Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day.

On today's podcast:

(1) Britain’s next prime minister must not pile more pressure on companies with further tax rises, one of the country’s largest business lobby groups has warned.

(2) Influential figures in Andy Burnham’s entourage have urged the would-be prime minister to break up the Treasury to refocus the government’s agenda on growth.

(3) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte played to President Donald Trump’s love of praise and splashy visuals during a visit to Washington that was aimed at easing the US leader’s anger over alliance nations’ reluctance to help with the campaign against Iran.

(4) Micron Technology, the largest US maker of computer memory chips, surged in late trading after its quarterly sales forecast crushed Wall Street estimates, signaling that an AI-fueled growth run remains strong.

(5) A searing heat wave continues to disrupt schools, transport and tourist attractions across Europe.

(6) Key parts of the oil market are suddenly awash in supply, as a stream of cargoes out of the Strait of Hormuz accelerates after the US-Iran agreement to open the waterway.

(7) Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior scored twice yesterday evening as his country booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage. 

Podcast Conversation: Tokyo Wants You to Wear Shorts to Work. Say No

Your morning briefing. All the news you need to start your day. On today's podcast: (1) Britain&rsquo;s next prime minister must not pile more pressure on companies with further tax rises, one of the country&rsquo;s largest business lobby groups has warned. (2) Influential figures in Andy Burnham&rsquo;s entourage have urged the would-be prime minister to break up the Treasury to refocus the government&rsquo;s agenda on growth. (3) NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte played to President Donald Trump&rsquo;s love of praise and splashy visuals during a visit to Washington that was aimed at easing the US leader&rsquo;s anger over alliance nations&rsquo; reluctance to help with the campaign against Iran. (4) Micron Technology, the largest US maker of computer memory chips, surged in late trading after its quarterly sales forecast crushed Wall Street estimates, signaling that an AI-fueled growth run remains strong. (5) A searing heat wave continues to disrupt schools, transport and tourist attractions across Europe. (6) Key parts of the oil market are suddenly awash in supply, as a stream of cargoes out of the Strait of Hormuz accelerates after the US-Iran agreement to open the waterway. (7) Brazilian forward Vinicius Junior scored twice yesterday evening as his country booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage. Podcast Conversation: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2026-05-27/tokyo-wants-you-to-wear-shorts-to-work-say-no?sref=AuZ8DRMf">Tokyo Wants You to Wear Shorts to Work. Say No</a>

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is the daily morning podcast that helps you understand the stories shaping Europe and the world before the day gets going.

Produced in the early hours each weekday, the show delivers fresh reporting, sharp analysis and clear context on politics, business and global markets by 7am London time. From decisions made in Brussels and London to developments across the global economy, Daybreak Europe connects the dots between power, policy and money.

Hosted by Stephen Carroll in Brussels and Caroline Hepker in London, and powered by Bloomberg’s global network of more than 3,000 journalists and analysts, the podcast goes beyond headlines to explain what is changing, why it matters and what could come next.

Trusted by professionals, business leaders and investors, but made for anyone curious about how economics and politics shape everyday life, Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is the essential way to start your morning informed and ahead.

Bloomberg Daybreak Europe is the daily morning podcast that helps you understand the stories shaping Europe and the world before the day gets going.
Produced in the early hours each weekday, the show delivers fresh reporting, sharp analysis and clear context on politics, business and global markets by 7am London time. From decisions made in Brussels and London to developments across the global economy, Daybreak Europe connects the dots between power, policy and money.
Hosted by Stephen Carroll in Brussels and Caroline Hepker in London, and powered by Bloomberg&rsquo;s global network of more than 3,000 journalists and analysts, the podcast goes beyond headlines to explain what is changing, why it matters and what could come next.
Trusted by professionals, business leaders and investors, but made for anyone curious about how economics and politics shape everyday life, Bloomberg Daybreak Europe&nbsp;is the essential way to start your morning informed and ahead.

Bloomberg Daybreak: Europe Edition

Business Warns Burnham, Europe’s Big NATO Pitch, Micron Revives AI Trade

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