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Image for UK's Informa sees stronger 2027 as Iran war disruptions ease 
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UK's Informa sees stronger 2027 as Iran war disruptions ease 

June 18 (Reuters) - Informa, the world's largest exhibitions group, signalled stronger growth in 202...

18th June, 2026

Image for Sterling inches higher after UK jobs figures beat expectations
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Sterling inches higher after UK jobs figures beat expectations

LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - The pound rose slightly on Thursday, recovering from a sharp drop to a t...

18th June, 2026

Image for Premier Inn owner Whitbread says UK bookings remain ahead of last year
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Premier Inn owner Whitbread says UK bookings remain ahead of last year

June 18 (Reuters) - Premier Inn owner Whitbread < WTB.L> said on Thursday that its forward bookings...

18th June, 2026

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Germany deploys ship to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says

BRUSSELS, June 18 (Reuters) - Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a pos...

18th June, 2026

Image for Tesco's UK sales growth slows in first quarter
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Tesco's UK sales growth slows in first quarter

LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Tesco, Britain's biggest food retailer, said on Thursday underlying UK s...

18th June, 2026

Image for UK wages grow 3.4% on year in three months to April
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UK wages grow 3.4% on year in three months to April

LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - British annual wage growth, excluding bonuses was 3.4% in the three mont...

18th June, 2026

Image for German growth hit by Iran war energy shock, IMK says
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German growth hit by Iran war energy shock, IMK says

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, June 18 (Reuters) - Germany's economy will grow less than previously expec...

18th June, 2026

Image for Swiss lower house of parliament rejects Mercosur trade deal
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Swiss lower house of parliament rejects Mercosur trade deal

ZURICH, June 18 (Reuters) - Switzerland's lower house of parliament has rejected an agreement with t...

18th June, 2026

Image for Exclusive-KKR eyes at least $1 billion stake in Medicover's India hospital arm, source says
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Exclusive-KKR eyes at least $1 billion stake in Medicover's India hospital arm, source says

By Vibhuti Sharma MUMBAI, June 18 (Reuters) - KKR is in advanced talks to buy a majority stake in th...

18th June, 2026

Image for UniCredit seeking to double stake in Generali through Delfin, daily Il Sole 24 Ore reports
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UniCredit seeking to double stake in Generali through Delfin, daily Il Sole 24 Ore reports

ROME, June 18 (Reuters) - Italy's second-largest bank UniCredit has sounded out the Del Vecchio fami...

18th June, 2026

Image for Morning Bid: Warsh debut raises rate-hike stakes
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Morning Bid: Warsh debut raises rate-hike stakes

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee Federal Reserve Chairman...

18th June, 2026

Image for Exclusive-UK in advanced talks with Nissan over Sunderland plant support, sources say
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Exclusive-UK in advanced talks with Nissan over Sunderland plant support, sources say

By John Geddie, Maki Shiraki, Daniel Leussink and Alistair Smout TOKYO/LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - T...

18th June, 2026