Frankfurt builds up clearing volumes as EU seeks to pull business from London

Frankfurt builds up clearing volumes as EU seeks to pull business from London

A general view shows the German stock exchange (Deutsche Boerse) in Frankfurt, Germany, February 12, 2019. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights LONDON, Nov 21 (Reuters) – Deutsche Boerse’s (DB1Gn.DE) derivatives arm said on Tuesday that it has been building up volume in its Euribor futures contract in Frankfurt as the European Union vies with … Read more

Biggest protest in Spain against Catalan amnesty law draws 170,000

Biggest protest in Spain against Catalan amnesty law draws 170,000

[1/4]A general view of Cibeles square as people take part in a protest, after Spain’s socialists reached a deal with the Catalan separatist Junts party for government support, which includes amnesties for people involved with Catalonia’s failed 2017 independence bid, in Madrid, Spain November 18,… Acquire Licensing Rights Read more MADRID, Nov 18 (Reuters) – … Read more

Don’t confuse customers over stablecoins, Bank of England warns lenders

Don’t confuse customers over stablecoins, Bank of England warns lenders

A pedestrian walks past the Bank of England in the City of London, Britain, September 25, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights LONDON, Nov 6 (Reuters) – The Bank of England told lenders on Monday that they must avoid any risk that customers might confuse new forms of e-money like ‘stablecoins’ with standard deposits … Read more

No tax cuts yet, UK finance minister Hunt tells Conservatives

No tax cuts yet, UK finance minister Hunt tells Conservatives

[1/2]British Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt attends the Britain’s Conservative Party’s annual conference in Manchester, Britain, October 2, 2023. REUTERS/Hannah McKay Acquire Licensing Rights Hunt cannot commit to pre-election tax cuts Repeats Sunak’s mantra of ‘tough decisions’ Truss will put more pressure on government MANCHESTER, England, Oct 2 (Reuters) – British finance minister Jeremy … Read more

Lilly’s diabetes drug gets greenlight from UK watchdog

Lilly’s diabetes drug gets greenlight from UK watchdog

The logo of Lilly is seen on a wall of the Lilly France company unit, part of the Eli Lilly and Co drugmaker group, in Fegersheim near Strasbourg, France, February 1, 2018. Picture taken February 1, 2018. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Sept 8 (Reuters) – Eli Lilly’s (LLY.N) diabetes drug Mounjaro has gained … Read more

Rolling Stones launch new album ‘Hackney Diamonds’

Rolling Stones launch new album ‘Hackney Diamonds’

LONDON, Sept 6 (Reuters) – The Rolling Stones announced “Hackney Diamonds”, their first album of original music for 18 years and first since the death of drummer Charlie Watts, who played on two of the tracks, at the Hackney Empire on Wednesday. Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood – the surviving core of the … Read more

Novo Nordisk launches weight-loss drug Wegovy in Britain

Novo Nordisk launches weight-loss drug Wegovy in Britain

A 0.25 mg injection pen of Novo Nordisk’s weight-loss drug Wegovy is shown in this photo illustration in Oslo, Norway, September 1, 2023. REUTERS/Victoria Klesty/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights Novo announces launch of Wegovy in the United Kingdom Novo says launch will be “controlled and limited” Drug to be available through specialist NHS scheme and … Read more

UK air traffic failure set to disrupt flights for days

UK air traffic failure set to disrupt flights for days

Around 1,500 flights cancelled on Monday Knock-on effects to last for days Ryanair asks questions over lack of a back-up system LONDON, Aug 29 (Reuters) – The British government was working with airlines on Tuesday to help ensure passengers stranded in airports across Europe can get home after an air traffic control glitch caused widespread … Read more

Healy ruled out of otherwise full strength Irish squad

Healy ruled out of otherwise full strength Irish squad

Rugby Union – Six Nations Championship – Ireland Captain’s Run – Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland – March 17, 2023 Ireland’s Cian Healy during training REUTERS/Lorraine O’Sullivan/File photo Acquire Licensing Rights DUBLIN, Aug 27 (Reuters) – Ireland prop Cian Healy was ruled out of the World Cup through injury on Sunday as coach Andy Farrell named … Read more

England, Spain kick off final of record-breaking Women’s World Cup

England, Spain kick off final of record-breaking Women’s World Cup

[1/10]Soccer Football – FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023 – Final – Spain v England – Stadium Australia, Sydney, Australia – August 20, 2023 Spain’s Olga Carmona celebrates scoring their first goal REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake Acquire Licensing Rights SYDNEY, Aug 20 (Reuters) – England and Spain kicked off the final of the … Read more