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Swiss finance minister and UBS boss face off ahead of capital decision
ZURICH, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Swiss Finance Minister Karin Keller-Sutter and UBS (UBSG.S), opens new tab CEO Sergio Ermotti on Tuesday defended their opposing views on new Swiss capital rules in a last
UK borrowing overshoot darkens backdrop for Healey's budget
MANCHESTER, England, Sept 22 (Reuters) - Britain's government borrowed more than expected in August, pushing the deficit for the financial year so far further above official forecasts and adding to a
Switzerland's On Holding plans $1 bln buyback through 2029, sets long-term targets
Sept 22 (Reuters) - On Holding (49G.BN), opens new tab has authorised a share repurchase programme of up to $1 billion through the end of 2029, the Swiss sportswear brand said on Tuesday, as it announ
Russia will have budget deficit not exceeding 3% of GDP in 2026, Finance Minister says
MOSCOW, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Russia will have a budget deficit equal to 3% of gross domestic product in 2026, almost double the plan and more than last year, Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said on Mon
German inflation to stay high, growth has slowed, Bundesbank says
FRANKFURT, Sept 21 (Reuters) - Inflation in Germany is set to remain elevated for some time due to higher energy costs linked to the Iran conflict and healthcare reforms due next year, the Bundesbank
Blackwall and Silvertown tunnel fees increase from today
Heavy goods vehicles: The off-peak charge will rise by 25p to £5.25, while the peak charge will increase by 50p to £10.50 Charges apply in both directions from 06:00 to 22:00. On weekdays, the highe
Vienna and Rome spearhead red tape bonfire to boost EU competitiveness
Good morning. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay in office despite historic losses for his Christian Democratic Union at the hands of both far-right and far-left parties in regional el
UK property asking prices rise for first time since May, Rightmove says
LONDON, Sept 21 (Reuters) - British property sellers have increased the prices they want for their homes for the first time since May, real estate website Rightmove said on Monday. Prices for propert
Germany's Merz stands his ground but for how long?
Friedrich Merz did not mince his words. Sunday's regional election in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern was a "disaster" for his Christian Democratic Union (CDU), the German chancellor said. Early results sugge
BBC Radio 4 - Sunday Worship, Holy Coasts - Northumberland Pilgrimage
Chris: Good morning and welcome to Sunday Worship. I'm Chris Humble. I live here in the North-East of England and I am privileged to spend some of my time making pilgrimages. Today we are going to wa
Could Northern Ireland produce WWE's next big star?
'I will be a WWE champion': Meet the young wrestlers dreaming big For many wrestling fans growing up meant watching stars like The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin and John Cena on television. But for
Spain to suspend U-20 match in Ceuta after government request due to political tensions
The Spanish football federation (RFEF) is set to suspend a men's under-20 match that was due to take place in Ceuta after the government requested it was moved due to safety concerns. The Spain Under
French finance ministry expects record debt in 2026, reaching nearly 120% of GDP
PARIS, Sept 19 (Reuters) - France's debt is expected to reach a record high of 119.3% of output in 2026, with a projected debt-to-GDP ratio of 121.7% in 2027, the finance ministry said on Saturday, in
Monaco go top of Ligue 1 as woes continue for Lens
MONACO, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Monaco striker Paris Brunner continued his hot scoring streak as the club kept up their winning start to the Ligue 1 season with a 2-1 win at home over troubled RC Lens on
Germany plans cut in energy tax to lower petrol prices, Bild reports
BERLIN, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Germany's government plans to cut the energy tax on gasoline by €0.14 ($0.16) per litre, newspaper Bild reported on Friday. In addition, Berlin is working on a gasoline p
US, UK companies cut FX hedges to lowest since 2024, survey shows
LONDON, Sept 18 (Reuters) - Companies in the United States and Britain cut their hedges against big swings in the currency markets to the lowest in at least two years in the second quarter on the back
Italy readies navy to protect its shipping amid Bab el-Mandeb tensions
ROME, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Italy is preparing for a possible naval mission to safeguard its merchant shipping as security concerns mount in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Defence Minister Guido Crosetto sai
Putin says Russia's 2027 budget deficit seen at around 2% of GDP
MOSCOW, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday the country's budget deficit was projected to be around 2% of gross domestic product in 2027. "According to preliminary e
Poland's LPP second-quarter profit jumps on robust store sales, cost control
Sept 17 (Reuters) - Poland's largest fashion retailer LPP (LPPP.WA), opens new tab reported a 64% rise in second-quarter net profit to 768 million zlotys ($202.50 million) on Thursday, driven by stron