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Image for UK industry body says Sanofi in breach over RSV therapy claims against Pfizer
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UK industry body says Sanofi in breach over RSV therapy claims against Pfizer

Feb 2 (Reuters) - Sanofi has breached the UK pharma code of practice with unsubstantiated claims tha...

2nd February, 2026

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Zurich Insurance discloses interest in UK's Beazley as takeover battle intensifies

Feb 2 (Reuters) - Zurich Insurance Group disclosed a 1.47% interest in Beazley on Monday, days after...

2nd February, 2026

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Olympics-Milan hit by rail strike in run-up to opening of Games 

MILAN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Travellers arriving in Milan on Monday for the Winter Olympics and Italian...

2nd February, 2026

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Equinor divests parts of its Argentina assets in $1.1 billion deal

OSLO, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Norway's Equinor said on Monday it has agreed to sell its onshore business i...

2nd February, 2026

Image for Poland and Germany pledge to take lead on Europe's economic revival
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Poland and Germany pledge to take lead on Europe's economic revival

By Christian Kraemer and Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk WARSAW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Germany and Poland must t...

2nd February, 2026

Image for UK firm signs deal with Mitsui to make iron ore pellets from Pilbara material
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UK firm signs deal with Mitsui to make iron ore pellets from Pilbara material

By Eric Onstad LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British firm Binding Solutions has signed an agreement with...

2nd February, 2026

Image for ESAB to buy Canadian testing equipment maker Eddyfi for $1.45 billion
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ESAB to buy Canadian testing equipment maker Eddyfi for $1.45 billion

Feb 2 (Reuters) - Welding gear maker ESAB Corporation said on Monday it will acquire Eddyfi Technolo...

2nd February, 2026

Image for London's FTSE 100 at record as financials, defensive plays offset commodity-linked losses
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London's FTSE 100 at record as financials, defensive plays offset commodity-linked losses

Feb 2 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 edged higher on Monday, as investors piled into defensive pharma...

2nd February, 2026

Image for Intesa CEO not concerned by reports of UniCredit-Generali talks
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Intesa CEO not concerned by reports of UniCredit-Generali talks

MILAN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Intesa Sanpaolo's dominant position in Italy would not be in danger if repo...

2nd February, 2026

Image for Analysis-Obesity market sales potential tightens as Novo and Lilly enter new era
Finance

Analysis-Obesity market sales potential tightens as Novo and Lilly enter new era

By Maggie Fick, Bhanvi Satija and Mariam Sunny LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The long-held Wall Street e...

2nd February, 2026

Image for Shell CEO says LNG sector growing faster than gas, around 3% per annum
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Shell CEO says LNG sector growing faster than gas, around 3% per annum

DOHA, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Shell's CEO Wael Sawan said on Monday that the liquefied natural gas (LNG) s...

2nd February, 2026

Image for Romania gears up to better monitor Black Sea pending offshore gas project
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Romania gears up to better monitor Black Sea pending offshore gas project

By Luiza Ilie BUCHAREST, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Romania will have advanced detection capabilities in the...

2nd February, 2026