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Blockade succeeds where sanctions failed as Iran oil exports stall

By Ahmad Ghaddar, Enes Tunagur and Robert Harvey LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - For the first time on re...

1st September, 2026

Image for UK steps up pressure on Russian sanctions evasion network, doubles penalties for breaches
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UK steps up pressure on Russian sanctions evasion network, doubles penalties for breaches

Aug 31 (Reuters) - Britain on Monday ramped up pressure on shadow financial systems underpinning Rus...

1st September, 2026

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Finance

US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms, officials say

By Steve Holland and Jarrett Renshaw WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. oil company North American...

1st September, 2026

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Norway's new king takes oath before parliament after Harald's death

By Claudia Greco, Nora Buli and Dylan Martinez OSLO, Sept 1 (Reuters) - King Haakon VIII of Norway t...

1st September, 2026

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Shein makes lacklustre Hong Kong debut as investors fret about growth and regulatory risks

By Yantoultra Ngui, Selena Li and Kane Wu HONG KONG, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Shares in fast-fashion retai...

1st September, 2026

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LSEG plans tokenised UK shares, partners with Kraken-owner Payward

By Samuel Indyk and Elizabeth Howcroft LONDON/PARIS, Sept 1 (Reuters) - London Stock Exchange Group...

1st September, 2026

Image for Pound slips despite jump in gilt yields as investors favour dollar
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Pound slips despite jump in gilt yields as investors favour dollar

September 1 (Reuters) - Sterling slipped on Tuesday as investors returned from a long holiday weeken...

1st September, 2026

Image for Exclusive-Russia cuts expected 2026 oil output to 17-year low on war fallout, draft forecasts show
Finance

Exclusive-Russia cuts expected 2026 oil output to 17-year low on war fallout, draft forecasts show

Sept 1 (Reuters) - Russia downgraded oil output forecast for this year to a 17-year low and revised...

1st September, 2026

Image for UK's Frasers plans to boost stake in Hugo Boss to more than 50%
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UK's Frasers plans to boost stake in Hugo Boss to more than 50%

Sept 1 (Reuters) - British retail group Frasers said on Tuesday it planned to raise its stake in Hug...

1st September, 2026

Image for Partners Group replaces CEO as shares fall again
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Partners Group replaces CEO as shares fall again

ZURICH, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Swiss private equity firm Partners Group said on Tuesday its CEO was step...

1st September, 2026

Image for Hungary launches criminal probe into Eximbank over suspected abuses
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Hungary launches criminal probe into Eximbank over suspected abuses

BUDAPEST, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Hungarian authorities have opened a criminal investigation into alleged...

1st September, 2026

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Veritas Capital wins backing for UK's Bodycote with $2.5 billion offer

Sept 1 (Reuters) - U.S.-based private equity firm Veritas Capital agreed on Tuesday to buy British t...

1st September, 2026