EU agrees on review of emissions trading system as energy crisis bites

Also in this newsletter: Macron urges Brussels to counter election interference

UK borrowing rises unexpectedly to £14.3bn in February

Data comes amid increasing fears that Iran war could send British government’s plans off course Business live – latest updates Britain’s public finances showed a higher than expected monthly deficit of £14.3bn last month, official figures showed on Friday, amid growing fears the Iran conflict could blow the government’s plans off course. The figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed public sector net borrowing – the difference between spending and income – had widened £2....

By Heather Stewart Economics editor

Government borrowing sees surprise surge amid fears of squeeze from Iran war

The Office for National Statistics said public sector borrowing stood at £14.3 billion in February – £2.2 billion higher than a year ago.

By Holly Williams

‘Inviting contempt’: HC to advocate, declines to order FIR against Bar association office-bearers

By Manraj Grewal Sharma

Germany's Merz faces second state election test on Sunday - The Straits Times

Germany's Merz faces second state election test on Sunday  The Straits Times

Forced off the fence: How neutrality towards Iran has failed Gulf states - editorial

The Gulf monarchies built modern states on a promise of order, growth, and security. Iran has attacked all three. They now face a test of seriousness.

Council’s decision to leave Dublin park open all night could backfire, city councillor says

A decision to leave a park and playground open overnight could prove to be an own goal for Dublin City Council, a local representative has claimed.

Taxi strike enters fourth day over disputed transport bill - eKathimerini.com

Taxi strike enters fourth day over disputed transport bill  eKathimerini.com

Anger in Greece over Public Sector Outsourcing Contracts

The Greek state is increasingly turning to expensive private consultancies to provide services for the public sector.

By Eleni Stamatoukou

Middle East: Nigeria records highest fuel price hike globally—REPORT

By Yinka Kolawole,  With agency report Nigeria recorded the sharpest increase in the pump price of petrol worldwide at the backdrop of the war in the Middle East, an analysis of  Global Petrol Prices has revealed. The breakdown according to TheCable shows that Nigeria recorded a 39.5 percent increase in pump prices between February 23 and March 16, […] The post Middle East: Nigeria records highest fuel price hike globally—REPORT appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Urowayino Jeremiah

Cocereal projects 4.6% drop in Romania’s grain crop this year

By iuliane