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BAE workers in northern England plan strike over pay, union says
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Workers at British defence group BAE Systems in northwest England plan to...
2nd February, 2026
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Uber in talks with French social security agency after driver status dispute
PARIS, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Uber said on Monday it was in talks with French social security agency Urss...
2nd February, 2026
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UK manufacturing PMI rises to highest since August 2024
By David Milliken LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A closely watched barometer of the health of Britain's m...
2nd February, 2026
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Euro zone factory activity contracts in January but output rebounds, PMI shows
BENGALURU, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Euro zone factory activity remained in contraction territory in January...
2nd February, 2026
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Italian manufacturing contracts for second straight month in January, PMI shows
ROME, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Italy's manufacturing sector contracted for a second month running in Januar...
2nd February, 2026
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Spain's manufacturing sector faces rough start to 2026, PMI shows
MADRID, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Spain's manufacturing sector began the year on a weak note, with new order...
2nd February, 2026
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Tens of thousands of transport workers walk off job in Germany
BERLIN, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Commuters across Germany faced freezing temperatures and empty platforms o...
2nd February, 2026
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Russian manufacturing contraction eases but VAT hike fuels inflation, PMI shows
MOSCOW, Feb 2 (Reuters) - Russia's manufacturing sector showed signs of stabilisation in January, wi...
2nd February, 2026
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UK employers see 2026 pay rises in 3%-3.5% range, survey shows
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British businesses are most likely to be planning to raise pay this year b...
2nd February, 2026
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Sudanese man jailed in UK for murdering asylum hotel worker
LONDON, Jan 30 (Reuters) - A Sudanese asylum seeker was jailed on Friday for a minimum of 29 years f...
30th January, 2026
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German commuter transport faces 'standstill' on Monday amid call for strike
FRANKFURT, Jan 30 (Reuters) - German bus and commuter rail services will likely grind to a halt acro...
30th January, 2026
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UK's Original Factory Shop appoints administrators, 1,180 jobs at risk
Jan 28 (Reuters) - British discount retailer The Original Factory Shop appointed administrators on W...
28th January, 2026