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MECH leader Radostin Vassilev threatened blockades if the party's parliamentary group is not reinstated by March 26th, following its dissolution due to falling below the minimum number of required members. He also demanded the resignation of National Assembly Speaker Natalia Kiselova and plans to report her to the prosecutor's office, claiming her statement about the dissolution lacks legal validity.

Britain's two largest steelmakers, Tata Steel and British Steel, warn that President Trump's tariffs are causing a decline in business from American customers and could lead to a surge of cheap imports, further squeezing profitability. They urge the government to take swift action to protect the industry from the influx of redirected exports.

AstraZeneca abandoned plans for a £450 million expansion of its vaccine site in northwest England due to delays in securing a £90 million government contribution, raising concerns about the UK's ability to attract and retain high-value R&D projects. The company also cited broader concerns about Britain's declining attractiveness as a hub for pharmaceutical investment.

Bentley is pushing forward with its electric vehicle transition, despite some customer reluctance, and aims to balance its heritage with innovation by introducing a new electric or hybrid model every year for the next decade. The company is also facing financial headwinds due to a challenging global economic environment and a slowdown in Chinese demand.

Lord Sugar, the sharp-tongued tycoon behind the long-running reality show "The Apprentice," has signed a new three-year contract with the BBC, extending his reign into his 80s. Despite facing criticism, Lord Sugar remains unfazed and takes pride in the show's format, where he invests £250,000 into the winner's business in exchange for a 50% stake.