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Image for French economy ends 2025 with modest growth slowdown

Finance

French economy ends 2025 with modest growth slowdown

Image for China to lower tariffs on whisky imports in boost to trade with UK

Finance

China to lower tariffs on whisky imports in boost to trade with UK

Image for European shares cap strong January with earnings-fuelled gains

Finance

European shares cap strong January with earnings-fuelled gains

Image for French PM forces full 2026 budget through without vote

Finance

French PM forces full 2026 budget through without vote

Image for UK's Octopus Energy to trade renewable energy in China as ties strengthen

UK's Octopus Energy to trade renewable energy in China as ties strengthen

Date: January 30, 2026

Jan 30 (Reuters) - Octopus Energy, Britain's largest electricity supplier by market share, said on Friday it has formed a joint venture with China's PCG Power to trade renewable energy in the Asian...

Image for UK's Drax inks 10-year tolling agreement for 250MW battery storage in England

UK's Drax inks 10-year tolling agreement for 250MW battery storage in England

Date: January 30, 2026

Jan 30 (Reuters) - British power firm Drax Group said on Friday it has signed a 10-year tolling agreement for a 250-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) with Fidra Energy, as the company...

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Experian unveils $1 billion share buyback plan

Date: January 30, 2026

Jan 30 (Reuters) - Credit data and analytics company Experian on Friday announced the launch of a new $1 billion share repurchase programme. The company added that its medium-term financial framework,...

Image for France halted Eutelsat's sale of ground antennas, Finance Minister says

France halted Eutelsat's sale of ground antennas, Finance Minister says

Date: January 30, 2026

PARIS, Jan 30 (Reuters) - French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said on Friday he had decided earlier this week to prevent French satellite operator Eutelsat, a rival to Elon Musk's Starlink, from...

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Apple to prioritize premium iPhone launches in 2026 amid memory crunch, Nikkei Asia reports

Date: January 30, 2026

Jan 30 (Reuters) - Apple is prioritizing production and shipment of its three highest-end iPhone models for 2026 while delaying the rollout of its standard model due to a marketing strategy shift and...

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Understanding Mortgage Refinancing Options and Services in Pennsylvania

Date: January 30, 2026

Discovering the best mortgage and refinancing options in Pennsylvania is your ticket to financial flexibility and security. As interest rates and offerings constantly evolve, homebuyers may want better terms, lower monthly payments or to tap into their home equity....