economy – Page 3

French farmers stage a road blockade with tractors along a major highway, protesting government measures on cattle culling.

Cow‑Disease Cull Sparks French Farmers’ Road Blockades

The French government has ordered the emergency slaughter of roughly 3,000 cattle after a contagious form of nodular dermatitis – Lumpy‑Skin Disease – was confirmed in the southwest, and farmers…

Ana Beltrán December 15, 2025

Workers in a Shein factory assemble garments under the glow of fluorescent lights, highlighting the labor behind Europe's low-cost fashion.

Politics

Inside Shein’s Chinese Sweatshops – How Low‑Cost Fashion Exploits European Consumers

Shein’s ultra‑cheap dresses are stitched on 14‑hour shifts, with no weekends and salaries of barely €500 a month – a reality that European shoppers rarely see behind the glossy Instagram…

Mathieu Roussel December 13, 2025

Traders work in a busy trading floor, reflecting the dynamic economic environment amid looming global uncertainties.

Business

Dutch Economy Outlook: ‘How Many More Slaps?’ Says Top Adviser – Signals for EU Growth

The Netherlands is teetering on the brink of a three‑fold crisis that could reverberate through the whole of Europe, warned Peter Wennmann, the country’s chief economic adviser, in a stark briefing…

Louise Carter December 13, 2025

Dutch farmers protest with a convoy of tractors, displaying signs that signal resistance to imports, raising concerns over food supply chains for the UK.

Politics

Dutch Farmers’ Intimidation Tactics Threaten UK Food Supplies

Dutch hard‑line farmers have turned bailiffs into protest tools, storming regional politician offices in North‑Brabant and warning of “economic retaliation” if the nitrogen‑reduction agenda is not softened Dutch hard‑line farmers sent…

Louise Carter December 12, 2025

Travel

Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ Visa: Will It Stop British Holiday‑makers?

The United States has quietly turned its tourist‑visa system into a digital‑background check, demanding that anyone – even a British backpacker – hand over a five‑year public‑social‑media audit before stepping foot…

Tom O’Rourke December 12, 2025

The U.S. housing market, represented by this miniature home with the American flag, is a key indicator of global economic trends affecting mortgage rates worldwide.

Business

Fed Rate Cut Shakes Up UK Mortgage Market – What Homebuyers Need to Know

The U.S. Federal Reserve slashed its policy rate by a quarter‑point on 10 December, taking the target range down to 3.5 %‑3.75 %, the lowest level in three years Le Monde – lowest in three…

Louise Carter December 12, 2025

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu exits a government building, symbolizing the implementation of his fiscal plan with potential ripple effects for UK-France economic ties.

Politics

Lecornu’s Budget Bet Pays Off – Why UK Treasury Should Take Note

France’s new prime minister has already turned a risky budget gamble into a fiscal win, and the UK Treasury is watching the social‑security budget passed with a narrow majority in July 2024. Lécornu’s…

Camille Durand December 11, 2025

Analysis

£2.5 bn EU‑UK Fishing Deal: What It Means for British Fishermen

The EU and Britain have just sealed a £2.5 billion fishing pact that will lock in over 520,000 tonnes of UK‑caught fish for 2026, a haul worth roughly £830 million and a decisive win…

Louise Carter December 11, 2025