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Eurozone inflation rises unexpectedly to 2.6%
Eurozone prices increased marginally faster than anticipated in July, a development that might cause the European Central Bank (ECB) to reconsider its plans for further rate reductions.
Global IT systems crash after CrowdStrike update hits Microsoft
Thousands of businesses around the world were thrown into disarray on Friday after a software update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike led to Microsoft-run system crashes at airlines, banks, hospitals, media outlets and retailers.
UK election: Labour in landslide as Tories wiped out
Britain’s Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer, swept to power after the ruling Conservative Party was booted from office in a humiliating defeat - the worst in its history.
BoE's Broadbent says interest rate cut 'possible' in summer
Bank of England deputy governor Ben Broadbent said on Monday that it was "possible" that interest rates could be cut this summer.
Currys slumps as Elliott walks away from takeover talks
Shares in Currys slumped on Monday as US private equity firm Elliott Advisors pulled from the race to take over the UK electrical retailer after "multiple attempts” to discuss an offer were rebuffed.
EZ manufacturing activity eases slightly in Feb - PMI
Eurozone manufacturing activity slowed slightly in February, but signs continued that contraction in the sector was easing, according to flash estimates from a survey published on Friday.
UK spring Budget set for March 6, fuelling election speculation
Britain's spring budget statement will be delivered on March 6, the Treasury announced on Wednesday, amid suggestions the government may axe inheritance tax in an attempt to narrow a large opinion poll deficit ahead of a General Election which must be called by January 2025.