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European Union mulling order for Sputnik V - report
The European Union is reportedly considering ordering Russia’s Sputnik V Covid-19 vaccine, as it looks to get its embattled vaccination programme back on track.
Danone CEO forced out after shareholder pressure
Activist shareholders have succeeded in forcing the departure of Danone chairman and chief executive Emmanuel Faber after complaints about the yoghurt-maker’s financial performance.
Iran urges US to lift sanctions before national election
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday that the US should drop sanctions before the next Iranian elections in June if it wanted to revive the nuclear deal.
EU will hit Q1 Covid-19 vaccination goals, Commission says
Pfizer's ramp-up in production of its Covid-19 vaccine will allow the European Union to meet its vaccination goals in the first quarter, a top European official said.
FCA probing Provident Financial consumer credit unit
Doorstep lender Provident Financial on Monday said the UK’s financial regulator has started a probe into its consumer credit unit.
Flutter considering spinoff for FanDuel brand
Gambling company Flutter said it was considering spinning off its FanDuel business to cash on the growing US sports betting market.