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Image for China urges caution over British Steel nationalisation plan
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China urges caution over British Steel nationalisation plan

BEIJING, May 14 (Reuters) - China on Thursday urged Britain to "make decisions prudently" over plans...

14th May, 2026

Image for L&G shares jump after report cites CEO saying not considering sale 
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L&G shares jump after report cites CEO saying not considering sale 

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - Legal and General shares rose almost 5% on Thursday, on track for their b...

14th May, 2026

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UK regulator to toughen private credit reporting, sources say 

By Phoebe Seers and Nell Mackenzie LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - Britain's financial regulator is prepa...

14th May, 2026

Image for UAE defence group EDGE strikes deal to acquire 80% of Italy's CMD in European push
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UAE defence group EDGE strikes deal to acquire 80% of Italy's CMD in European push

By Federico Maccioni DUBAI, May 14 (Reuters) - Emirati defence group EDGE has entered an agreement t...

14th May, 2026

Image for Brookfield set to acquire World Freight Company in $1.2 billion deal, sources say
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Brookfield set to acquire World Freight Company in $1.2 billion deal, sources say

By Kane Wu HONG KONG, May 14 (Reuters) - Brookfield Asset Management is set to acquire World Freight...

14th May, 2026

Image for Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods beats annual profit view on new product launches
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Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods beats annual profit view on new product launches

May 14 (Reuters) - Mr Kipling owner Premier Foods beat market expectations for annual headline tradi...

14th May, 2026

Image for Princes Group's quarterly profit rises on steady grocery demand
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Princes Group's quarterly profit rises on steady grocery demand

May 14 (Reuters) - Grocery supplier Princes Group posted a 17% rise in first-quarter adjusted core p...

14th May, 2026

Image for UK's ITV says it remains in 'active' deal talks with Sky
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UK's ITV says it remains in 'active' deal talks with Sky

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - British broadcaster ITV said on Thursday it remained in "active discussio...

14th May, 2026

Image for Investor Caltagirone voices concern over possible Monte dei Paschi-Banco BPM merger
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Investor Caltagirone voices concern over possible Monte dei Paschi-Banco BPM merger

MILAN, May 14 (Reuters) - Italian businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone said on Thursday that me...

14th May, 2026

Image for UK's National Grid misses profit view as US storm damages weigh
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UK's National Grid misses profit view as US storm damages weigh

May 14 (Reuters) - Britain's National Grid posted annual profit below market expectations on Thursda...

14th May, 2026

Image for London's Spire Healthcare gets buyout proposal from Toscafund
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London's Spire Healthcare gets buyout proposal from Toscafund

May 14 (Reuters) - London-listed private hospital group Spire Healthcare said on Thursday it receive...

14th May, 2026

Image for Siemens buys Italy's MERMEC businesses to strengthen rail technology portfolio
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Siemens buys Italy's MERMEC businesses to strengthen rail technology portfolio

ROME, May 14 (Reuters) - Siemens said on Thursday it agreed to buy several key businesses of Italian...

14th May, 2026