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Image for British firms downbeat about China business despite stimulus, lobby group saysBusiness

British Firms Downbeat About China Business Despite Stimulus, Lobby Group Says

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UK Net Migration Hit Record of More Than 900,000 in 2023

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Factbox-Companies That Might Be Affected by Trump’s Promised Tariffs

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Europe Faces Serious, Tough Trade Talks With U.s, Says Hungary’s Orban

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Exclusive-China Tells Carmakers to Pause Investment in EU Countries Backing Ev Tariffs, Sources Say

Date: October 30, 2024

SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China has told its automakers to halt big investment in European countries that support extra tariffs on Chinese-built electric vehicles, two people briefed about the matter said, a move likely to further divide Europe. The new European Union tariffs of up to 45.3% came into effect on Wednesday after a year-long investigation...

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US Tech Firms to Invest $8.2 Billion in UK Data Centres

Date: October 15, 2024

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain said on Monday that U.S. firms ServiceNow, CyrusOne, CloudHQ and CoreWeave would invest a combined 6.3 billion pounds ($8.2 billion) in UK data centre technology. The announcement comes as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hosts global business leaders at a major investment summit in London. ($1 = 0.7662 pounds)...

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Britain Needs Finance Sector Strategy to Tap Foreign Billions, Report Says

Date: September 19, 2024

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain could attract up to 7.7 billion pounds ($10.2 billion) in additional foreign sovereign investment by 2030 if it pursues a long-term blueprint for enticing such funds, a report said. The City of London Corporation has repeated calls for a financial and professional services plan to convert interest in British assets...

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BHP’s Return to Argentina Marks New Hope for Untapped Copper Mines

Date: August 23, 2024

By Daina Beth Solomon and Divya Rajagopal SANTIAGO/TORONTO (Reuters) – A new incentive regime for mining in Argentina is attracting major players such as BHP, who are starting to eye the South American country as the world’s next frontier for copper, more than half a dozen mining industry officials told Reuters. BHP’s investment last...

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China Believes France Will Provide Fair Business Environment for Chinese Firms, Foreign Ministry Says

Date: April 1, 2024

China believes France will provide fair business environment for Chinese firms, foreign ministry says BEIJING (Reuters) – China will import even more high-quality products and services from France and believes the European country will provide a fair business environment for Chinese firms, China’s foreign minister Wang Yi said on Monday. At a joint press event...

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India Keen on Trade Deals With Britain, Oman Early in Modi’s Probable Third Term, Sources Say

Date: March 29, 2024

India keen on trade deals with Britain, Oman early in Modi’s probable third term, sources say By Shivangi Acharya NEW DELHI (Reuters) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to prioritise completion of free trade deals with Britain and Oman in the first 100 days of the next government if he wins upcoming elections...