捷克亿万富翁斯特纳德（Strnad）据悉正考虑收购倍耐力14%的股份。斯特纳德正与倍耐力股东中化集团洽谈收购其所持股份。

Mann, a member of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee, said the easing in financial conditions since June will be pivotal to his vote on rates at the next meeting.

European media reported on July 2 that the European Commission is expected to unveil in September a proposal to ban minors from using social media across the EU. Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is slated to announce the recommendation in her State of the Union address on September 16; member states have been briefed. A child online safety advisory group will deliver a report on September 13 to inform the Commission. The proposed age threshold and enforcement details remain unclear; member states are debating options ranging from an outright ban for under‑age groups to requiring parental consent.