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Energy support measures could challenge France, Britain's finances, Fitch says

By Yoruk Bahceli LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - Fitch Ratings is watching whether European governments...

6th March, 2026

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Finance

Ofgem chief Brearley to leave for UK energy department role

March 6 (Reuters) - British energy regulator Ofgem said on Friday its chief Jonathan Brearley will s...

6th March, 2026

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Finance

Private jets emerge as alternative way out of the Gulf as Iran conflict intensifies

By Abir Ahmar and Federico Maccioni DUBAI, March 6 (Reuters) - When Samuel Lait launched his private...

6th March, 2026

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Finance

China expresses 'grave concern' over EU's proposed Industrial Accelerator Act

BEIJING, March 6 (Reuters) - China commerce ministry on Friday expressed "grave concern" over the EU...

6th March, 2026

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Finance

FTSE indexes set for worst week in nearly a year as Middle East tensions weigh

March 6 (Reuters) - The UK's main indexes were on track for their biggest weekly decline in almost a...

6th March, 2026

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Finance

Germany's Merz faces first state election test

By James Mackenzie BERLIN, March 6 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz faces his first elec...

6th March, 2026

Image for Lanxess shares plunge after Advent calls off Envalior share purchase
Finance

Lanxess shares plunge after Advent calls off Envalior share purchase

March 6 (Reuters) - Shares in Lanxess tumbled on Friday to a 17-year low after the German speciality...

6th March, 2026

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Finance

Axel Springer set to buy Telegraph in $667 million deal, Financial Times reports

March 6 (Reuters) - Axel Springer is set to agree a deal for the Telegraph Media Group in a 500 mill...

6th March, 2026

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Finance

Iceland plans August 29 referendum on EU talks, broadcaster RUV reports

COPENHAGEN, March 6 (Reuters) - Iceland's government proposed on Friday to hold a referendum on Augu...

6th March, 2026

Image for Parvus doubles stake to become second-largest investor in betting giant Flutter
Finance

Parvus doubles stake to become second-largest investor in betting giant Flutter

March 6 (Reuters) - Activist investor Parvus Asset Management doubled its stake in FanDuel-owner Flu...

6th March, 2026

Image for Berlin warns against losing sight of Ukraine's needs amid Iran war
Finance

Berlin warns against losing sight of Ukraine's needs amid Iran war

BERLIN, March 6 (Reuters) - German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Friday warned against neglect...

6th March, 2026

Image for Sterling pulls back as Iran war sees investors flock to safe havens
Finance

Sterling pulls back as Iran war sees investors flock to safe havens

By Sophie Kiderlin LONDON, March 6 (Reuters) - The British pound slipped for a second straight sessi...

6th March, 2026