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Economy
UK finance minister under pressure to restore market confidence
London (AFP) - Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves is expected to address parliament Tuesday to try and regain the confidence...
Trial over Apple App Store ‘surcharge’ opens in UK
London (AFP) - Apple was accused Monday of abusing the dominant position of its app store at the start of...
Operation to pull out illegal miners from abandoned S. African pit
Stilfontein (South Africa) (AFP) - Rescuers on Monday hoisted seven illegal miners and at least four bodies from an abandoned...
China saw booming exports in 2024 as Trump tariffs loom
Beijing (AFP) - China's exports surged to a record high in 2024, providing a much-needed boost for the economy as...
Los Angeles fire evacuees face price gouging
Santa Monica (United States) (AFP) - Days after an inferno razed Pacific Palisades, Maya Lieberman is desperate to find somewhere...
UK treasurer says London ‘natural home’ for Chinese finance
Beijing (AFP) - British treasurer Rachel Reeves said Saturday that London was a "natural home" for Chinese finance during a...
US hiring beats expectations in December to cap solid year
Washington (AFP) - US job gains soared past expectations in December, according to government data released Friday, in a sign...
UK finance minister begins China visit amid govt bond crisis
Beijing (AFP) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves began a visit to China on Saturday, seeking to revive dialogue with...
US, UK unveil widespread sanctions against Russia’s energy sector
Washington (AFP) - The United States and Britain on Friday announced sanctions against Russia's energy sector, including oil giant Gazprom...
UK gas reserves ‘concerningly low’: Biggest supplier
London (AFP) - Britain's biggest gas supplier said Friday UK storage levels are "concerningly low" owing to high demand caused...
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