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UK's ITV says it remains in 'active' deal talks with Sky

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - British broadcaster ITV said on Thursday it remained in "active discussio...

14th May, 2026

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Investor Caltagirone voices concern over possible Monte dei Paschi-Banco BPM merger

MILAN, May 14 (Reuters) - Italian businessman Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone said on Thursday that me...

14th May, 2026

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UK's National Grid misses profit view as US storm damages weigh

May 14 (Reuters) - Britain's National Grid posted annual profit below market expectations on Thursda...

14th May, 2026

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London's Spire Healthcare gets buyout proposal from Toscafund

May 14 (Reuters) - London-listed private hospital group Spire Healthcare said on Thursday it receive...

14th May, 2026

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Ukraine's anti-corruption court places Zelenskiy's former chief of staff Yermak under arrest

KYIV, May 14 (Reuters) - Ukraine's anti-corruption court on Thursday ordered the arrest of Andriy Ye...

14th May, 2026

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Siemens buys Italy's MERMEC businesses to strengthen rail technology portfolio

ROME, May 14 (Reuters) - Siemens said on Thursday it agreed to buy several key businesses of Italian...

14th May, 2026

Image for Watches of Switzerland forecasts annual profit above market view on strong US market
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Watches of Switzerland forecasts annual profit above market view on strong US market

May 14 (Reuters) - British luxury watch retailer Watches of Switzerland forecast fiscal 2026 profit...

14th May, 2026

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UK economy shows unexpected growth of 0.3% in March

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - Britain's economy expanded unexpectedly in March by 0.3%, official data s...

14th May, 2026

Image for French central bank succession fight tests Macron's sway ahead of 2027 election
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French central bank succession fight tests Macron's sway ahead of 2027 election

By Elizabeth Pineau and Leigh Thomas PARIS, May 14 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron face...

14th May, 2026

Image for Czech energy utility CEZ lifts 2026 profit outlook as Middle East conflict raises prices
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Czech energy utility CEZ lifts 2026 profit outlook as Middle East conflict raises prices

PRAGUE, May 14 (Reuters) - CEZ lifted its 2026 earnings outlook on Thursday, due to a rise in prices...

14th May, 2026

Image for Telefonica posts $481 million net loss in Q1 due to LatAm sales
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Telefonica posts $481 million net loss in Q1 due to LatAm sales

MADRID, May 14 (Reuters) - Spanish telecomms company Telefonica on Thursday reported a net loss of 4...

14th May, 2026

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UK's Rayner cleared by authorities over tax affairs, Guardian reports

May 14 (Reuters) - Former British Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has been cleared by the countr...

14th May, 2026