Business
UK consumer confidence jumps despite lingering inflation pain
By Suban Abdulla LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - British consumers have turned more optimistic about the outlook for the economy and their…
A century after debut, UK music store HMV makes Oxford Street return
By James Davey LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - British music store HMV will on Black Friday return to its former flagship store…
Unions call for Dec 1-3 Brussels Airlines cabin crew strike
BRUSSELS, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Three trade unions representing cabin crews at Brussels Airlines have called for a Dec 1-3 strike to…
Gold poised for second weekly gain as Dollar heads for second weekly fall
By Brijesh Patel Nov 24 (Reuters) - Gold held steady on Friday, set for its second consecutive weekly gain, supported by a…
Brent retreats ahead of OPEC+ oil production decision
By Colleen Howe BEIJING, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Brent crude futures edged down on Friday, extending losses from the previous session, as…
Amazon protests in Europe target warehouses, lockers on busy Black Friday
LONDON, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Workers and activists across Europe plan demonstrations against U.S. e-commerce giant Amazon on Friday, aiming to disrupt…
Oil and gas investment could halve by 2030 to meet climate goal -IEA
PARIS, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The current $800 billion invested annually in the global oil and gas sector could be halved by…
UK businesses grow for first time in three months, but high rates weigh
By Suban Abdulla LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - British companies reported a marginal return to growth in November after three months of…
OECD: German budget crisis could slow down EU economy
BERLIN, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) warned on Thursday that Germany's budget crisis, which has…
Euro zone business activity fell again in Nov, stoking recession fears -PMI
By Jonathan Cable LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The downturn in euro zone business activity eased in November but remained broadbased, suggesting…
Britain’s Jet2 on track after strong summer
LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - British travel company Jet2 said it was on track to meet annual forecasts after it posted a…
Euro bounces as investors cling to sliver of positive euro zone data
By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Nov 23 (Reuters) - The euro rose on Thursday for the first time this week, after data suggested…