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TOP NEWS SUMMARY: PMIs show hit to European economy from Ukraine war

The following is a summary of top news stories Thursday.

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COMPANIES

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Toshiba shareholders voted against a proposal to split the Japanese conglomerate into...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 11:14


TOP NEWS: UK economy boosted by service sector growth in March

A strong contribution from the UK services sector helped to offset weaker manufacturing sector growth in March, preliminary survey results from S&P Global showed on...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 10:13


UK PM Boris Johnson calls for action against Russian gold reserves

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson called on Thursday for the world to prevent Russia using its gold reserves, ahead of a NATO summit on Moscow's...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 09:15


UK Chancellor Sunak warns of ‘challenging and uncertain times’ ahead

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has warned the UK is facing ‘challenging and uncertain’ times after official forecasters predicted the biggest fall in living...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 08:39


LONDON BRIEFING: Lloyd's of London in profit but expects war claims

Lloyd's of London on Thursday said it made a big swing back into profit last year, but the insurance market warned that the conflict in...

Thu, 24/03/2022 - 08:20


UPDATE: UK chancellor cuts fuel duty and pledges lower income tax

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak on Wednesday offered help through the tax system for millions of workers as the cost-of-living crisis and war...

Wed, 23/03/2022 - 14:37


TOP NEWS: Chancellor Rishi Sunak cuts UK fuel duty by 5p per litre

A 5p per litre cut in fuel duty has been announced by Chancellor Rishi Sunak.

The reduction will be implemented at 6pm on Wednesday and...

Wed, 23/03/2022 - 13:20


TOP NEWS: UK growth forecast slashed amid Ukraine conflict, inflation

Forecasts for economic growth have been slashed due to the uncertainty caused by the Ukraine war and rising inflation as Chancellor Rishi Sunak acknowledged the...

Wed, 23/03/2022 - 13:18


TOP NEWS SUMMARY: Shell and BP keep London positive before mini-budget

The following is a summary of top news stories Wednesday.

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COMPANIES

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Alibaba said it will increase the size of its share repurchase programme...

Wed, 23/03/2022 - 10:42


TOP NEWS: UK house prices edge higher in January, as annual rate slows

The average price for a house in the UK rose slightly in January, according to the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday.

On an...

Wed, 23/03/2022 - 10:13


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