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Eleanor Butler

Business

Nord Stream sues London insurers over pipeline blasts

Insurance firms in England are being sued by Nord Stream after refusing to cover pipeline sabotage costs.

Economy

Modest growth for UK economy after dip into recession

Strong spending in the services sector has seen the UK return to growth.

Business

Morocco pushes ahead with green hydrogen investment

The Moroccan government is betting on green hydrogen to spearhead its sustainable energy transition.

Business

Boeing whistleblower found dead in the US

John Barnett, former employee of plane manufacturer Boeing, has died after raising the alarm about the firm’s production standards.

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Business

Airbnb bans indoor surveillance cameras in rentals

Rental platform Airbnb says it will prioritise guest privacy following complaints of hidden cameras in properties.

Economy

UK unemployment rises and wage growth cools

Weakness in the job market suggests inflationary pressures are easing, although the Bank of England will likely remain cautious about rate cuts.

Business

Zara owner under pressure to give supply chain details

Unlike other major retailers, Inditex doesn't share the names of its suppliers - a stance that makes investors nervous.

Business

The confidence gap: Why most women have never asked for a pay rise

Only 43% of women have asked for a pay rise during their careers, despite most feeling unsatisfied with their salaries.

Economy

Managing money as a couple: All's fair in love and…budgeting?

As the norms of relationships are changing, so is the way we're deciding to manage our money.

Economy

UK Spring Budget: Chancellor cuts taxes as election looms

Jeremy Hunt, Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, has presented the Budget for his economic strategy - here are the key takeaways.

Markets

ECB staff push back against 'authoritarian' climate views

Aggrieved employees claim the organisation's green stance undermines principles of diversity and inclusion.

Business

'Badly Broken' Bayer postpones split to improve performance

The German pharmaceutical group sees annual sales drop as its CEO admits the firm has four challenges that "urgently must be addressed".

Economy

Turkish inflation rockets to almost 70%, shattering rate pause hopes

Inflation in Turkey surged to a 15-month high in February, surpassing expectations and fuelling fears of further rate hikes.

Economy

35-year mortgages on the rise as UK buyers struggle financially

Banks warn of a surge in long-term mortgages as buyers seek to get on the housing ladder.

Markets

Would you trust a robot with your finances?

Robo-advising can be a cheap, low-effort option for non-professional investors, but a lack of human input also has its drawbacks.

Business

Swiss bank chief Thomas Jordan resigns after more than a decade

The longest-serving major central bank governor will step down after a 12-year stint with the SNB.

Economy

Italy’s GDP inches higher but deficit comes in far worse than forecast

Italy records marginally positive GDP results yet its deficit for 2023 drastically overshoots expectations.

Economy

UK house prices climb as buyers return to market

House prices in the UK have risen year-on-year for the first time in 13 months, signalling a recovery after last year’s property slump.

Economy

UK: Why next week's Budget is set to be underwhelming

UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will outline his spring Budget next Wednesday. Here's what we know so far.

Business

Vodafone in discussions to sell Italian arm to Swisscom

Mobile phone giant Vodafone is in negotiations to sell its Italian business, a deal it values at €8 billion.

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