Economic News
Over 100 people arrested in Extinction Rebellion protests in London
Climate change protests by Extinction Rebellion demonstrators in central London resulted in over 100 arrests.
Gucci and Vuitton families donate €300m for Notre Dame restoration
The Pinault and Vuitton families pledged €300m to help in the reconstruction of Notre Dame cathedral on Monday, just a few hours after fire engulfed the Parisian cathedral in flames.
UK labour market remains strong in face of Brexit uncertainty
Levels of employment in Britain increased 179,000 to a record high in the three months to February, official data confirmed on Tuesday, but economists see ongoing headwinds for households and businesses.
German foreign minister says UK cannot have further Brexit extension
Germany's foreign minister has warned that if the UK does not make progress on agreeing a Brexit deal it will not be given a further extension to the deadline beyond 31 October.
German business expectations improve in April - ZEW
Sentiment about the outlook for German business improved more than expected in April but "remains greatly subdued", according to the latest survey from the ZEW Center for European Economic Research in Mannheim.