A Manhattan jury has found Live Nation and Ticketmaster operated an unlawful monopoly over major concert venues, overcharging fans by $1.72 per ticket. Live Nation plans to appeal. Read more: Live Nation and Ticketmaster ruled an illegal monopoly as US jury sides with States
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UK steelmakers now pay up to 77% more for electricity than French and German rivals as Middle East conflict drives wholesale prices higher. UK Steel welcomes BICS but demands urgent action on wholesale power costs. Read more: UK steelmakers face 77% electricity price gap as Middle East war deepens competitiveness crisis
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Norwegian-backed Blastr has entered exclusive five-week talks with the UK’s official receiver to buy Speciality Steel UK, raising hopes of a rescue for Rotherham and Stocksbridge. Read more: Norwegian green-steel start-up closes in on rescue deal for former Liberty works in South Yorkshire
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The UK government has unveiled a £30m funding package for video game developers, doubling support for the sector through its Creative Industries Sector Plan and Industrial Strategy. Read more: Government doubles down on gaming with £30m funding package as sector eyes global growth
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Ineos founder Jim Ratcliffe backs Conservative plans to scrap carbon taxes, arguing high levies are damaging UK industry and competitiveness. Read more: Ratcliffe backs tory plan to scrap carbon taxes amid industry pressure
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Britain faces a shortage of 44,000 EV-trained mechanics as electric vehicle adoption rises, with independent garages slow to invest in training. Read more: UK faces looming shortage of EV mechanics as transition gathers pace
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The surge in oil shipping costs follows increased crude exports from the Middle East as traders have accelerated charters The post For the first time since 2020, Middle East–China oil shipping costs hit $200k a day appeared first on Gulf Business.
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The banking industry cannot continue tinkering with AI, it needs to embrace expertly designed systems that can address real world problems, says Patrick Sullivan, CEO of Parliament Street think tank The post GCC banks eye $100bn upside from agentic AI appeared first on Gulf Business.
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New campaign targets logistics, manufacturing and heavy industry leaders across the UAE Highlights reliability, scale and cost advantages of rail freight for long-haul and bulk cargo Positions rail as a proven, operational solution ready to support the UAE’s next phase of industrial growth Abu Dhabi, UAE – 02 February 2026: Etihad Rail has today launched a national awareness campaign designed to encourage logistics providers, manufacturers and heavy industry to shift long-haul freight from road to rail. The campaign comes as the UAE’s industrial and logistics sectors enter a new phase of growth, placing increased pressure on road
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Gulfood 2026 capitalises on 8.4% CAGR for global logistics market by uniting global titans at newly launched sector, Gulfood Logistics Dubai – 14 January, 2026: As the global food industry converges on this January, Gulfood 2026 is proud to announce the launch of Gulfood Logistics at Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. The move comes as the global logistics and transportation market is projected to grow from $9.4 trillion in 2024 to $23.0 trillion by 20351, underlining the strategic economic weight of logistics in global trade and food supply systems. As global food systems become more interconnected, Gulfood 2026 places a ma
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