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Image for Sterling steady as UK local elections loom
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Sterling steady as UK local elections loom

By Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) - The British pound was broadly steady on Tuesday as trad...

5th May, 2026

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Citigroup to announce new profit targets at investor day, CEO says

By Tatiana Bautzer NEW YORK, May 5 (Reuters) - Citigroup will unveil medium-term profitability targe...

5th May, 2026

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Ukraine aims to raise around $295 million via privatisations this year, PM says

May 5 (Reuters) - Ukraine aims to raise around 13 billion hryvnia ($295 million) from private invest...

5th May, 2026

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Norway joins US-led effort to secure AI supply chains

May 5 (Reuters) - Norway will join the U.S.-led "Pax Silica" initiative, a group of countries aiming...

5th May, 2026

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Hungary's banks call for level playing field under new government

BUDAPEST, May 5 (Reuters) - Hungary's banks are hoping for a more level playing field, greater predi...

5th May, 2026

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UK new car sales to hit nearly 2.1 million in 2026, SMMT says

May 5 (Reuters) - British new car registrations are expected to rise to nearly 2.1 million units in...

5th May, 2026

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Two more Russian hypersonic scientists are convicted of treason

By Mark Trevelyan May 5 (Reuters) - Two Russian physicists involved in research underpinning the dev...

5th May, 2026

Image for UK announces sanctions targeting Russia fighter recruitment, drone production
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UK announces sanctions targeting Russia fighter recruitment, drone production

LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) - Britain on Tuesday announced sanctions against 35 people and entities it s...

5th May, 2026

Image for Swedish private equity firm EQT sweetens Intertek bid to $12 billion 
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Swedish private equity firm EQT sweetens Intertek bid to $12 billion 

By Yamini Kalia and Simone Lobo May 5 (Reuters) - Swedish private equity firm EQT AB raised its bid...

5th May, 2026

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Weight-loss drugs fuel protein-rich whey craving

By Alexander Marrow LONDON, May 5 (Reuters) - Global dairy companies and food producers are investin...

5th May, 2026

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Seven cases of deadly hantavirus confirmed or suspected on stranded cruise ship

May 5 (Reuters) - Two cases of the deadly hantavirus have been confirmed, and five more are suspecte...

5th May, 2026

Image for Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz
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Middle East truce in doubt as US and Iran fight for control of Strait of Hormuz

DUBAI/WASHINGTON, May 5 (Reuters) - The fragile truce in the Middle East was in jeopardy on Tuesday...

5th May, 2026