Illegal trafficking of small boats by smugglers through the Channel in the German city of Essen.

Illegal trafficking of small boats by smugglers through the Channel in the German city of Essen.

The full “package” is said to cost €15,000 (£12,500), which includes an inflatable dinghy, an outboard motor, and 60 life jackets for crossing the English Channel. This offer was made by two small-boat smugglers to an undercover BBC journalist in Essen, a city in western Germany known for its migrant population. A recent five-month BBC … Read more

European equities show mixed performance as German producer prices decline

European equities show mixed performance as German producer prices decline

Investing.com – European stock markets started the new week on a subdued note, edging lower as investors focus on the future path of interest rates and the ongoing third-quarter earnings season. In Germany, the DAX traded 0.2% lower, while the CAC 40 in France fell 0.1% and the FTSE 100 in the U.K. dropped 0.1%. … Read more

Thomas Tuchel, a fiery German coach steps into the Lions’ territory

Thomas Tuchel, a fiery German coach steps into the Lions’ territory

Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. At his first public appearance in charge of a struggling Chelsea team in early 2021, Thomas Tuchel set himself an ambitious target. The Premier League title was already beyond reach, he said, so success would … Read more