UK Halts Some Israel Arms Exports, London’s Slow Return To Office & Cathay Flights Grounded

Your morning briefing, the business news you need in just 15 minutes. On today's podcast: (1) The UK will suspend some arms licenses to Israel after concluding the use of British components in Gaza risks violating international humanitarian law, Foreign Secretary David Lammy said, in a break from allies. (2) Volkswagen AG is considering factory closures in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history, parting with tradition and risking a feud with unions in a step that reflects the deep woes roiling Europe’s auto industry. (3) Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. said it intends to pursue the $4 billion damages claim in London against the estate of the recently deceased British tech tycoon Mike Lynch. (4) London lags behind other major global cities when it comes to working in the office, raising concerns about both productivity and the British capital’s appeal as an international investment destination. (5) European officials expect Iran to deliver ballistic missiles to Russia imminently, a move that could prompt a swift response from Ukraine’s allies, people familiar with the matter said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.