According to research carried out by the EU, around 150,000 tonnes of plastic is disposed of in European seas and oceans every year. And although this is a
The UK’s main regulator for consumer credit, the Financial Conduct Authority, is planning a review of the high cost credit industry – specifically rent-to-own, unauthorised overdrafts and car
The debate over the use of pesticides in Europe has been a longstanding one. The EU agreed on an effective ban nine years ago. However, despite many attempts
As the EU searches for answers to its need for greater energy efficiency, it has announced that bicycles could be exempt from VAT in the future. If not,
According to former EU Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development and Fisheries, Franz Fischler, if Brexit negotiations fail, both sides could face “enormous negative consequences”. Despite the UK being
In response to the upcoming vote on imposing stricter CO2 limits, carmakers have warned that cuts could harm the industry and cost jobs. In preparation for tough talks
Following numerous allegations of the potential misuse of EU funds, the European Anti-Fraud Agency (OLAF) is investigating the Greek government over how money that was meant for refugees
The EU has been negotiating a new treaty with Switzerland. However, as these negotiations have stalled over the summer months, it’s now feared that relations between the two
Italy’s budget proposals are continuing to cause clashes between the Italian government and the European Commission. This has resulted in Italian bonds seeing their worst day since May,
