Here’s a summary of the articles:
Politics
- The French National Assembly has voted in favor of a bill that would make it easier for people to form and join unions.
- Donald Trump has appointed Paul Atkins as the head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which has caused the price of Bitcoin to surge.
Business
- Frasers, a UK-based retail company owned by Mike Ashley, has reported a slump in sales and lower profits. The company’s share price fell 11% as a result.
- Vodafone and Three UK have been given approval for their £15bn merger, but must agree to invest billions in rolling out a combined 5G network across the UK.
Finance
- Bitcoin has reached an all-time high of $103,900, fueled by Trump’s appointment of Paul Atkins as SEC head.
- The price of Bitcoin has soared nearly 50% since Trump’s election victory and its value has nearly tripled over the past year alone.
Technology
- Shell has announced a tie-up with Equinor to create a new UK oil and gas producer, which will help provide heat for millions of homes, power for industry, and secure supply of fuels.
- The company says there will be no job losses as a result of the tie-up.
Cryptocurrency
- Bitcoin’s price has topped $100,000 for the first time in its history, following Trump’s election victory.
