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Sterling Struggles for Direction Before Key British Data

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Factbox-How to Boost the International Role of the Euro

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UK's Frc Weighs Letting Chinese Auditors Use Home Standards for London Listings

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Edwards Lifesciences Scraps Anti-Copycat Policy, EU Drops Antitrust Investigation

Image for UK PM says government must 'go faster' on defence spending

UK PM Says Government Must 'go Faster' on Defence Spending

Date: February 16, 2026

LONDON, Feb 16 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Monday the government must "go faster" on defence spending, when asked about a media report suggesting it was considering...

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Chevron-Led Consortium Signs Contracts for Gas Exploration Off Greece

Date: February 16, 2026

ATHENS, Feb 16 (Reuters) - A consortium led by U.S. oil major Chevron signed exclusive lease agreements on Monday to look for natural gas off southern Greece, expanding the United States' presence in...

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Israeli Producer of 'Tehran' Tv Series Found Dead in Athens Hotel, Police Officials Say

Date: February 16, 2026

ATHENS, Feb 16 (Reuters) - The Israeli producer of hit spy thriller "Tehran" was found dead on Sunday at a hotel room in Athens, Greek police officials said while a probe into the incident is underway...

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FTSE Indexes Mixed at Start of Data-Heavy Week, Pinewood Plunges

Date: February 16, 2026

Feb 16 (Reuters) - London's FTSE indexes edged higher on Monday, as financial stocks gained heading into a week packed with economic data that could give further clues on the central bank's future...

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UK's Rosebank Industries in Talks to Acquire US Firms for $3.05 Billion

Date: February 16, 2026

Feb 16 (Reuters) - British investment firm Rosebank Industries is in talks to acquire two U.S.-based portfolio companies owned by private equity firm American Securities, CPM, and MW Industries, in a...

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Big Tech Stocks Lose Billions as AI Spending Fears Hit Valuations

Date: February 16, 2026

Feb 16 (Reuters) - The world's most valuable technology stocks have suffered sharp declines in market value this year after years of outsized gains, as investors question whether heavy spending on AI...