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Image for UK simplifies IPO rules in bid to revive flagging London listings
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UK simplifies IPO rules in bid to revive flagging London listings

LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Britain's financial regulator said on Wednesday it was simplifying its lis...

5th August, 2026

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FTSE 100 rises, led by Glencore, Next earnings; banks slide

Aug 5 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 rose on Wednesday, driven by strong results from Glencore and Ne...

5th August, 2026

Image for Hungarians curb power use as record low Danube waters trigger energy crunch
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Hungarians curb power use as record low Danube waters trigger energy crunch

By Krisztina Than BUDAPEST, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Hungarian companies and households have cut their powe...

5th August, 2026

Image for EU to use €1.4 billion from interest on frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine
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EU to use €1.4 billion from interest on frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine

BRUSSELS, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The European Union will use €1.4 billion ($1.6 billion) taken from inter...

5th August, 2026

Image for UK services sector returns to growth, optimism picks up, PMI shows
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UK services sector returns to growth, optimism picks up, PMI shows

LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Britain's dominant services sector returned to growth last month as new or...

5th August, 2026

Image for Euro zone services revival drives activity in July but outlook clouded by Iran war, PMI shows
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Euro zone services revival drives activity in July but outlook clouded by Iran war, PMI shows

LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Euro zone business activity jumped to an eight-month high in July as a reb...

5th August, 2026

Image for German services downturn eases in July as demand picks up, PMI shows
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German services downturn eases in July as demand picks up, PMI shows

BERLIN, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Germany's service sector contracted only marginally in July as demand pick...

5th August, 2026

Image for Italy services growth strengthens in July as cost pressures ease, PMI shows
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Italy services growth strengthens in July as cost pressures ease, PMI shows

ROME, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Growth in Italy's service sector strengthened in July and cost pressures con...

5th August, 2026

Image for Soccer-FIFA apologises to members as Infantino holds crisis meeting amid stake sale fallout
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Soccer-FIFA apologises to members as Infantino holds crisis meeting amid stake sale fallout

By Rohith Nair Aug 5 (Reuters) - Gianni Infantino will hold a crisis meeting with top FIFA officials...

5th August, 2026

Image for Italy to make partial use of EU budget leeway for energy and defence
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Italy to make partial use of EU budget leeway for energy and defence

ROME, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Italy intends to make full use of budget leeway allowed by a European Union...

5th August, 2026

Image for Glencore takes provision on Radiant World, says exposure not material
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Glencore takes provision on Radiant World, says exposure not material

Aug 5 (Reuters) - Glencore has taken some provision in its books relating to Radiant World, the Swis...

5th August, 2026

Image for Spain services growth hits 40-month high in July, PMI shows
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Spain services growth hits 40-month high in July, PMI shows

Aug 5 (Reuters) - Spain's service sector expanded at its fastest pace since March 2023 in July as st...

5th August, 2026