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Eleanor Butler

Business

Boeing faces new probe over reports workers faked inspections

The US regulator has launched an investigation into Boeing after the firm reported that workers falsified inspection records on some 787 planes.

Economy

Macron and Xi talk trade on visit to Paris amid subsidy spat

Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his official state visit to France as tensions over electric vehicles and state subsidies simmer.

Economy

Turkey halts all trade with Israel over humanitarian crisis in Gaza

A freeze on imports and exports will continue until the Israeli government allows aid to reach Gaza, says Turkey’s ministry of trade.

Business

Crédit Agricole announces earnings jump while rival’s profits plummet

France’s second largest bank surpasses profit expectations while competitor Société Générale sees earnings dip.

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Business

Which European country is the favourite of foreign investors?

For the fifth straight year, France has trumped Germany and the UK to become Europe's foreign investment hub.

Business

French government will 'fight' against TotalEnergies’ New York listing

A move to Wall Street is not in the best interest of the French people, says Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire.

Business

OnlyFans faces probe over claims children could access adult content

UK watchdog says the video-sharing site used by sex workers lacks robust age-verification checks.

Economy

Most of Germany’s 'open door' refugees now in work

Of the refugees who arrived in 2015, 64% of them are employed. However, there are many more women who are without work.

Business

HSBC chief executive announces unexpected retirement

Noel Quinn is to step down after a tumultuous five years at the helm of the UK-based bank.

Business

L’Occitane owner looks for clean sweep to take skin-care firm private

Austrian billionaire Reinold Geiger offers to buy up shares and take the company back into private hands to focus on "rebuilding the foundation for the long-term sustainable growth of our company".

Markets

Turkey looks towards ExxonMobile for multibillion-dollar LNG deal

As Turkey's relations with the US become easier, Ankara is looking at a change of direction from Moscow for its gas supplies.

Business

Vive la simplification: France wants to cut bureaucracy for businesses

President Macron’s government embarks on a tape-cutting crusade to support overburdened companies and boost growth.

Business

Miner Anglo American rejects BHP’s ‘opportunistic’ takeover bid

The UK miner says the €36 billion offer from its rival is ‘significantly’ too low.

Markets

Deutsche Bank makes highest quarterly profit in 11 years

Germany’s largest lender announces €1.45 billion net income for the first three months of the year.

Business

Boeing announces million-dollar losses after series of safety scandals

The aircraft manufacturer beats Wall Street expectations but still finds itself in crisis mode after a mid-flight cabin panel blowout in January.

Markets

Brewing up demand: Heineken's foaming beer sales beat forecasts

The Dutch brewer sold more beer in Q1 compared with the same time last year, with sales of premium brands doing particularly well.

Business

Italy delivers €10 million fine to Amazon over 'unfair' practices

Authorities say the firm's pre-ticking site design limits the freedom of choice for consumers.

Economy

Large properties boost Britain's housing market despite high rates

Property prices rise to a near-record level in April, although buyers seeking smaller homes still face affordability challenges.

Markets

Private equity giant CVC set to launch €1.6 billion Amsterdam IPO

CVC, which holds stakes in the Six Nations rugby and Lipton Teas, prepares to sell over 100 million shares after years of planning.

Business

No need to jump through hoops! Olympics rental boom may be over

Hoteliers and Airbnb owners in the French capital of Paris are lowering their prices ahead of this year's Olympics as supply outstrips demand.

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