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Brussels coordinating plan for EU "defence bonds"
The European Commission is working on an initiative to issue "defence bonds" to finance investment for an increase in military coordination among EU member states, according to vice-president of the body Jyrki Katainen.
Date for Italy referendum on constitutional reform to be set at September meeting
The Italian government will meet on 26 September to decide on a date for the referendum on constitutional reform, the Prime Minister said on Thursday.
Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 debris confirmed in Tanzania
Debris discovered off the coast of Tanzania in June has been confirmed as emanating from the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
iPhone 7 Plus sold out before hitting stores
Apple has sold out of its highly coveted iPhone 7 Plus ahead of its release into stores on Friday.
Bank of England votes unanimously to keep policy unchanged
The Bank of England voted to keep its policy unchanged on Thursday, as expected by economists.
Purplebricks shares rise as AGM begins
Hybrid estate agency Purplebricks Group issued a trading update for the 19 week period to 14 September on Thursday, as investors gathered for the company’s annual general meeting.
Amazon to release voice-controlled Echo speakers in UK
Ecommerce giant Amazon has announced the pending arrival of its Echo speakers to the United Kingdom this autumn.
Europe midday: Stocks turn higher amid lack of direction
European stocks turned a little higher on Thursday, struggling for direction as investors continued to mull over central bank policy.
London midday: Stocks rise as BoE keeps policy unchanged
London stocks recovered from earlier losses on Thursday as the Bank of England decided to keep policy measures unchanged.
Sound Energy shares slide despite positive progress
Europe and Africa-focused upstream oil and gas company Sound Energy announced its unaudited half year report for the six months to 30 June on Thursday - a period in which it made a significant onshore Morocco gas discovery with the potential for a multi Tcf connected gas field, at Tendrara.
Sierra Rutile and Iluka continue merger talks beyond deadline
Sierra Rutile updated the market on its merger transaction with Iluka Investments on Thursday, after a significant deadline elapsed in their agreement.
John Lewis profits dive due to market pressures
John Lewis Partnership, the employee-owned department store giant, reported almost a 60% drop in profits for the first half due to industry price and wage pressures that will result in staff cuts and fewer store openings.
Be Heard Group shares slide on first interim results
Digital marketing services company Be Heard Group announced its unaudited interim results for the six months to 30 June on Thursday, with turnover of £14. 71m, up from £2. 35m in the period to 31 December 2015.
US pre-open: Stocks seen touch higher ahead of data deluge
US futures pointed to a slightly firmer open on Wall Street following losses in the previous session, as investors braced for an avalanche of data releases.
Proteome Sciences shares slide as losses widen
Proteome Sciences released its unaudited interim results for the six months to 30 June on Thursday, with revenues to 30 June increasing 32% to £1. 12m.
Scotgold Resources' full year losses narrows
Gold and silver miner Scotgold Resources’ full-year losses narrowed as it aims to find funding for its Highlands mines.
UK bonuses eclipse pre-crisis peak as finance, tech sectors set new record
The Office for National Statistics has revealed that bonus payments in the UK hit a record £44. 3bn during the last tax year, with growing bonuses paid to the tech sector.
Ford to move all small car production to Mexico
US car manufacturer Ford plans to move all of its remaining small car production to Mexico from the US within the next two years.
Eurozone inflation confirmed at 0.2% in August
Inflation in the eurozone was confirmed at 0. 2% in August, unchanged from July, according to data from Eurostat.
Asia report: Markets mixed on central bank jitters
Markets in Asia finished mixed on Thursday, as traders continued to jitter about the direction of central banks ahead of key meetings and decisions, though volumes were lighter with China, Taiwan and South Korea all closed for public holidays.