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Death of the doner kebab? EU looks to ban key ingredient from post-pub treat
Phosphates help kebab meat retain its flavour and moisture even after hours of cooking on a spit. However, some argue the additives could pose a health risk.
Irish PM Leo Varadkar demands Apple pays back €13bn in taxes
In the coming weeks, Apple will be expected to start paying back €13 billion in taxes. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he wants the funds "without delays".
Tory leadership contest looms as 40 MPs call to oust Theresa May
40 Conservative MPs have agreed to sign a letter of no confidence in the prime minister over her lack of control over the party and Brexit negotiations.
Intel's mega EU anti-trust fine sent back for 're-examination' by top European court
Global computer chip maker was slapped with the fine for stifling rivals in 2009, an accusation it has contested ever since.
Google may have 'deliberately' cut advertising after critical comments, claims Vivaldi CEO
Vivaldi CEO Jon von Tetzchner says Google "not able to resist the misuse of power".
Ryanair files EU complaint over Lufthansa's 'takeover' of Air Berlin
Budget carrier claims 'conspiracy' to give German flag carrier a 'debt-free' carve up of struggling rival.
Kaspersky Lab patches up relationship with Microsoft as antitrust complaint dropped
'We are absolutely satisfied with the changes,' Kaspersky Lab said in a statement.
Murdochs tell Culture Secretary delay to Fox takeover of Sky bad for 'British investment'
In a letter to Karen Bradley, James and Lachlan Murdoch claim delay would sour the climate for foreign direct investment.
Google faces record European Commission fine over antitrust breaches
Regulator is expected to hand down fine over abuses at the tech firm's Google Shopping service.
Facebook fined equivalent of just four days' profit over WhatsApp deception
Facebook falsely claimed that WhatsApp IDs wouldn't be linked to Facebook profiles.
European Court ruling paves way for easier post-Brexit trade deal
National parliaments may not be able to block the terms of an EU deal, the ruling suggested.
EU to May: We're too busy to meddle in UK elections
'People get excited over elections,' said European Commission chief spokesman Margaritis Schinas.
European Union and Theresa May's Brexit posturing doesn't do anyone any favours
At such a critical point in EU-UK relations, politicians on both sides should stop playing to the crowd.
UK's failure to deal with customs fraud could affect post-Brexit trade deal with the EU
EU expected to seek €2bn from Britain for not stopping Chinese gangs undervaluing imported goods.
Brussels to launch probe into RBS plans to avoid bank unit sell-off
RBS proposes launching a £750m fund for challenger banks and fintech investment in the UK.
Save the bees: EU plans blanket ban on destructive pesticides
Hotly debated and controversial move would prevent all use of neonicotinoids.
Donald Tusk: EU leaders must put certainty first when Brexit guidelines are thrashed out
EU Council chief announced that a Brexit summit for the 27 other leaders will be held on 29 April.
European Commission fines British Airways and 10 other airlines €776m for price fixing
Commission re-imposes fine first handed down in 2010 after it was set aside by a court following a procedural error.
LSEG says merger with Deutsche Boerse 'unlikely' to get clearance from European Commission
The Commission rejected the LCH proposal and instead wants LSE to sell its majority stake in MTS.
EU hopes to save African wildlife with ban on raw ivory exports to stem illegal trade
2016 saw record seizures of ivory in the UK, Germany, France and Austria.
UK faces a 'very hefty' Brexit bill warns Jean-Claude Juncker
Britain must fulfil the commitments it was involved in making, the European Commission president said.
HM Treasury proposal could exempt RBS from its EU obligation to sell Williams and Glyn
The requirement was imposed on RBS as part of state aid commitments agreed with the European Commission in 2009.
EU's Juncker says Europe must not give in to US demands on Nato spending
The European Commission president argued that development and humanitarian aid could also count as security.
UK receives 'final warning' over air pollution limits from EU
The government has two months to act or face court proceedings.
Deutsche Borse and London Stock Exchange decide to divest clearing house LCH.Clearnet
The move is aimed at getting approvals from European antitrust authorities for their €29bn merger.
EU ban on roaming charges to exclude UK tourists after Brexit
UK tourists will have to pay higher fees to use their phone aboard after EU exit in 2019.
Apple missed deadline for €13bn tax payment to Ireland after landmark ruling
EU's Margrethe Vestager says collection is difficult because of the vast sums involved.
Facebook accused of misleading EU over WhatsApp takeover details
The company faces a fine if guilty of supplying 'incorrect or misleading' information to Brussels in 2014.
The true cost of Brexit? UK may have to pay £50bn to leave European Union
European Commission chief negotiator Michel Barnier reportedly mooted the figure to EU leaders.
European Commission to demand citizens living in UK post-Brexit remain under ECJ jurisdiction
This is one of several proposals put forward by European negotiators.