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Image for Pound dips as political crisis engulfs Britain
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Pound dips as political crisis engulfs Britain

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - The pound dropped on Thursday, as a political crisis in the UK escalated...

14th May, 2026

Image for UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns
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UK health minister Wes Streeting resigns

LONDON, May xx (Reuters) - British health minister Wes Streeting resigned from government on Thursda...

14th May, 2026

Image for UK stocks rise as economic growth surprise offers relief amid political uncertainty
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UK stocks rise as economic growth surprise offers relief amid political uncertainty

By Niket Nishant May 14 (Reuters) - UK shares rose on Thursday, as strong economic growth in the fir...

14th May, 2026

Image for Klarna profit, revenue ahead of forecast but outlook falls short
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Klarna profit, revenue ahead of forecast but outlook falls short

By Supantha Mukherjee STOCKHOLM, May 14 (Reuters) - Klarna, the Swedish "buy now, pay later" service...

14th May, 2026

Image for Germany's Merz calls for EU budget overhaul as battle looms
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Germany's Merz calls for EU budget overhaul as battle looms

By Christian Kraemer and Matthias Williams BERLIN, May 14 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Me...

14th May, 2026

Image for China’s Ming Yang plans Europe factory after UK wind turbine snub
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China’s Ming Yang plans Europe factory after UK wind turbine snub

By Susanna Twidale LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - Chinese wind turbine maker Ming Yang Smart Energy is s...

14th May, 2026

Image for UK opens antitrust probe into Microsoft's business software
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UK opens antitrust probe into Microsoft's business software

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - Britain on Thursday launched an antitrust investigation into Microsoft's...

14th May, 2026

Image for KNDS considering takeover of Mercedes, VW plants, Spiegel reports
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KNDS considering takeover of Mercedes, VW plants, Spiegel reports

May 14 (Reuters) - Franco-German tank manufacturer KNDS is in talks with Mercedes-Benz about taking...

14th May, 2026

Image for Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy
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Pope Leo decries European military spending as 'betrayal' of diplomacy

By Joshua McElwee ROME, May 14 (Reuters) - Pope Leo on Thursday decried rising European military spe...

14th May, 2026

Image for Britain confirms money market fund reform plans
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Britain confirms money market fund reform plans

LONDON, May 14 (Reuters) - The British government on Thursday confirmed plans to reform rules govern...

14th May, 2026

Image for Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban
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Russia says it's establishing 'full partnership' with Afghan Taliban

MOSCOW, May 14 (Reuters) - Russia is establishing a "full-fledged partnership" with Afghanistan's ru...

14th May, 2026

Image for Ferretti shareholders to vote as KKCG, Weichai clash over board control
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Ferretti shareholders to vote as KKCG, Weichai clash over board control

MILAN, May 14 (Reuters) - Ferretti's two top shareholders, Czech investment firm KKCG Maritime and C...

14th May, 2026