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Image for Britain's Unite reports higher bookings for 2026/27 on robust direct-let demand
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Britain's Unite reports higher bookings for 2026/27 on robust direct-let demand

July 8 (Reuters) - Unite Group, Britain's largest student housing provider, said on Wednesday it has...

8th July, 2026

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Russia tries to jam Musk's Starlink systems to counter Ukrainian drones

By Max Hunder ZAPORIZHZHIA REGION, Ukraine, July 8 (Reuters) - Russian forces are trying to counter...

8th July, 2026

Image for UK's Jet2 says summer bookings rise 7% as Middle East tensions ease
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UK's Jet2 says summer bookings rise 7% as Middle East tensions ease

July 8 (Reuters) - British travel company Jet2 said on Wednesday that easing geopolitical tensions h...

8th July, 2026

Image for Norway's Telenor buys 57.5% stake worth $629 million in Swedish broadband provider
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Norway's Telenor buys 57.5% stake worth $629 million in Swedish broadband provider

COPENHAGEN, July 8 (Reuters) - Norwegian telecom operator Telenor said on Wednesday it has agreed to...

8th July, 2026

Image for UK's IG Group plans Jersey holding company as strategic review advances
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UK's IG Group plans Jersey holding company as strategic review advances

July 8 (Reuters) - Britain's IG Group on Wednesday proposed establishing a new group holding company...

8th July, 2026

Image for UK regulator fines Virgin Media $37 million for preventing contract cancellations
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UK regulator fines Virgin Media $37 million for preventing contract cancellations

July 8 (Reuters) - British media regulator Ofcom fined Virgin Media £28 million ($37.38 million) on...

8th July, 2026

Image for UK regulator finds Severn Trent Water in breach of wastewater obligations
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UK regulator finds Severn Trent Water in breach of wastewater obligations

July 8 (Reuters) - UK water regulator Ofwat said on Wednesday it found Severn Trent Water in breach...

8th July, 2026

Image for New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says
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New US attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - The new attacks by the U.S. on Iran were "absolutely necessary," NATO Sec...

8th July, 2026

Image for UK homebuilder Vistry forecasts first-half loss, CFO resigns
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UK homebuilder Vistry forecasts first-half loss, CFO resigns

July 8 (Reuters) - Britain's largest affordable housing builder Vistry said on Wednesday it expects...

8th July, 2026

Image for Ukrainian drones kill one person, damage two empty oil tankers, Russia says
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Ukrainian drones kill one person, damage two empty oil tankers, Russia says

MOSCOW, July 8 (Reuters) - Ukraine's overnight drone attacks on Russia killed one person and damaged...

8th July, 2026

Image for Germany could gain from planned U.S. port fees on China-built ships, DIW says
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Germany could gain from planned U.S. port fees on China-built ships, DIW says

By Rene Wagner and Maria Martinez BERLIN, July 8 (Reuters) - Germany could benefit from planned U.S....

8th July, 2026

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Morning Bid: Ceasefire? What ceasefire?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Ankur Banerjee And just like that, we're...

8th July, 2026