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Bank of England says it is open to pro-growth bank reforms
Date: January 20, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England (BoE) is open to discussions with Britain's government about new ways to help boost economic growth by paring back regulatory requirements for the financial...
UK finance regulator warns government over 'harm' from reduced regulation
Date: January 17, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Financial and Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Friday it would collaborate with the government on a new approach that supports economic growth, after finance minister Rachel...
France 'far from ready' to build six new nuclear reactors, auditor says
Date: January 14, 2025
PARIS (Reuters) - France is "far from ready" to build six nuclear reactors, the state's top audit body said on Tuesday, underlining the challenges the country faces in rejuvenating its ageing fleet of...
Italian watchdog investigates telecom italia contract with former network arm
Date: December 23, 2024
MILAN (Reuters) -Italy’s antitrust watchdog has opened an investigation into the business relationship between Telecom Italia (TIM) and FiberCop, the fixed-line network company spun-off from the former phone monopoly. After the 22 billion euro ($22.90 billion) sale of FiberCop to a consortium led by U.S. investment fund KKR last July, TIM signed a 15-year master...
Britain seeks to beef up ofgem energy regulator’s powers
Date: December 19, 2024
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain set out plans on Thursday to strengthen its energy regulator Ofgem to help facilitate the country’s shift towards a decarbonised energy system by 2030 and better protect consumers against bad treatment by suppliers. The Labour government, elected in July, has set out plans to radically overhaul how electricity is generated in...
Britain seeks to beef up ofgem energy regulator’s powers
Date: December 19, 2024
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain set out plans on Thursday to strengthen its energy regulator Ofgem to help facilitate the country’s shift towards a decarbonised energy system by 2030 and better protect consumers against bad treatment by suppliers. The Labour government, elected in July, has set out plans to radically overhaul how electricity is generated in...