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‘Urgent action’ needed to protect workers from heat stress in warming world, UN says

Climate change is making heatwaves more common and intense, and workers worldwide are already experiencing the health impacts International News via Reuters: Governments and employers should...

UK government to take over Liberty Steel division after collapse

The government's takeover of the business marks its second intervention in the industry International News via Reuters: The British government said it will take control of...

European shares edge up ahead of Powell’s speech

The pan-European STOXX 600 index was up 0.2% as of 0856 GMT, and set for a third consecutive weekly gain International News via Reuters: European shares...

UK blocks Versarien asset sale to Chinese-linked joint venture on security grounds

The final order prevents the transfer and use of both tangible and intangible assets International News via Reuters: Britain blocked the proposed acquisition of graphene-related assets...

Telehealth firm Ro enlists Serena Williams to promote weight-loss drugs

The 23-time Grand Slam champion will headline a multi-year national marketing campaign for GLP-1 drugs International News via Reuters: Telehealth company Ro has tapped tennis star...

Firefighter injured in Portugal blaze as crew flees wall of fire

At least three people have been killed in Portugal's wildfires over the past week International News via Reuters: A Portuguese firefighter suffered severe burns on Thursday...

Prosthetics maker Ottobock eyes over 6 billion euro valuation in possible IPO, source says

Owner and Chairman Hans Georg Naeder and his family will likely put 25% to 30% of their shares up for sale in the IPO International...

Hedge funds picked WH Smith as a top short before share slump, Hazeltree data shows

WH Smith lowered its annual profit outlook on Thursday after a review revealed earnings had been overstated in its North America division International News via...

EU still seeking lower US tariff for wine and spirits, says trade commissioner

U.S. buyers of French Champagne, Irish whiskey and Italian Prosecco could face significant price rises International News via Reuters: The European Commission will keep pressing for...

JPMorgan hires two investment bankers to bolster services to energy companies

Both Barrett and Epstein will be based in Houston, and are joining the bank as managing directors International News via Reuters: JPMorgan Chase has hired two...

Global equities retreat, as oil and dollar advance

Oil futures advanced, bolstered by signs of strong U.S. demand and uncertainty over efforts to end the war in Ukraine International News via Reuters: Global equities were...

UK firms report strongest activity in a year in August PMI survey

Sterling jumped by a fifth of a cent against the U.S. dollar as investors saw the unexpectedly strong reading as lessening the case for...
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