Electric cars struggle to build momentum
Consumers are largely steering clear of rechargeable hybrid cars because of their relatively high price but the technology does still have a future FT.com – European companies…
ECB ramps up pressure on Greece
European Central Bank refuses to accept Greek government debt in exchange for central bank funds ‘for the time being’ FT.com – European companies…
Spain utilities say tax will kill profits
The chairmen of Iberdrola, Gas Natural and Endesa have begun a round of last-minute lobbying by requesting an urgent meeting with the prime minister FT.com – European companies…
EIB agrees to fund Greek companies
Athens desperate to kick-start a stricken economy in its fifth year of recession, the longest and deepest slump since World War Two FT.com – European companies…
Heineken / APB – Time, please
After owning half of Asia Pacific Breweries for 80 years, the brewer has decided it wants the rest. But is it too late to make a move? FT.com – European…
Gene therapy wins Europe approval
The drug Glybera, a treatment for a rare genetic disease which will cost more than €1m per patient, will be the most expensive medicine on the planet FT.com – European…
Libor casts shadow over swaps ball
On October 5, derivatives traders from across Europe will gather for the annual “swaps ball” but this year the event may be a little less upbeat FT.com – European companies…
Brussels investigates UPS-TNT deal
EU launches an in-depth investigation into the €5.2bn takeover bid, citing concern about a ‘very high combined market share’ for parcel services FT.com – European companies…
Eurozone approves Spain bank bailout
Formal approval of aid to Spanish banking sector comes as bond yields rise above 7.1 per cent and finance minister downgrades GDP forecast for 2013 FT.com – European companies…
Heineken bids for Asia Pacific Breweries
Dutch brewer offers $ 4bn to buy out its joint venture partner, Fraser and Neave, for control of the Singapore-based maker of Tiger Beer FT.com – European companies…
