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Image for UK Treasury working on scope for extra borrowing, The Times says
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UK Treasury working on scope for extra borrowing, The Times says

LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Officials at Britain's Treasury are looking at possibly raising billions o...

5th August, 2026

Image for France tightens oversight of foreign investment to protect national security
Finance

France tightens oversight of foreign investment to protect national security

By Dominique Patton PARIS, Aug 2 (Reuters) - French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu issued a decree...

2nd August, 2026

Image for Germany to take direct stakes in defence startups under new strategy
Finance

Germany to take direct stakes in defence startups under new strategy

By Maria Martinez and Miranda Murray BERLIN, July 22 (Reuters) - Germany's government on Wednesday s...

22nd July, 2026

Image for German cabinet to approve startup strategy to boost their competitiveness
Finance

German cabinet to approve startup strategy to boost their competitiveness

BERLIN, July 22 (Reuters) - Germany's cabinet is expected to approve a comprehensive startup strateg...

22nd July, 2026

Image for Nine EU nations urge funding cut for sports bodies including IOC over readmitting Russians
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Nine EU nations urge funding cut for sports bodies including IOC over readmitting Russians

July 14 (Reuters) - Nine European nations have asked the European Union to cut funding to sports bod...

14th July, 2026

Image for Ukraine to pick AI models operated without provider control, official says
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Ukraine to pick AI models operated without provider control, official says

By Leo Marchandon and Gianluca Lo Nostro July 7 (Reuters) - Ukraine will favour AI systems it can ru...

7th July, 2026

Image for Britain will need vast fiscal tightening to avert debt spiral, OBR predicts
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Britain will need vast fiscal tightening to avert debt spiral, OBR predicts

By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, July 7 (Reuters) - Britain will need extra tax rises or spending...

7th July, 2026

Image for Armenia passes law restricting voting rights for citizens living abroad
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Armenia passes law restricting voting rights for citizens living abroad

By Lucy Papachristou July 3 (Reuters) - Armenia's parliament passed a law on Friday that raises the...

3rd July, 2026

Image for Britain scraps planning consultation requirement to speed major infrastructure projects
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Britain scraps planning consultation requirement to speed major infrastructure projects

LONDON, July 2 (Reuters) - Britain said on Thursday it would remove a mandatory pre-application cons...

2nd July, 2026

Image for Germany's Merz aims to pass pension reform by year end
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Germany's Merz aims to pass pension reform by year end

BERLIN, June 24 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to have a planned overhaul of the...

24th June, 2026

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Portugal to offer fast-track areas for wind, solar projects

LISBON, June 17 (Reuters) - Portugal's government on Wednesday launched a process to assign over 1,0...

17th June, 2026

Image for UK still discussing how much to spend on defence, minister says
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UK still discussing how much to spend on defence, minister says

LONDON, June 14 (Reuters) - Discussions on how much Britain can spend on defence are ongoing, with o...

14th June, 2026