EU prices killing competitiveness – industry leaders
EU industry associations have urged Brussels to cut energy prices and carbon costs to protect the bloc’s competitiveness Read Full Article at RT.com
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US claims Peru risking sovereignty in megaport dispute with China
The US has warned Peru may lose sovereignty over the Chinese-operated Chancay port after a court ruling Read Full Article at RT.com
Trump urged to drag Mexico and Canada into Chinese trade war – Reuters
The US could force Mexico and Canada to back the broader economic fight with China, according to five senators Read Full Article at RT.com
City stalwart Schroders to be sold to US rival in £9.9bn deal
Schroders has agreed a £9.9bn takeover by US asset manager Nuveen, ending more than 200 years of independence in a blow to the London Stock Exchange. Read more: City stalwart…
Ford overtaken by BYD as China reshapes global car industry
Ford has been overtaken in global sales by China’s BYD, highlighting the rapid rise of electric carmakers as Western manufacturers struggle with the EV transition. Read more: Ford overtaken by…
Tangible raises $4.3m seed round to unlock scalable debt finance for hardtech firms
Fintech startup Tangible has secured $4.3m in seed funding led by Pale Blue Dot to help hardtech companies access structured debt finance and reduce reliance on dilutive equity. Read more:…
Norfolk police chief calls for tougher penalties for prolific shoplifters
Norfolk’s chief constable has urged swifter and tougher sentencing for repeat shoplifters as reported offences continue to rise and court backlogs persist. Read more: Norfolk police chief calls for tougher…
Lloyds Banking Group to close 95 more branches across UK
Lloyds Banking Group will shut 95 more branches across Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, citing falling footfall as customers shift to mobile banking. Read more: Lloyds Banking Group to…
Russian energy cut key to EU economic woes – Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has said the EU is in “emergency mode” due to soaring energy costs after losing Russian supply Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian MP calls out ‘idiots’ and ‘scoundrels’ for throttling Telegram
Senior Russian lawmaker Sergey Mironov has slammed officials in the country for restricting the Telegram messenger Read Full Article at RT.com