Turkey says talks on Finland and Sweden’s NATO bids to continue, but summit not a deadline
Discussions between Turkey, Finland and Sweden about the Nordic countries' NATO membership will continue but an alliance summit in Madrid next week is not a...
Putin fears “spark of democracy”, Germany’s Scholz says
Russian President Vladimir Putin fears the "spark of democracy" spreading to his country, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said, adding that he was trying to divide...
EXCLUSIVE Tim’s top investor Vivendi seeks 31 bln euro landline grid valuation -source
Telecom Italia's (TIM) top investor Vivendi wants the phone group to value its fixed landline network at 31 billion euros ($33 billion) in any sale,...
Oil swings higher as tight supplies overshadow demand destruction
Oil prices swung higher in volatile trading on Monday, as traders focused on tight supplies over slowing global economic growth. Brent crude futures gained $1.22,...
Far-right sends shockwaves in France after electoral breakthrough
France's far-right scored a historic success in legislative elections on Sunday increasing its number of lawmakers almost tenfold and cementing the party's rise from fringe...
EU’s top diplomat calls Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian grain a war crime
Russia is committing a war crime by blocking the export of millions of tonnes of Ukrainian grain, the European Union's foreign policy chief said on...
Bank of England withdraws mortgage affordability test
The Bank of England said on Monday that its Financial Policy Committee would withdraw its mortgage affordability test recommendation following a review of the mortgage...
British energy regulator plans new rules to help customers as prices soar
Britain's energy regulator on Monday proposed new measures to protect consumers and prevent energy suppliers from charging high direct debit payments as households struggle to...
UK minister warns public sector workers not to expect above-inflation pay rises
The British government needs to be sensible about public sector pay, junior treasury minister Simon Clarke said on Monday, warning that above-inflation rises would only...
EasyJet cuts more flights to try to manage disruption
Low-cost airline easyJet (EZJ.L) said on Monday it was cutting thousands more flights this summer after London Gatwick and Amsterdam airports reduced capacity and it battled staff...