The pound fell as the UK reached its highest 10-year borrowing costs since 2008 and Meta is stopping the use of independent fact checkers in the US. Three new battery energy storage systems are set to be completed by 2028 in Scotland and retail brands have stopped using gig economy apps to hire freelance workers after criticism from unions. Read on to find out more!

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. 

With covid-19 dominating the news over the past year, it is important for aspiring lawyers to take a step back from covid-related news and think about what else has been happening. What news is relevant to your target firms and their clients?

So, what other notable stories are in the news this week? Read LCN’s round-up for some updates to keep you in the loop.

Rishi Sunak is banning begging under new antisocial laws, raw sewage is flooding English waterways and Jeremy Corbyn is making headlines once more – but this time not as a Labour politician. More strikes are on the way, this time involving civil servants, schools and the Royal Mail. Plus, Landlords are being given new powers to evict tenants.

The BBC has a new chair, new measures to tackle migration have been released and they’re going to hit women the hardest, and one in five British councils are at risk of bankruptcy. Plus, do you have candles and battery-powered torches at home? If not, the deputy prime minister says it’s important that you stock up to prepare for possible emergencies. Read on for this week’s commercial news.  

This week we saw Barclays increase junior bankers’ salaries, two retail giants go back and forth, Amazon and Google under investigation from regulators and we witnessed BuzzFeed’s unstoppable revenue growth. What are the key takeaways from this commercial news? Can you see any trends or patterns? Which sectors are continuously doing well and which sectors do you think might be struggling?

It’s been a busy year. We started the year in lockdown, booster jabs have been rolled out, firms battled it out in a pay war, tech continues to change the way the legal sector operates, there was a fuel crisis… phew! For now, though, here’s LCN’s last commercial news round-up of 2021. 

From unlikely cinema pairings to surfing on plastic bottles and a social media rebrand, which is more than just a name change, we’re covering a range of commercial news stories this week to help expand your knowledge – so, buckle up and enjoy the ride.  

This week’s round-up isn’t one to miss, with some familiar favourites (strikes), as well as the latest commercial developments. The Bank of England is facing criticism as a result of comments made by its chief economist, while Sadiq Khan’s popularity continues to fade in London and Labour politician Diane Abbott apologises over antisemitic comments. 

From shipping and trade to energy and water (plus pizza…), this week’s news spans a variety of legal sectors. Can you work out the major implications that the below stories might have on businesses, the economy and any future potential clients? 

Are you up to date on this week’s commercial news? The government has announced a new budget, which sees a number of changes to taxes, pay and pensions, and increased spending for the NHS. Meanwhile, Alphabet has put investor worries about its AI development to rest, reporting increased profit for its cloud business. Plus, Shell is facing backlash after reducing its spending on green energy. Read on to discover more!

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has naturally been dominating the news this week. As the conflict in Ukraine continues to escalate, many organisations have been stripping back their association, partnerships and operations in Russia. 

The court battle over Apple’s App Store continues, and ministers and technology companies are set to meet to discuss how AI could be used to tackle violence in prisons. Meanwhile, the warm weather has helped retailer Next boost its sales and British Steel has announced a hiring drive, following a government intervention into production.

This week it was confirmed that Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss will take part in a six-week campaign in a battle to become the next UK Prime Minister, while England’s international football team came from behind to squeeze out a victory in its quarter-final match against a tough Spain opposition last night. What other interesting stories did you spot this week and how can you use them to impress in your applications and interviews? 

February is already setting up to be an eventful month, so grab a cup of tea and get stuck into this week’s commercial round-up. 

Happy Thursday!

It’s time for the LawCareers.Net commercial news round-up. 

Ofcom are due to investigate Amazon and Microsoft, there’s been an increase in the average number of people requesting to view rental properties, and Rishi Sunak shares plans to make changes to A levels and cancels High Speed 2 (HS2). Find out more with LCN’s commercial news round-up.