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US readies new Russia sanctions if Putin rejects peace deal, Bloomberg News reports
Dec 17 (Reuters) - The United States is preparing a further round of sanctions on Russia's energy se...
17th December, 2025
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Sterling tumbles as declining inflation cements BoE cut bets
LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - The British pound weakened on Wednesday after the annual pace of British...
17th December, 2025
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Britain clears Greencore, Bakkavor's $1.6-billion food group merger
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Britain's competition regulator has cleared the proposed 1.2-billion-pound ($1.61...
17th December, 2025
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European equities muted as tech valuation concerns linger; UK markets outperform
Dec 17 (Reuters) - European shares climbed on Wednesday as gains in financial stocks helped stage a...
17th December, 2025
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Greek parliament approves 2026 budget amid protests
ATHENS, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Greece's parliament approved the country's 2026 budget amid protests by f...
17th December, 2025
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UK inflation unexpectedly tumbles, firming Bank of England rate cut bets
By David Milliken and Suban Abdulla LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - British inflation fell much more shar...
17th December, 2025
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UK inflation final hurdle before BoE verdict
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17th December, 2025
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Bunzl shares hit by operating margin outlook
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Business supplies distributor Bunzl forecast a slight year-on-year drop in its 20...
17th December, 2025
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Diageo sells East African Breweries stake to Asahi for $2.3 billion
Dec 17 (Reuters) - Diageo, the world's largest spirits maker, plans to sell its 65% stake in East Af...
17th December, 2025
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TotalEnergies sells 50% of a Greek renewables portfolio for 254 million euros
By America Hernandez PARIS, Dec 17 - French oil major TotalEnergies has agreed to sell 50% of a 424-...
17th December, 2025
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French drone makers call for more state spending as budget talks drag on
By Florence Loeve PARIS, Dec 17 (Reuters) - France’s drone sector could fall further behind global c...
17th December, 2025
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European defence group KNDS plans dual listing in 2026
BERLIN, Dec 17 (Reuters) - Franco-German defence group KNDS plans to launch an initial public offeri...
17th December, 2025