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Netherlands will host International Claims Commission for Ukraine, minister says

THE HAGUE, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will be the home of an International Claims Commission...

16th December, 2025

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EU to widen carbon border levy to close loopholes on polluting goods, draft shows

By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The European Union plans to expand its upcoming carbon b...

16th December, 2025

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UK's Serica Energy to buy Southern North Sea assets for $76 million

Dec 16 (Reuters) - Britain's Serica Energy said on Tuesday it had agreed to acquire a portfolio of S...

16th December, 2025

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World Bank, Vakifbank to mobilise up to $1.7 billion for Turkey's small businesses

ANKARA, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The World Bank is partnering with Turkey's Vakifbank to mobilise up to 1....

16th December, 2025

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SThree shares jump as US market rebounds, guidance confirmed

Dec 16 (Reuters) - Recruiter SThree reaffirmed its annual profit forecast on Tuesday, as the U.S., a...

16th December, 2025

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Global insured catastrophe losses set to hit $107 billion in 2025, report shows

Dec 16 (Reuters) - Annual global insured losses from natural catastrophes are expected to hit $107 b...

16th December, 2025

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'Shadow banking' growing at double the rate of traditional lenders, FSB says

By Tommy Reggiori Wilkes LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - The non-bank financial sector's share of global...

16th December, 2025

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UK jobs market slows further as Bank of England considers rate cut

By William Schomberg and David Milliken LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Britain's unemployment rate hit i...

16th December, 2025

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UK businesses breathe sigh of relief after Reeves' budget, PMIs show

By William Schomberg LONDON, Dec 16 (Reuters) - British businesses have reported some renewed moment...

16th December, 2025

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China lowers EU pork tariffs in final ruling after 18-month probe

By Daphne Zhang, Ella Cao and Lewis Jackson BEIJING, Dec 16 (Reuters) - China on Tuesday dramaticall...

16th December, 2025

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European defence stocks slide amid progress in Ukraine peace talks

Dec 16 (Reuters) - European defence stocks fell on Tuesday after U.S. officials offered on Monday to...

16th December, 2025

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Equities fall with US Treasury yields after data, oil sinks

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Asian equities tumbled while the dollar drifted near...

16th December, 2025