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QUOTE BOX-Economists on German parties' election programs

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Northern Ireland police unlawfully put reporters under surveillance, tribunal rules

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German real estate deals seen edging up, but close to decade lows

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EU Parliament gives final approval to deforestation law

Image for Britain eyes capital markets revival via private shares platform

Britain eyes capital markets revival via private shares platform

Date: December 17, 2024

By Sinead Cruise LONDON (Reuters) - The Financial Conduct Authority has outlined proposals for a new platform to enable trading in shares of privately-owned firms under plans to invigorate Britain's...

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Equinor, partners combine two planned UK offshore wind projects

Date: December 17, 2024

OSLO (Reuters) – Norway’s Equinor and partners have agreed to join two planned offshore wind projects in Britain into one legal entity, in a move it said would be more cost-effective and help to minimise the environmental impact. The projects are extensions to the operational Sheringham Shoal and Dudgeon Offshore Wind Farms, which currently power...

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Shell executive steps down to lead Orsted's US offshore wind

Date: December 17, 2024

By Ron Bousso LONDON (Reuters) - Shell's head of renewables in the Americas Amanda Dasch will leave the company to join Danish offshore wind giant Orsted in January as head of its U.S. operations. The...

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Greek stocks find love as turnaround efforts pay off

Date: December 17, 2024

By Johann M Cherian (Reuters) - Greek stocks are fast becoming a popular option for investors, with some expecting an upgrade to coveted developed-market status next year, as the economy outpaces its...

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Sweden could take stake in new nuclear power plants, minister says

Date: December 17, 2024

STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden is considering taking a stake in the new nuclear power plants it wants the private sector to build over the coming decades to meet an expected surge in demand for fossil-...

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Denmark issues construction permit for 240 MW offshore wind farm

Date: December 17, 2024

By Nora Buli OSLO (Reuters) - The Danish Energy Agency has granted a construction permit for 240-megawatt (MW) Jammerland Bugt offshore wind farm, which is expected to start operating in 2029,...