French telecom Orange fights €312M VAT seizure, linked to 2017-2019 tax rates. Ongoing probe aligns with Canal+ & SFR cases.
FTSE 100 and 250 decline as AstraZeneca and GSK weigh down. UK economy contracts in surprise September downturn, impacting growth prospects.
MSC secures final approvals for HHLA takeover, with full regulatory clearance now obtained, including EU and Ukraine.