The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the U.K. recently announced that Vodafone’s proposed merger with rival CK Hutchison is set to undergo an in-depth probe unless both companies can provide satisfactory solutions to address the regulator’s concerns. The CMA had initiated its investigation into the potential tie-up back in January, citing worries that the
The recent study highlighting falling fertility rates and their potential impact on the global economy has raised significant concerns. The research published in The Lancet medical journal suggests that by 2050, three-quarters of countries will fall below the replacement birth rate of 2.1 babies per female, leading to profound demographic changes. Implications for Global Economy
A recent report by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman (PHSO) shed light on the impact of retirement age increases on women born in the 1950s. The investigation revealed that thousands of women may have suffered due to the government’s failure to adequately inform them of the changes. The PHSO recommended that these women are
Disney’s ESPN, the largest sports network globally, is facing a pivotal moment in its history. For decades, ESPN relied on cable subscription fees for revenue growth, but the landscape is shifting. The steady increase in cable cord-cutting since 2013 has raised concerns about ESPN’s future viability in an increasingly fragmented media environment. With an erosion