Britain clears Paramounts $110bn acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery - business live

Downturn in UK and eurozone construction eases while in financial markets, European shares rise and Brent crude hovers around $80 a barrelMax Jones, director and head of construction at Lloyds, was more upbeat.A further improvement this month suggests confidence is rising across the sector. Businesses continue to invest and plan for growth, supported by some improvements in economic conditions. While project funding is largely in place, the scale and complexity of planned works mean that momentu...