UK government plans to slash transport emissions by decarbonizing aviation, trucks and rail
Focus on decarbonization of trucks would complement plans to electrify cars and vans.
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Gender parity on UK company boards is not likely until 2036, research says
The predicted year for gender parity on executive boards at these publicly-listed U.K. firms has gone up by four years to 2036, according to the research.
UK police seize record $250 million haul of cryptocurrency in London
British detectives have seized a record-breaking haul of cryptocurrency worth almost £180 million ($249 million) in London.
EU delays its digital tax plan as Janet Yellen visits Brussels
The EU is delaying plans for a common digital tax in the bloc as Yellen tries to rally all European nations behind a wider global corporate tax agreement.
A start-up that helps employers hire people across the world is now valued at $1 billion
Remote, a start-up that helps firms to employ people in different countries, has been valued by investors at $1 billion, the company said on Tuesday.
Estonia's president on why the country is not backing a global minimum corporate tax
Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid said the country wants to know more details about how the global minimum tax will work before it backs the proposal.
OPEC+ deadlock is bad news for oil producers and consumers, IEA warns
The International Energy Agency on Tuesday warned oil markets are likely to remain volatile following a breakdown in talks between OPEC and non-OPEC allies.
France has one of the lowest retirement ages in the world. And that’s a big headache for Macron
With less than a year to go before French voters head to the polls, Macron is considering reviving a pension reform, though this sparked long strikes in the past.
UK wealth gap widens as richest households gain over $70,000 during Covid pandemic, report says
The pandemic has further widened the U.K.'s wealth gap, with the richest 10% of households seeing an average gain of £51,238 ($70,977) during the crisis.
The world's largest carbon market is set for a historic revamp. Europe's shipowners are concerned
The European Union is due to propose an unprecedented overhaul to its carbon market this week, seeking to put a price on shipping emissions for the first time.
Too soon to scale back 'emergency' pandemic bond buying, ECB's Visco says
Inflation remains a concern, but the central bank chief said he believes the rising costs will be transient.
A deal on global tax reform will be finalized ‘very soon,’ German finance minister says
Taxation is under the spotlight this weekend as finance ministers of the 20 most advanced economies in the world are gathered in Venice, Italy.
Transport giants plan to invest $593 million in European charging network for long-haul trucks
The tech is set to be installed near locations such as highways.
Nissan announces plans to build EV battery 'gigafactory' in UK
Nissan on Thursday announced plans to build a £1 billion ($1.38 billion) gigafactory in Sunderland, U.K, in a major boost to the country's electric vehicle plans.
Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder set to be postponed until October due to a Covid-19 outbreak
US reports say that Tyson Fury and "at least 10" members of his team have tested positive for Covid-19.
Russia upsets France with new Champagne law: Here’s what you need to know
The French Champagne industry asked its members to halt shipments to Russia, after a new law that forces them to write "sparkling wine" on their bottles.
Six vaccinated countries have high Covid infection rates. Five of them rely on Chinese vaccines
Vaccines made in China face rising doubts about their efficacy, compounded by a lack of data on their protection against the more transmissible delta variant.
European Central Bank sets its inflation target at 2% in new policy review
The ECB has now a new inflation goal and is taking climate change into account in its massive bond buying programs.
Global Covid death toll exceeds 4 million, Hopkins data show
The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus outbreak a global pandemic more than a year ago.
England 2-1 Denmark: Harry Kane strikes extra-time winner as Three Lions set up Euro 2020 final with Italy
Gareth Southgate's team eclipsed the manager's icons of 25 years ago with a hard-fought 2-1 win over brave Denmark.
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