Finance
As a paper started by entrepreneurial expats for expats, The Euro Weekly News want to ensure that they cover all areas when it comes to finances, so that their readership have all the information they need when it comes to managing their own finances, especially since having moved abroad.
Spain could become major “war metal” producer as tungsten prices surge 520%
Households and industries worldwide are feeling the strain of rising prices amidst conflict in the Middle East. In addition to ever day household items doubling...
Axel Springer expands media empire with £575m Telegraph takeover
Axel Springer has reached an agreement to purchase an iconic British institution, The Telegraph. The all-cash deal for the Telegraph Media Group is valued at...
Euribor spikes to 11-month high: What it means for households in Spain
The Euribor, the main benchmark interest rate used by banks across the eurozone, has risen to its highest level in 11 months as markets react...
Work contracts in Spain explained: Permanent, temporary and seasonal jobs
Spain’s labour market offers several types of employment contracts, each designed for different working arrangements and business needs. The system is governed primarily by the...
The rise of Gen Alpha and its impact on the retail market
Gen Alpha, those born between 2013 and 2025, is the largest generation globally, representing 24 per cent of the population. While most of Gen Alpha...
Currency outlook: Pound pressured by dovish BoE bets, US dollar rebounds from multi-year lows
Euro EUR/GBP: Up from £0.86 to £0.87 EUR/USD: Down from $1.19 to $1.17 The euro remained well supported over the past month, buoyed by robust Eurozone GDP...
Billions at risk as teen social media ban threatens big tech
Following Australia's monumental decision to ban social media to those under 16, other governments are considering following in their footsteps. However, this ban affects more...
Fill up now! Analysts say petrol prices will surge as Iran conflict threatens Strait of Hormuz oil route
The escalating US-Israel war with Iran has triggered a major disruption in global oil supplies, with major shipping companies diverting tankers away from the Strait...
Overworked, underpaid: Spanish employees work millions of unpaid overtime hours
Spain's labour market has come under the microscope as of late, as union research revealed widespread unpaid overtime across multiple sectors. The findings highlight a...
Reddit fined £14m for failing to protect children
The UK's watchdog, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO), has come down hard on social media platform Reddit. The company has been fined £14.47 million for...
Why Lagarde staying at the ECB could affect your mortgage, savings, and cost of living
Speculation over Christine Lagarde’s future at the European Central Bank has eased after the ECB president signalled she is likely to remain in her role...
Spanish wineries face challenges as wine consumption falls
Global wine consumption is slowing, and the impact is being felt at the very top of the industry. Two of Spain's largest and most historic wineries,...
HMRC pockets £246 million in recovered inheritance tax after crackdown
HMRC are cracking down on unpaid or undervalued inheritance tax (IHT) as investigations into dodged tax rose from 3,793 cases to 3,977. New figures show...
Spain and UK Finance News Round-Up, February 13
Spotify skyrockets Spotify experienced a last-minute boost in the final three months of 2025 with 9 million paid subscribers joining the service. This is partly...