Finance
UK will work with shipping, other firms to restore confidence in Strait of Hormuz, Cooper says
LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - Britain will work with the shipping, insurance and energy sectors to try...
8th April, 2026
Banking
Finance
FTSE 100 rallies to one-month high following US-Iran ceasefire agreement
April 8 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 rallied to one-month highs on Wednesday after an agreement bet...
8th April, 2026
Headlines
Russia says some in EU are helping election rivals of Hungary's Orban
MOSCOW, April 8 (Reuters) - Russia said on Wednesday that some political forces in the European Unio...
8th April, 2026
Finance
Levi shares rise as pricey denim sales smooth over tariff hit
April 8 (Reuters) - Levi Strauss' shares jumped about 12% on Wednesday as investors cheered its stro...
8th April, 2026
Finance
Pound heads for biggest gain in three weeks after US/Iran ceasefire
LONDON, April 8 (Reuters) - The pound headed for its biggest one-day gain in three weeks on Wednesda...
8th April, 2026
Finance
France plans 36 billion euro boost to rearmament, nuclear deterrent expansion
By John Irish PARIS, April 8 (Reuters) - France plans to add a further 36 billion euros ($39 billion...
8th April, 2026
Headlines
Trump meets NATO chief as Iran war strains alliance
By Trevor Hunnicutt and Lili Bayer WASHINGTON/BRUSSELS, April 8 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump w...
8th April, 2026
Headlines
Russia says it welcomes Iran ceasefire, hopes US will now resume Ukraine talks
MOSCOW, April 8 (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Wednesday welcomed a two-week ceasefire agreed between th...
8th April, 2026
Finance
Ukraine imports record fuel volumes as prime minister presses for lower prices
KYIV, April 8 (Reuters) - Ukraine imported record volumes of fuel in March despite market turbulence...
8th April, 2026
Headlines
Major reaction to news of Iran ceasefire
April 8 (Reuters) - The U.S. and Iran have confirmed a two-week ceasefire following mediation by Pak...
8th April, 2026
Finance
Swatch urges shareholders to vote against activist investor's bid for board seat
ZURICH, April 8 (Reuters) - Swatch has once again opposed GreenWood Investors' bid for a seat on the...
8th April, 2026
Finance
Zelenskiy, welcoming Iran de-escalation, says Ukraine ready for ceasefire with Russia
KYIV, April 8 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Wednesday he welcomed the...
8th April, 2026