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Image for Allianz, Royal London stick with gilts, betting Starmer rivals won't forget 2022 rout
Finance

Allianz, Royal London stick with gilts, betting Starmer rivals won't forget 2022 rout

By Yoruk Bahceli and Alun John LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - Allianz is sticking with a bullish bet on...

15th May, 2026

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Finance

Shares in Hiscox jump after media report on potential bid for insurer

May 15 (Reuters) - Shares in Hiscox spiked as much as 15.3% on Friday, after an Insurance Post repor...

15th May, 2026

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Finance

India's free trade deal with Britain hits steel hurdle before rollout

By Shivangi Acharya NEW DELHI, May 15 (Reuters) - India's free trade deal with Britain, initially ex...

15th May, 2026

Image for Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan, Ukraine says
Finance

Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery in Russia's Ryazan, Ukraine says

KYIV, May 15 (Reuters) - Ukrainian drones have struck an oil refinery in Russia's central city of Ry...

15th May, 2026

Image for KNDS presses on with IPO, limiting window for German stake
Finance

KNDS presses on with IPO, limiting window for German stake

By Alexander Hübner and Linda Pasquini May 15 (Reuters) - Leopard tank maker KNDS is proceeding with...

15th May, 2026

Image for Germany says Ukrainian national arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia
Headlines

Germany says Ukrainian national arrested on suspicion of spying for Russia

May 15 (Reuters) - German prosecutors said on Friday a German judge had enforced an arrest warrant a...

15th May, 2026

Image for UK shares slide as Burnham leadership threat and oil prices unsettle investors
Finance

UK shares slide as Burnham leadership threat and oil prices unsettle investors

May 15 (Reuters) - UK shares were set to snap a two-day winning streak on Friday as investors weighe...

15th May, 2026

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Finance

Italy assessing request by KKCG for 'golden power' scrutiny on Ferretti

MILAN, May 15 (Reuters) - The Italian government is assessing a request by Czech investor KKCG Marit...

15th May, 2026

Image for UK 30-year gilt yield hits highest since 1998 on political and inflation fears
Finance

UK 30-year gilt yield hits highest since 1998 on political and inflation fears

LONDON, May 15 (Reuters) - British 20- and 30-year gilt yields rose to their highest since 1998 on F...

15th May, 2026

Image for BT revives talks for international business sale, Sky News reports
Finance

BT revives talks for international business sale, Sky News reports

May 15 (Reuters) - UK's BT is reviving talks over a possible sale or partnership of its struggling i...

15th May, 2026

Image for Hungary's visa halt plan for non-EU workers alarms businesses
Finance

Hungary's visa halt plan for non-EU workers alarms businesses

By Gergely Szakacs BUDAPEST, May 15 (Reuters) - Hungary's new government faces mounting pressure to...

15th May, 2026

Image for Putin says measures taken to boost Russian economy are working
Finance

Putin says measures taken to boost Russian economy are working

MOSCOW, May 15 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that measures undertaken...

15th May, 2026