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Bank of England cuts rates in tight vote, sterling rises
Date: December 18, 2025
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday after a narrow vote by policymakers, but it signalled that the already gradual pace of lowering borrowing costs might...
Russia says commission on Ukraine war damages has no legal force for Moscow
Date: December 18, 2025
MOSCOW, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Russia's foreign ministry said on Thursday that an International Claims Commission for Ukraine launched by some European powers had no legal force for Russia and was driven...
Russia's central bank says it will sue European banks in Russian court over frozen assets
Date: December 18, 2025
MOSCOW, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Russia's central bank said on Thursday that it will sue European banks in a Russian court over attempts to use frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. (Reporting by...
Bank of England cuts rates after tight vote but signals caution over further moves
Date: December 18, 2025
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday after a narrow vote by policymakers but it signalled that the already gradual pace of lowering borrowing costs might slow...
Lucasfilm wins bid to throw out UK lawsuit over 'resurrection' of 'Star Wars' character
Date: December 18, 2025
LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Disney unit Lucasfilm on Thursday won its bid to throw out a London lawsuit over the use of the likeness of a long-dead actor in a Star Wars spinoff movie. Peter Cushing,...
Volkswagen pushing ahead with German cost-cutting, brand boss says
Date: December 18, 2025
BERLIN, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Volkswagen is making progress with its cost-cutting drive, the head of the German carmaker's core brands said in a media interview on Thursday, pointing to headcount...