Finance

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Sterling steady as UK local elections loom

By Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) - The British pound was broadly steady on Tuesday as trad...

5th May, 2026

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Citigroup to announce new profit targets at investor day, CEO says

By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK, May 5 (Reuters) - Citigroup will unveil medium-term profitability targe...

5th May, 2026

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Farage's Reform sets sights on Scotland and Wales in battle for Britain

By Elizabeth Piper and Andrew MacAskill PETERHEAD, Scotland, May 5 (Reuters) - James Buchan, a forme...

5th May, 2026

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Ukraine aims to raise around $295 million via privatisations this year, PM says

May 5 (Reuters) - Ukraine aims to raise around 13 billion hryvnia ($295 million) from private invest...

5th May, 2026

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Norway joins US-led effort to secure AI supply chains

May 5 (Reuters) - Norway will join the U.S.-led "Pax Silica" initiative, a group of countries aiming...

5th May, 2026

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Romania's pro-EU minority government on the ropes as parliament debates no-confidence motion

BUCHAREST, May 5 (Reuters) - Romania's parliament is likely to oust Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan's mi...

5th May, 2026

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Hungary's banks call for level playing field under new government

BUDAPEST, May 5 (Reuters) - Hungary's banks are hoping for a more level playing field, greater predi...

5th May, 2026

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UK new car sales to hit nearly 2.1 million in 2026, SMMT says

May 5 (Reuters) - British new car registrations are expected to rise to nearly 2.1 million units in...

5th May, 2026

Image for Hungary media mogul who designed Orban's campaigns offers his firms to the state
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Hungary media mogul who designed Orban's campaigns offers his firms to the state

By Krisztina Than and Anita Komuves BUDAPEST, May 5 (Reuters) - One of Hungary's top media players,...

5th May, 2026

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UK announces sanctions targeting Russia fighter recruitment, drone production

LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) - Britain on Tuesday announced sanctions against 35 people and entities it s...

5th May, 2026

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INEOS, Shell to jointly explore new oil and gas opportunities in Gulf Of Mexico

May 5 (Reuters) - INEOS Energy said on Tuesday it will jointly invest in oil and gas exploration and...

5th May, 2026

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Swedish private equity firm EQT sweetens Intertek bid to $12 billion 

By Yamini Kalia and Simone Lobo May 5 (Reuters) - Swedish private equity firm EQT AB raised its bid...

5th May, 2026