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Image for Britain plays down concern on India trade deal, hints at implementation delay
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Britain plays down concern on India trade deal, hints at implementation delay

By Alistair Smout LONDON, June 4 (Reuters) - Talks between Britain and India on implementing a free...

4th June, 2026

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EU could lose 1.3 million jobs due to energy price surge linked to Iran war, Commission says

BRUSSELS, June 3 (Reuters) - European automotive, construction, metals, chemicals and transport sect...

3rd June, 2026

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German services activity shrinks again in May as energy costs weigh, PMI shows

BERLIN, June 3 (Reuters) - Germany's service sector contracted for a second straight month in May as...

3rd June, 2026

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Russian services contract in May at fastest pace since September 2025, PMI shows

MOSCOW, June 3 (Reuters) - Russia's services sector contracted in May at its quickest pace since Sep...

3rd June, 2026

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UK budget watchdog will factor stickier inflation into next forecasts

By David Milliken LONDON, June 2 (Reuters) - Britain's budget watchdog said on Tuesday it will facto...

2nd June, 2026

Image for Hungary finance minister says EU funds deal will boost economy, cut debt
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Hungary finance minister says EU funds deal will boost economy, cut debt

By Krisztina Than BUDAPEST, June 2 (Reuters) - Hungary stands to gain a cash boost from its deal wit...

2nd June, 2026

Image for Factbox-Major investment pledges at Choose France summit
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Factbox-Major investment pledges at Choose France summit

PARIS, June 1 (Reuters) - France announced 71 foreign investment projects worth a combined €93 billi...

1st June, 2026

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Norway recovers porcelain, chandeliers from 18th century shipwreck

OSLO, June 1 (Reuters) - Archaeologists have recovered a trove of Chinese porcelain and European-mad...

1st June, 2026

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Short on growth ideas, Putin hosts fifth wartime 'Russian Davos'

By Gleb Bryanski and Darya Korsunskaya ST. PETERSBURG, Russia, June 1 (Reuters) - Russian President...

1st June, 2026

Image for UK foreign minister due to visit China and India to discuss global issues
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UK foreign minister due to visit China and India to discuss global issues

LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - British foreign minister Yvette Cooper will travel to China on Monday, an...

30th May, 2026

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Voting starts in Malta parliamentary elections, ruling party set to win

VALLETTA, May 30 (Reuters) - Voting in parliamentary elections opened in Malta on Saturday, with opi...

30th May, 2026

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Hungary's PM says he will conclude political deal on EU funds with von der Leyen

BUDAPEST, May 29 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Friday he would conclude...

29th May, 2026