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Image for UK drops plans for mandatory digital ID for workers in latest U-turn, media reports

Finance

UK drops plans for mandatory digital ID for workers in latest U-turn, media reports

Image for Rio Tinto engages three banks to advise on potential Glencore acquisition, source says

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Rio Tinto engages three banks to advise on potential Glencore acquisition, source says

Image for Equinor hopes to finalize technical plan for world's northernmost oilfield after cutting costs

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Equinor hopes to finalize technical plan for world's northernmost oilfield after cutting costs

Image for Whiting refinery workers begin contract negotiations with BP

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Whiting refinery workers begin contract negotiations with BP

Image for French central bank sees fourth quarter growth of at least 0.2%

French central bank sees fourth quarter growth of at least 0.2%

Date: January 13, 2026

PARIS, Jan 13 (Reuters) - France's economy probably grew modestly in the final quarter of last year, with aerospace and defence sectors driving December momentum despite political uncertainty, the...

Image for Novo Nordisk flags near-term headwinds in international operations

Novo Nordisk flags near-term headwinds in international operations

Date: January 13, 2026

Jan 13 (Reuters) - Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said on Tuesday the drugmaker expects headwinds in its international operations in 2026, as competition intensifies after losing market exclusivity in...

Image for Universal Music taps Hannah Poferl for top data role

Universal Music taps Hannah Poferl for top data role

Date: January 13, 2026

Jan 13 (Reuters) - Universal Music Group on Tuesday named Hannah Poferl as chief data officer to oversee its global audience development and engagement strategy using data and artificial intelligence....

Image for Weinstein's Saba Capital pushes for Workspace wind-down amid trading struggles

Weinstein's Saba Capital pushes for Workspace wind-down amid trading struggles

Date: January 13, 2026

Jan 13 (Reuters) - Boaz Weinstein's Saba Capital, which holds about a 13.5% stake in London-focused flexible office-space provider Workspace, sent a letter on Tuesday urging the company to pursue a...

Image for Denmark's Rockwool says Russia has seized four of its factories

Denmark's Rockwool says Russia has seized four of its factories

Date: January 13, 2026

Jan 13 (Reuters) - Danish building materials company Rockwool said on Tuesday that Russia has taken control of the company's four factories in Russia and the company is no longer in control of its...

Image for Portugal keen to launch lithium prospecting tender in 2026

Portugal keen to launch lithium prospecting tender in 2026

Date: January 13, 2026

By Sergio Goncalves LISBON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Portugal's government hopes to launch a long-delayed tender for lithium prospecting licenses this year, the Environment Minister said on Tuesday,...