Centrist parties continue to hold the majority of seats in the European parliament despite gains made by the far right throughout the continent. Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, leads the European People's Party, which remains the dominant party. However, Ursula von der Leyen faces a difficult task.
More than 2000 businesses file for bankruptcy in February 2024.
The economic picture in the United Kingdom is still terrible. A concerning picture of the business climate in the UK is painted by the most recent government statistics on insolvency. In February, 17% more companies in England and Wales were declared insolvent than in 2023. There were 2,102 insolvent companies, compared to 1,801 in February 2023.
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