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Bank of England Increases Hours for Chaps Interbank Payments

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UK Comedian Russell Brand Pleads Not Guilty to Further Rape, Sex Assault Charges

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UK to Regulate Netflix and Other Streamers in Line With Broadcasters

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Ikea to Host Decathlon in UK Store as It Opens Space to Other Retailers

Image for UK targets Russia's Transneft in new sanctions on Ukraine war anniversary

UK Targets Russia's Transneft in New Sanctions on Ukraine War Anniversary

Date: February 24, 2026

By Sam Tabahriti LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Britain on Tuesday sanctioned oil pipeline operator Transneft as part of a package of nearly 300 measures, announcing its largest set of penalties to...

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Renault's Ampere Electric Vehicles Arm Signs Lithium Battery Deal With Spanish Firm Basquevolt

Date: February 24, 2026

Feb 24 (Reuters) - Renault's Ampere electric vehicle unit has signed an agreement with Spanish company Basquevolt to accelerate the development of lithium metal-based batteries for future electric...

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Kremlin Says the Telegram Messaging App Has Violated the Law Many Times

Date: February 24, 2026

MOSCOW, Feb 24 (Reuters) - The Kremlin said on Tuesday that the authorities had recorded a large number of violations by the Telegram messenger app and were taking appropriate steps in response to...

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Hedge Funds Creep Back Into Tech Stocks After Weeks of Selling

Date: February 24, 2026

By Nell Mackenzie LONDON, Feb 24 (Reuters) - Hedge funds last week bought the biggest tech stocks as well as those considered vulnerable to advances in artificial intelligence, said a note to clients...

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New US Tariff Starts at 10%, Trump Administration Working to Hike It to 15%

Date: February 24, 2026

Feb 24 (Reuters) - The United States imposed an additional tariff from Tuesday of 10% on all goods not covered by exemptions, a notice issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection said, the rate...

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French Department Store Bhv to Open New Shein Stores in More French Cities

Date: February 24, 2026

PARIS, Feb 24 (Reuters) - French department store chain BHV plans to open Shein physical shops in five other French cities on February 25, the Chinese online fast-fashion retailer and BHV's owner...