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Image for Berlin targets TenneT Germany stake purchase in early 2026, ministry letter showsFinance

Berlin Targets TenneT Germany Stake Purchase in Early 2026, Ministry Letter Shows

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What Did UK's Reeves Say in Her Budget Speech?

Image for UK reforms 'motability' scheme to curb 'generous' taxpayers subsidiesFinance

UK Reforms 'motability' Scheme to Curb 'generous' Taxpayers Subsidies

Image for Ireland tightens immigration rules in bid to slow population growthFinance

Ireland Tightens Immigration Rules in Bid to Slow Population Growth

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Belgian National Strike Disrupts Schools, Flights and Public Transport

Date: November 26, 2025

By Charlotte Van Campenhout BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The third and final day of a national strike in Belgium on Wednesday grounded most flights at Brussels Airport and disrupted public transport. The...

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UK's Reeves Raises Tax Burden to Post-War High to Shore up Finances

Date: November 25, 2025

By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves is likely to announce tens of billions of pounds of new tax increases on Wednesday in a budget that puts her credibility...

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UK Government Gives New Powers to Mayors in England to Introduce Travel Levy

Date: November 25, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -The British government plans to hand new powers to local mayors in England to introduce a new levy on visitors' overnight trips, it said on Tuesday, a day before the annual budget....

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Russian Barrage on Kyiv Kills Seven, Disrupts Energy Supplies

Date: November 25, 2025

By Pavel Polityuk and Olena Harmash KYIV (Reuters) -Russia launched a new barrage of drones and missiles at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv on Tuesday, officials said, killing seven people, wounding 21,...

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Germany's Christmas Markets Grapple With Soaring Security Costs

Date: November 25, 2025

By Friederike Heine BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's Christmas markets, a major tourist draw for local economies, are grappling with unprecedented security costs following a series of attacks. A nationwide...

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How French Teachers' Pensions Leave Students Falling Behind

Date: November 25, 2025

By Leigh Thomas PARIS (Reuters) -France's education budget is being squeezed by its pension system: of the 90 billion euros earmarked for schools next year, more than a quarter will go to retired...