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UK's Morrisons blames higher costs for flat annual earnings

LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - British supermarket group Morrisons on Wednesday reported a 3.4% increase...

21st January, 2026

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EU stands ready to defend itself against coercion, Costa says

STRASBOURG, France, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The European Union will defend itself against any form of coe...

21st January, 2026

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Germany and Italy to urge fellow EU members to reform to compete

BERLIN, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Germany and Italy have warned that the European Union risks falling behin...

21st January, 2026

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L'Oreal eyes further growth in Germany

Jan 21 (Reuters) - French cosmetics giant L'Oreal sees further growth potential in Germany, the busi...

21st January, 2026

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ECB's Lagarde says European economy needs 'deep review' to face new world order

PARIS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - The European economy needs a "deep review" to face "the dawn of a new inte...

21st January, 2026

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Engie inks sector-first biomethane supply deal with PepsiCo UK

Jan 21 (Reuters) - Engie has won a 10‑year deal to supply biomethane for PepsiCo UK, the French util...

21st January, 2026

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Time for Europe to wake up amid US threats, ECB's Villeroy says

PARIS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Europe must wake up in the face of threats of fresh tariffs by U.S. Presid...

21st January, 2026

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EU lawmakers deal blow to Mercosur trade deal by referring it to top court

By Philip Blenkinsop BRUSSELS, Jan 21 (Reuters) - EU lawmakers will vote on Wednesday on whether to...

21st January, 2026

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China says its plans for new London embassy comply with laws

BEIJING, Jan 21 (Reuters) - China has handled its planning for a new UK embassy building in full com...

21st January, 2026

Image for Spain's Albares says India-EU on cusp of trade deal, plan stronger defence ties
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Spain's Albares says India-EU on cusp of trade deal, plan stronger defence ties

NEW DELHI, Jan 21 (Reuters) - A India-EU trade deal is likely to be concluded in the next few days,...

21st January, 2026

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Netflix shares drop 7% in Europe after Q4 results

LONDON, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Netflix shares listed in Frankfurt fell in early trade on Wednesday despi...

21st January, 2026

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Exclusive-Britain, China to revive 'Golden Era' business dialogue during Starmer visit, sources say

By Joe Cash BEIJING, Jan 21 (Reuters) - Britain and China aim to revive a "golden era" business dial...

21st January, 2026