With Christmas just around the corner, here in the UK the weather seems to be finally catching up with the season! In non-weather-related news, Google has revealed its most searched word of the year, the 2022 Turner prize winner was announced, and viewers got their first look into Harry and Meghan’s new Netflix series. Plus, a mini strike update for the winter.

Are you up to date? Elon Musk’s plans to make Twitter private have taken the world by storm this week – but what’s the latest news relating to this deal? 

This week's commercial news round-up brings you top stories from government scandal to legislative change; make sure you’re applying the wrestle with PESTLE technique to each of these stories.

Since it’s spooky season, it seems only right to provide a round-up of business news that’s been haunting the City this week.

In this week’s commercial news round-up, we look at the recently published Phase 2 report from the Grenfell Tower Inquiry and its recommendations to prevent future tragedies. Meanwhile, Volvo has made changes to its electric vehicle targets, water company bosses could face tougher penalties for breaking the law and dynamic pricing looks set to face scrutiny by the European Commission following the sale of Oasis tickets. 

As temperatures rise in the UK this week and autumn is delayed, LawCareers.Net takes a look at what’s happening at Google, the latest with Wilko and B&M, house prices and interest rates, and the issue impacting hundreds of schools on the first week of the new academic year. Kickstart your commercial awareness with this week’s commercial news round-up.

Are you up to date on this week’s commercial news? The US Department of Justice has recommended that Google sells its Chrome web browser, following a landmark anti-competition ruling in August. Meanwhile, job cuts could be on the cards at Royal Mail, UK government borrowing has reached record highs and water companies have been prevented from using customer money to fund bonuses. Read on to find out more!

Are you up to date with the commercial news? The US government is taking Google to trial, accusing the company of operating a monopoly in the market, and the UK government has introduced a new Renters’ Rights Bill. Meanwhile, John Lewis states that plans to boost business have been successful and a report into the NHS has highlighted the need for reform. Read on to find out more!

From listening and watching to shopping and receiving deliveries, this week’s round-up consists of a few names you may recognise and not just because they’re often in the news!

Happy new year aspiring lawyers! 

In the words of Nina Simone, “It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life for me, and I’m feeling good!” 

Global temperatures, AI regulations, a new European Union (EU) deal and Disney growth plans that include music giant Taylor Swift are all covered in this week’s commercial news round-up. Are any of these stories on your radar and what commercial implications can you spot? 

This week’s round-up takes a deep dive into what the future may look like. We look at discriminatory laws against women, air quality worldwide and the future of Wales under the first Black leader in Europe. Plus, we cover NHS wait times and the lives lost as a result. This week’s stories highlight some of the most pressing issues in the world right now, so settle in for an important read. 

Summer’s over, it’s back to law school. What better way to begin the autumn term than LCN’s latest commercial news round-up. 

In this week’s commercial news round-up, we look at some recent updates from the ongoing situation in Gaza for Palestinians trying to leave the area. Plus, Storm Ciarán has caused disruption across the UK, the covid inquiry has raised more questions and concerns, and plans to remove rail ticket offices from train stations have been cancelled. 

Italy is removing same-sex parents from children’s birth certificates, the NHS is worse off than it was in 2011, Just Stop Oil protests continue, the government is increasing the demand for physical education in schools and anger rises regarding the two-child benefit debate. There’s lots to unpack in this week’s commercial news round-up.

Four-day working weeks, football wages, and blue ticks on Instagram and Facebook are among some of the stories we’ve picked out for you in this week’s commercial news round-up. Have a read of our summaries and take a look at our ‘Wrestle with PESTLE’ series for advice and case studies on how you can apply the PESTLE technique to your commercial news analysis. 

Farmers call for a universal basic income and UK airports have fallen behind with plans to implement new scanning technology to remove the liquid limit. Additionally, Disney wins a shareholder vote against activist investors, retaining its current board members, and the UK continues to face rising bills. Find out more in this week’s commercial news round-up.

Fake reviews are being banned, the Great British Rail sale is in full swing and the poverty gap is widening. Plus, Amazon is in trouble in France and the idea of compulsory military service is being floated in the UK. Read on for this week’s top stories.

What’s the biggest red flag for aspiring lawyers? Not reading LawCareers.Net’s weekly commercial news round-ups!

Did you listen to Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s budget speech earlier this week? What key takeaways did you identify?