collectively closing much of the gap with the capital.
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Britain has widened sanctions targeting Russian finance, shipping, and minerals. The new designations increase compliance requirements across banking, commodities, logistics, insurance, and international supply chains.
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German industrial orders rose sharply while underlying demand remained fragile. Large contracts lifted June’s headline figure, but eurozone demand fell heavily and orders excluding major deals declined.
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Supply chain concerns are rising across larger British businesses again. ONS data shows growing exposure to international conflict, shipping disruption, transport costs, and energy prices.
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Tesla’s European approval has reopened difficult questions over regulatory transparency. Dutch authorities say extensive testing supports FSD Supervised, while commercially sensitive safety evidence remains shielded as the system moves towards possible EU-wide consideration.
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New Martyn’s Law guidance clarifies notification deadlines for qualifying operators. Premises will generally have three months after commencement, while most qualifying events must notify the regulator within 14 days of publication.
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UK authorities are investigating alleged dumping of imported industrial plastics. The case covers S-PVC from China, Mexico, and South Korea, with potential consequences for chemicals, construction products, cables, flooring, and packaging.
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Britain has opened its first new post-Brexit import safeguard investigation. The TRA will examine whether increased PET imports are seriously injuring domestic production, with downstream companies invited to submit evidence.