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Image for Lefties launches in Liverpool as Zara's budget sister brand expands
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Lefties launches in Liverpool as Zara's budget sister brand expands

By Helen Reid LIVERPOOL, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Lefties opened in Liverpool on Thursday as Zara owner In...

27th August, 2026

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Givaudan weighs options for natural ingredients unit to restore growth in flavours

By Rafal Wojciech Nowak Aug 27 (Reuters) - Givaudan is reviewing options for the underperforming nat...

27th August, 2026

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Bulgaria will get seven minehunter ships from Belgium and Netherlands to protect Black Sea

SOFIA, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Bulgaria has approved the purchase of seven minehunter ships from Belgium...

27th August, 2026

Image for Delivery Hero relies on subscriptions to stave off 'brutal' competition as Uber takeover approaches
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Delivery Hero relies on subscriptions to stave off 'brutal' competition as Uber takeover approaches

By Paolo Laudani and Ozan Ergenay Aug 27 (Reuters) - Competition has been "pretty brutal" in some of...

27th August, 2026

Image for Exclusive-BNP Paribas, KB Kookmin in talks for $2 billion Vietnam Techcombank stake, sources say
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Exclusive-BNP Paribas, KB Kookmin in talks for $2 billion Vietnam Techcombank stake, sources say

By Yantoultra Ngui and Phuong Nguyen HONG KONG/HANOI, Aug 26 (Reuters) - France's BNP Paribas and So...

27th August, 2026

Image for UK's Vertu Motors forecasts upbeat annual profit, shares hit over 19-year high
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UK's Vertu Motors forecasts upbeat annual profit, shares hit over 19-year high

Aug 27 (Reuters) - Vertu Motors said on Thursday its annual profit would come in ahead of market exp...

27th August, 2026

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Euro zone lending growth picks up, ECB says 

FRANKFURT, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Growth in bank lending to euro zone companies and households accelerat...

27th August, 2026

Image for French telco Iliad's core profit rises 2% on Italy strength
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French telco Iliad's core profit rises 2% on Italy strength

By Leo Marchandon and Rihab Latrache Aug 27 (Reuters) - French telecom operator Iliad posted a 2.2%...

27th August, 2026

Image for Greek-operated air defence system shoots down drones over Saudi
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Greek-operated air defence system shoots down drones over Saudi

ATHENS, Aug 27 - An air defence system operated by Greek military personnel in Saudi Arabia intercep...

27th August, 2026

Image for Investors' expectations for next Bank of England rate hike drift into 2027
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Investors' expectations for next Bank of England rate hike drift into 2027

LONDON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Investors do not fully price in a quarter-point rate hike by the Bank of...

27th August, 2026

Image for UK's Halfords lifts profit outlook as summer weather boosts cycling, camping sales
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UK's Halfords lifts profit outlook as summer weather boosts cycling, camping sales

Aug 27 (Reuters) - Britain's Halfords forecast annual profit ahead of market expectations on Thursda...

27th August, 2026

Image for Hungarian government to raise minimum old-age pension, PM Magyar says
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Hungarian government to raise minimum old-age pension, PM Magyar says

BUDAPEST, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Hungary's government will raise the minimum old-age pension to 120,000...

27th August, 2026