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UK Economy Rebounds Sharply, But Energy Shock Clouds Outlook
The United Kingdom economy delivered a stronger-than-expected performance in February, offering a brief sign of resilience before mounting geopolitical risks…
£10 Billion Sale of UK Port Giant Draws Global Infrastructure Heavyweights
LONDON, April 8 — A high-stakes sale of a controlling interest in Associated British Ports (ABP) is beginning to attract…
UK Weighs Targeted Support for Households as Energy Costs Surge
LONDON — The British government is considering targeted financial support for lower-income households as energy costs rise sharply in the…
China AI Startup Moonshot Targets £7.9 Billion Valuation
BEIJING — Chinese artificial intelligence startup Moonshot is aiming for a valuation of about £7.9 billion (US$10 billion) as it…
Qualcomm Wins as UK Consumer Lawsuit Over Chip Royalties Is Dropped
LONDON — A major consumer lawsuit accusing semiconductor giant Qualcomm of abusing its market dominance has been withdrawn in the…
UK Jobless Rate Climbs to Five-Year High at 5.2% Amid Sluggish Economy
LONDON — Britain’s unemployment rate climbed to 5.2% in the final quarter of 2025, marking its highest level in five…
US Eases Oil Sanctions on Venezuela as Trump Signals Possible Visit
WASHINGTON: The United States has relaxed key oil sanctions on Venezuela, with President Donald Trump indicating that he intends to…
ECB to Broaden Euro Liquidity Safety Net to Strengthen Global Currency Standing
MUNICH: The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced plans to widen access to its euro liquidity safety mechanism to central…
EU cautions against Trump tariff threat linked to Greenland bid
BRUSSELS : European Union leaders have warned that US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on European countries over…