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German workers take more than a day off work sick, every single month—so now the government is stepping in and proposing to cut their pay for it
German workers take more than a day off work sick, every single month—so now the government is stepping in and proposing to cut their pay for it

Germany already told its workers to ditch four-day weeks and work-life balance—now the government wants to cut their pay for calling in sick too

By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 16, 2026
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The CEO of a $24 billion Dutch lender has sandwiches once a week with the staff to hear their views and get them on side with cost cuts
By Emma BurleighApril 15, 2026
Silicon Valley has no monopoly on AI brainpower. That’s why Demis Hassabis is very happy to stay in London
Silicon Valley has no monopoly on AI brainpower. That’s why Demis Hassabis is very happy to stay in London
By Kamal AhmedApril 15, 2026
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IMF slashes global growth forecast, blaming ‘war in the Middle East’ for halted momentum
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressApril 14, 2026
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Trump refuses to apologize to the Pope, offers implausible explanation for tweeting himself as Jesus
By Will Weissert, Josh Boak, Nicole Winfield and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
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Hungary voted for ‘complete change in regime,’ Peter Magyar says, calling for new parliament ASAP
By Justin Spike, Sam McNeil and The Associated PressApril 13, 2026
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HealthTop New York surgeon: Americans have better data for choosing restaurants than surgeons. That has to change
By Mathias P. BostromApril 16, 2026
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CommentaryWhen the shocks keep coming, farmer cooperatives are the only buffer that works
By Shobha ShettyApril 16, 2026
Forget the chatbot wars. Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is thinking about something far bigger
NewslettersForget the chatbot wars. Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis is thinking about something far bigger
By Kamal AhmedApril 16, 2026
The Iran war’s fertilizer shock is hammering American farmers and 70% can’t afford what they need for this year’s growing season
EconomyThe Iran war’s fertilizer shock is hammering American farmers and 70% can’t afford what they need for this year’s growing season
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 16, 2026
A older man walks with a sign that says "Learn from Vietnan. Don't repeat the mistake. Peace now."
PoliticsMeet the Americans refusing to pay their taxes in protest of the Trump administration
By Jacqueline MunisApril 16, 2026
A person wearing a red hat has their hand on a gas pump.
EnergyOil prices may be falling, but for the wrong reason: a ‘demand destruction’ throttling global consumption, report finds
By Sasha RogelbergApril 16, 2026
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EnergyWhy no nation is truly ‘energy independent’ while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed
By Jordan BlumApril 16, 2026
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By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 16, 2026
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LifestyleThe world’s oldest book just fetched $3.9 million in auction
By Prarthana PrakashJune 11, 2024
Ikea’s boss solved the Swedish retailer’s global ‘unhappy worker’ crisis by raising salaries, introducing flexible working and subsidizing childcare
RetailIkea’s boss solved the Swedish retailer’s global ‘unhappy worker’ crisis by raising salaries, introducing flexible working and subsidizing childcare
By Matthew Boyle and BloombergJune 11, 2024
Lurching to the right on migration won’t save Europe’s mainstream parties. Here’s why
CommentaryLurching to the right on migration won’t save Europe’s mainstream parties. Here’s why
By Catherine de VriesJune 11, 2024
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RetailLVMH’s Italian Dior maker is being investigated for outsourcing its luxury manufacturing to Chinese-owned firms that allegedly exploit workers
By Prarthana PrakashJune 11, 2024
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev making a speech.
PoliticsEurope plotting to keep last remaining Russia-Ukraine gas pipeline flowing with Azerbaijan’s help
By Ewa Krukowska, Petra Sorge, Anna Shiryaevskaya, Kamil Kowalcze and BloombergJune 11, 2024
Bernard Looney, chief executive officer of BP Plc, during the Business 20 (B-20) Summit in New Delhi, India
LeadershipBP managers given ultimatum: Disclose all office romances from the past 3 years or face the sack
By Ryan HoggJune 11, 2024
Protesters lead a model of the grim reaper as Solidarity organisation and Polish farmers protest with Polish and Solidarity flags and anti Green Deal banners at Royal Castle Square
EnvironmentEurope’s landmark Green Deal at risk after EU elections slash Green MEP headcount by 25%
By Ewa Krukowska and BloombergJune 11, 2024
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TechRaspberry Pi’s tiny, non-flashy $15 computers could usher in new tech IPO hope for London
By Prarthana PrakashJune 11, 2024
Holly Branson, Richard Branson and Sam Branson attend We Day UK at Wembley Arena on March 5, 2015 in London, United Kingdom.
Success73-year-old British billionaire Sir Richard Branson unveils succession plan to give Virgin Atlantic to his kids
By Ryan HoggJune 10, 2024
President Emmanuel Macron waving
PoliticsMacron calls snap election in France, far right gains ground, and Ursula von der Leyen closes in on a second term: Here are 4 key takeaways from the EU elections
By Prarthana PrakashJune 10, 2024
Visitors watch the sunset over the city from Lycabettus Hill in Athens, Greece
FinanceOnce the economic basket cases of Europe, now Greece, Spain and Portugal are leading the bloc’s growth
By Eleni Chrepa and BloombergJune 10, 2024
A superyacht moored, with a blue sky
LifestyleThe climate economics of the world’s 6,000 superyachts: ‘It’s not an entirely rational decision’
By Jessica Nix and BloombergJune 9, 2024
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Lifestyle‘Real-life Martha’ from ‘Baby Reindeer’ sues Netflix for $170 million over ‘biggest lie in television history’
By Ryan HoggJune 7, 2024
Wang Chuanfu at an automotive event, surrounded by a crowd
TechEurope ‘afraid’ of Chinese EVs, says BYD boss, ahead of likely EU tariff hike
By BloombergJune 7, 2024
Mike Lynch arrives in court alone, carrying a briefcase
TechBritish tech baron Mike Lynch not guilty of HP-Autonomy fraud in remarkable courtroom redemption 
By Rachel Graf and BloombergJune 7, 2024
Elvira Nabiullina sits, listening with a neutral expression during a panel session at an event.
FinanceHow Russia’s central bank chief kept its wartime economy alive: She has the ‘exclusive right’ to tell Putin what he doesn’t like
By BloombergJune 7, 2024
Christine Lagarde gives a speech
FinanceECB drops interest rates in Europe, but remains cautious on inflation: ‘Are we today moving into a dialing-back phase? I wouldn’t volunteer that’
By Jana Randow, Mark Schroers, Alexander Weber and BloombergJune 6, 2024
Usher posing with a bottle in his hand
RetailAs Rémy Cointreau profits slump 30% and fine tequila becomes more popular, will American rap fans help French cognac rebound?
By Prarthana PrakashJune 6, 2024
CEO of Chase Jamie Dimon
LeadershipJPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon reportedly up for a knighthood in the U.K. as part of Rishi Sunak’s honors nominations
By Eleanor PringleJune 6, 2024
In this pool photograph distributed by Russian state agency Sputnik, Russia's President Vladimir Putin (L) speaks with Russia's energy giant Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller as they visit the Lakhta Centre skyscraper, the headquarters of Russian gas monopoly Gazprom in Saint Petersburg.
FinanceGazprom faces decade-long journey trying to recover lost revenues from Ukraine war after years of European trade ‘flushed down the toilet’
By Ryan HoggJune 6, 2024
Alain Wertheimer (R) and his brother Gerard Wertheimer.
FinanceChanel’s controlling family’s personal wealth has jumped $12.4 billion in 3 years as the business weathers luxury demand downturn
By Tara Patel and BloombergJune 6, 2024
U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
PoliticsThe U.K.’s super-rich are in ‘panic mode’ and are fleeing the country to shelter their money from election hit
By Ben Stupples, Charlie Wells and BloombergJune 6, 2024
The best restaurant in the world right now is Barcelona’s Disfrutar.
LifestyleNearly half of the world’s top 50 restaurants are in Europe—and Barcelona has grabbed the top spot
By Kate Krader, Sangmi Cha and BloombergJune 6, 2024
Interest rates are almost definitely about to head down—in Europe
FinanceInterest rates are almost definitely about to head down—in Europe
By David McHugh and The Associated PressJune 6, 2024
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RetailDe Beers, the business that coined ‘diamonds are forever,’ is pivoting to jewelry retail ahead of spinoff from Anglo American
By Prarthana PrakashJune 5, 2024
Pint of English ale on a pub table and pints of Madri lager seen through the pub window on 9th May 2024 in London, United Kingdom.
Retail‘Spanish’ beer Madrí—brewed entirely in the U.K. and owned by $10.6 billion giant Molson Coors—accused of dishonesty by Spanish brewer Estrella
By Ryan HoggJune 5, 2024
a group of people holding up a banner at a teachers' strike
LifestyleU.K. teachers, who feel like they’re ‘severely underpaid,’ are spending their own money to help students, study finds
By Prarthana PrakashJune 5, 2024
Virgin Media is suing Irish scallop fishers for $870,000 for allegedly damaging an underwater cable 9 years ago
TechVirgin Media is suing Irish scallop fishers for $870,000 for allegedly damaging an underwater cable 9 years ago
By Ryan HoggJune 5, 2024
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TechWith over 1.7 million employees, the U.K.’s NHS has become a ‘rinse-and-repeat target’ for cybercriminals
By Jordan Robertson, Jake Bleiberg and BloombergJune 5, 2024
Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission
Politics‘There will be a shift to the right’ in this week’s European Union elections. But how big?
By Raf Casert and The Associated PressJune 5, 2024
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