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National Grid Awards £3 Billion in Contracts for Major UK Power Link
National Grid has finalized contracts worth approximately £3 billion for its Eastern Green Link 3 project, with NKT securing a record €2.2+ billion cable order. The 680 km link aims to be operational by 2033.
Telstra Urges Government to Slash $7.3B Spectrum Fee, Warns of Price Hikes
Telstra is pressuring the Australian government to reduce a proposed $7.34 billion spectrum licence renewal fee, arguing it exceeds fair value by $4.1 billion and could lead to higher mobile prices or lower investment.
PLS Group's Gender Pay Gap Widens Amid Corporate Restructuring
PLS Group's median gender pay gap in Australia increased to 15.2% from 11.1% the previous year, which the company attributes to corporate layoffs and a processing plant being placed into care and maintenance.
Santos' Beetaloo Fracking Plan Draws Scientific, Indigenous Opposition Over Hot Springs Risk
Santos' proposal to drill and frack 12 test wells in the Beetaloo Basin faces opposition from scientists and Indigenous custodians, who warn of threats to the ecologically sensitive Hot Springs Valley. The Northern Territory regulator is reviewing the environmental plan.
UnitedHealth Slashes Subsidiary Disclosure in SEC Filing
UnitedHealth Group has dramatically reduced the number of subsidiaries disclosed in its annual SEC filing to just 10, down from approximately 3,100 previously, offering investors a narrower view of its corporate structure.
T-Mobile Countersues Verizon in Escalating Ad War Over 'Bait-and-Switch' Claims
T-Mobile has launched a countersuit against Verizon, accusing its rival of 'bait-and-switch' tactics in a recent advertising campaign. The move escalates a legal fight that began when Verizon sued T-Mobile in February over alleged savings exaggerations.
Tesla's EU Emissions Pool Loses Key Carmakers for 2026
Stellantis, Toyota, and Subaru have not joined Tesla's 2026 EU carbon-credit pool, filings show, a shift from 2025. Tesla's regulatory credit revenue declined 28% to $1.99 billion last year.
EU's 'Made in EU' Rules Threaten Ford's Supply Chain
The European Commission has proposed strict 'Made in EU' rules linking subsidies to local content, potentially excluding Ford's key suppliers in Britain and Turkey. The plan faces significant opposition and requires approval.
FDA Issues Second Ozempic Ad Warning to Novo Nordisk in Escalating Scrutiny
The FDA has sent Novo Nordisk a second advertising violation notice in under a month, citing misleading claims for Ozempic. The agency simultaneously warned 30 telehealth companies about compounded GLP-1 drug promotions.
Lilly Shares Decline Ahead of Key FDA Obesity Pill Decision
Eli Lilly shares declined for a second day as the market anticipates an FDA decision on its oral obesity treatment in April. The FDA also issued warnings to telehealth firms marketing compounded weight-loss drugs.
Maryland School District Retreats from Electric Bus Plan, Seeks 140 Diesel Units
Montgomery County Public Schools is requesting bids for 140 diesel school buses, citing persistent charging and maintenance problems with its electric fleet. The district continues to operate 285 electric buses under a 2021 contract currently under legal appeal.