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Image for Bank of England's Bailey says 'not going to rush' judgements on rate rises, BBC reportsFinance

Bank of England's Bailey Says 'not Going to Rush' Judgements on Rate Rises, BBC Reports

Image for UK's Rentokil posts sturdy first-quarter revenue on improved pricesFinance

UK's Rentokil Posts Sturdy First-Quarter Revenue on Improved Prices

Image for EQT restarts sale of contact lens maker Ginko in at least $1 billion deal, sources sayFinance

Eqt Restarts Sale of Contact Lens Maker Ginko in at Least $1 Billion Deal, Sources Say

Image for France releases oil tanker linked to Russia after ship owner pays fineFinance

France Releases Oil Tanker Linked to Russia After Ship Owner Pays Fine

Image for UK's Hays net fees drop as hiring demand remains weak in Germany

UK's Hays Net Fees Drop as Hiring Demand Remains Weak in Germany

Date: April 16, 2026

April 16 (Reuters) - British recruiter Hays reported an 8% fall in third-quarter net fees on Thursday, hurt by continued weak hiring demand in Germany, its largest market, but said it expected fiscal...

Image for Zara owner Inditex reports unauthorised access to transaction databases

Zara Owner Inditex Reports Unauthorised Access to Transaction Databases

Date: April 16, 2026

April 16 (Reuters) - Zara owner Inditex said it had identified unauthorised access to databases hosted by a third party containing information on transactions with customers. The databases do not...

Image for UK's Ashmore reports $900 million quarterly outflows as Middle East war hits emerging markets

UK's Ashmore Reports $900 Million Quarterly Outflows as Middle East War Hits Emerging Markets

Date: April 16, 2026

April 16 (Reuters) - British wealth manager Ashmore on Thursday reported net outflows of $900 million for the third quarter of its fiscal year as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East...

Image for Prince Harry praises Australia's leadership on social media ban as Meghan tells of online bullying

Prince Harry Praises Australia's Leadership on Social Media Ban as Meghan Tells of Online Bullying

Date: April 16, 2026

By Alasdair Pal SYDNEY, April 16 (Reuters) - Britain's Prince Harry on Thursday praised Australia's "epic" leadership on curbing harmful social media use for teens, as his wife Meghan, Duchess of...

Image for CSG signs nearly 300 million euro ammunition supply deal with European customer

Csg Signs Nearly 300 Million Euro Ammunition Supply Deal With European Customer

Date: April 16, 2026

PRAGUE, April 16 (Reuters) - Czech defence group CSG signed a nearly 300 million euro ($353.97 million) contract with a European customer to supply artillery ammunition, it said on Thursday. The deal...

Image for UK's Dunelm sees annual profit at lower end of market view on weak consumer spending

UK's Dunelm Sees Annual Profit at Lower End of Market View on Weak Consumer Spending

Date: April 16, 2026

April 16 (Reuters) - British homeware retailer Dunelm on Thursday forecast its annual profit at the lower end of market expectations, citing persistent weak consumer spending due to uncertainty linked...