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"ECB holds interest rates steady despite weak economic growth"

"ECB holds interest rates steady despite weak economic growth"

The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged during its July meeting, as data indicated the eurozone economy continued to expand at a slow rate. The Frankfurt-based institution, in a move widely anticipated as a temporary stop before potential reductions later this year, opted against lowering borrowing costs, keeping

"River Island faces collapse unless landlords support restructuring deal"

"River Island faces collapse unless landlords support restructuring deal"

River Island Faces Potential Collapse Without Rent Cuts and Store Closures River Island has warned it may not survive unless landlords agree to a restructuring plan that includes shutting 33 locations and significantly reducing rent payments. New documents reveal the retailer urgently requires £10 million by mid-September, with potential

UK auto production hits lowest since 1953 outside pandemic

UK auto production hits lowest since 1953 outside pandemic

British car and van production fell sharply in the first half of the year, reaching its lowest level since 1953 outside the pandemic period, amid disruptions caused by U.S. trade policies. Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) reveals that vehicle manufacturing in the UK dropped

"Lloyds CEO cautions Reeves over bank tax increases amid 17% profit surge"

"Lloyds CEO cautions Reeves over bank tax increases amid 17% profit surge"

The head of the UK’s biggest mortgage provider has cautioned Rachel Reeves that imposing higher taxes on banks in the upcoming budget could hinder Labour’s strategy for leveraging the financial sector to drive economic growth. Charlie Nunn, CEO of Lloyds Banking Group, stated that a tax increase on

Lloyds warns of UK economic downturn; Musk predicts tough times for Tesla – business updates

Lloyds warns of UK economic downturn; Musk predicts tough times for Tesla – business updates

### Manufacturing Output in Germany Expected to Decline in July Recent data suggests that Germany's manufacturing sector may experience a contraction in July, as indicated by an initial reading of the purchasing managers’ index (PMI). The preliminary PMI figure stood at 49.2, below the 50-point threshold that

"Ads featuring 'too thin' model get banned, says M&S"

"Ads featuring 'too thin' model get banned, says M&S"

An image used by the high street retailer Marks & Spencer has been prohibited for showing a model who appeared “unhealthily thin.” The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) stated that the model’s pose, clothing selection, and a downward camera angle contributed to the impression that she was excessively slender. The

"EU readies €100bn contingency for potential 30% US tariffs threat"

"EU readies €100bn contingency for potential 30% US tariffs threat"

The EU is prepared to impose close to €100bn (£87bn) in tariffs on goods imported from the US, including bourbon whiskey and Boeing aircraft, if no trade agreement is reached with Donald Trump by next week. On Wednesday, the European Commission announced its intention to merge two previously drafted lists