Solo trips abroad take off among women who seek break from work – and their families
UK travel firms say solo – but not single – travellers make up a growing proportion of customers
‘We’ve been inundated’: European private schools report surge in interest from wealthy British parents
VAT on school fees has led to a rise in overseas interest and even relocations as UK fees have jumped by as much as 22.6%
Captain of oil tanker linked to Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ to go on trial in France
Vladimir Putin denounces seizing of the vessel as an act of ‘piracy’ and warns it could provoke confrontation
‘A paroxysm of disposability’: France’s distaste for Shein’s ultra-fast fashion
A petition to ban the brand has passed 270,000 names but French shoppers have not been immune to its inexorable rise
UK and EU poised to strike deal sparing British business from carbon border tax
Exclusive: Temporary deal to shield UK exporters from levy’s impact is now viewed by both sides as likely
UK considers stamp duty exemption for newly listed company shares
As Rachel Reeves’s budget looms, Treasury weighs up proposals to make British markets more attractive
Europe’s air safety at risk amid cost-cutting and staff pressures, study warns
Researchers find profit chasing has ‘systematically weakened’ safety and workers feel unable to challenge decisions
German identity doesn’t rely on cars – Brussels should face down the mighty automakers
Mercedes-Benz and other big manufacturers want to overturn the EU’s 2035 ban on petrol cars. This would be as disastrous for jobs as for the climate, says Berlin-based journalist Tania Roettger
EU industry fears ever-expanding list of ‘derivative’ goods subject to steel tariffs
Europe braces for further damage if products containing metal, such as windows and doors, are added to rolling list
‘I couldn’t look’: European farmers on losing crops as the industry collides with worsening drought
Global heating means annual drought losses across Europe could reach €17.5bn. Shipping and power generation are also being affected by low water levels
Sexless, snug and still here: the secrets of Birkenstock’s enduring success
On a tour of Birkenstock factories in Germany, we delve into fashion’s greatest paradox – the shoe that wows with a focus on function
Will the EU’s new fingerprint entry system cause gridlock? The Guardian tried it out
The scheme, which operators feared would cause chaos at airports, ports and railway stations, is finally coming into force
Trump jokingly asked Rolex executives if tariffs prompted US Open invite, CEO says
Rolex CEO stressed US president’s remarks were made ‘in jest’ in letter to Elizabeth Warren, who had raised concerns
VW to pause production at two plants as electric vehicle sales stall
German factories to halt work for one week next month in blow to EV switchover
Salmon farmer accused of blocking UK investigations into alleged animal rights breaches
Faroese firm Bakkafrost wants to ban campaigner Don Staniford from going within 15 metres of its fish farms