Apple found in breach of EU competition rules

European Commission finds iPhone maker broke new laws designed to protect smaller competitors against big tech platforms

UK says importers making ‘deliberate errors’ on forms to avoid Brexit border charges

New checks for plant and animal goods from the EU came into force on 30 April

A Norway deal? Rejoining? What are Labour’s options for forging closer ties with Europe?

Starmer and Reeves plan to improve parts of the relationship with the EU. But what of becoming a member of the single market – or even a return to full membership?

Starmer’s growth plan ‘doomed’ without access to EU markets, warn economists

Labour leader told if elected he will have to rejoin the customs union to meet party’s manifesto pledges, while 56% of voters say Brexit was bad for economy

Whoever wins the French elections must beware of the markets

France’s economy minister name-checked Liz Truss as he sought to warn voters of the risks of voting for RN

France urged to step in to spur TotalEnergies’ transition from oil

Commission recommends 33-point plan to ensure oil giant complies with state climate commitments

HSBC’s Swiss private banking arm breached money-laundering rules, regulator finds

Finma watchdog says bank failed to carry out adequate checks of two high-risk business relationships

BYD: China’s electric vehicle powerhouse charges into Europe

Threat of EU tariffs may not be enough to slow carmaker in its attempt to challenge Tesla on global stage

Recovery and interest rate cuts won’t be enough to win Sunak the election

Across the EU and US, strong anti-incumbency sentiment shows voters in west are unhappy with direction of travel

Russian ties and cheap tech: G7 leaders unequivocal in criticism of China

Concerns set out over supply of materials with military applications, and impact of subsidies on global market

French stock market plummets amid fears of far right election win

CAC 40 index has its worst week since March 2022 after Macron’s decision to call snap elections

Children near Amsterdam airport use inhalers more, study finds

Results show increase in symptoms such as wheeziness in presence of high aviation-related ultrafine particles

Stellantis says it will ‘fight’ for electric car sales rather than hide behind tariffs

The owner of Vauxhall, Jeep and Fiat says it opposes EU measures against Chinese EVs and wants to compete ‘as a global company’

Dutch lorry drivers could stop bringing goods to UK if post-Brexit delays not cut

Dutch hauliers say facilities at border posts where some trucks are held for up to 20 hours are inadequate