France to unveil new economic, military strategy in Africa
French President Emmanuel Macron will unveil France’s economic and military strategy in Africa in the coming years.
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Fast food chain Wendy’s plans rollout in Australia but potential naming clash looms
US burger giant hints at hundreds of stores in country, which is home to ice-cream chain named Wendy’s Milk BarGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast“There can’t be two Wendy’s,” Dean Tully says.The owner of the Whyal…
Strikes hit 2 German airports public workers pay dispute
Nearly all flights at Germany’s Cologne-Bonn airport and the majority at nearby Duesseldorf have been canceled or diverted as a result of strikes that also affected local transport, day-care facilities and local administration in Germany’s most populou…
Nissan accelerates shift to electric vehicles
The firm said practically all of its offerings in Europe will be electric or series-hybrids by fiscal 2026
What layoffs? Many employers are eager to hang on to workers
During the height of the pandemic, hungry and housebound customers clamored for Home Run Inn Pizza’s frozen thin-crust pies. The company did everything to oblige.
You can use your tax refund to buy I bonds, but should you?
Government I bonds have enjoyed renewed popularity over the past two years as inflation has surged. Here’s what you need to know about about tax-time I bonds.
UK government is hiding £28bn of ‘stealth cuts’ to public services, says report
Thinktank warns austerity drive at next month’s budget will further damage economyRishi Sunak’s government is hiding £28bn of “stealth cuts” to public services over the next five years, according to a report warning that a renewed austerity drive at ne…
Value of UK housing stock hit record £8.7tn in 2022
Annual rise of £425bn smaller than in previous two years, says Savills as it predicts fall in house prices in 2023The total value of all homes across the UK has reached a record high of £8.7tn but rising mortgage costs are likely to lead to a dip in 20…
England’s new housing supply likely to fall to lowest level in decades, study says
Home Builders Federation warns planning policy changes will result in government meeting less than half its annual targetHousebuilding in England is due to fall to its lowest level since the second world war, according to an analysis by the Home Builde…
BP boss could be in line for special bonus of up to £11.4m
Firm set for clash with investors over possible payout to Bernard Looney from three-year share award planBP is set for a clash with investors after it emerged the oil and gas group’s chief executive could be in line for a special bonus of up to £11.4m….