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As temperatures plummeted this week and most of the UK was hit with snow, we sat down to bring you some of the week’s top commercial stories.   

UK inflation has risen, house prices have fallen, train ticket machines are charging customers significantly more than online retailers and Apple has taken Samsung’s place at the top of the smartphone market. Find out more in this week’s commercial news round-up.

UK inflation has risen, house prices have fallen, train ticket machines are charging customers significantly more than online retailers and Apple has taken Samsung’s place at the top of the smartphone market. Find out more in this week’s commercial news round-up.

This week saw a peak rise in inflation in the UK, adding pressure on Rishi Sunak’s new government over the cost-of-living crisis. Today, the Bank of England is expected to announce its highest rate rise in decades. This week’s round-up also touches on further economic news, trademark battles, the environment and, of course, football!

Déjà vu. I think it’s safe to say we all felt an element of déjà vu watching Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s press conference yesterday. How will these new restrictions impact the world in which law firms’ clients and law firms themselves operate? These are questions you should be considering as we head into the New Year. 

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.

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.

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. 

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!

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. 

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.

There’s lots to be getting stuck into in this week’s commercial news round-up, including acquisitions, employment and tech – what’s on your radar? 

Identifying the lasting effects of changes occurring within the business and legal worlds is crucial to demonstrating good commercial acumen. Think about the impact that such changes might have on a particular industry, your target firm’s clients and the firm itself. Read this week’s commercial news round-up for insight into some of the news stories from the past week.

In this week’s commercial news round-up, we take a look at Deloitte’s recent layoffs; Alton Entertainment’s lawsuit against Tesla, Elon Musk and Warner Bros Discovery; the new ban on the sale of single-use vapes; and the planned introduction of the Football Governance Bill and what it means for the Premier League. 

In this week’s round-up, we take a look at the COP28 summit (which began today), train strikes, controversy surrounding Nigel Farage and Spotify wrapped. Find out more in the round-up.

This week’s commercial news round-up has stories spanning across technology politics and the economy to keep you in the loop and help build your commercial awareness.

We’re rounding up the week, and oh have we got news for you! From Boris Johnson’s allies shaking up the Conservative Party to overcrowded prisons and Mars trying to save the planet one chocolate wrapper at a time, we’ve got your commercial awareness covered.  

With a major training contract application deadline looming at the end of this month, what are you doing to improve your commercial awareness ahead of any interviews? Take a look at this week’s news round-up and consider the commercial impact of these stories. 

It’s been party time in the UK this month, not the type with cake though – instead British political parties have gathered to announce their plans for the country. Plus, we’re talking about Black History Month, unicorns in Cambridge and a shoe brand that’s just been publicly listed.