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Image for Germany's Merz says economy his main focus after jobless numbers hit 12-year high
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Germany's Merz says economy his main focus after jobless numbers hit 12-year high

BERLIN, Jan 30 (Reuters) - The number of people out of work in Germany remained unchanged in January...

30th January, 2026

Image for UK's Metro Bank plans third round of job cuts, FT reports
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UK's Metro Bank plans third round of job cuts, FT reports

Jan 28 (Reuters) - Britain's Metro Bank has launched the third round of redundancies in as many year...

28th January, 2026

Image for Spain's high job creation brings unemployment rate to lowest level since 2008
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Spain's high job creation brings unemployment rate to lowest level since 2008

Jan 27 (Reuters) - Spain's unemployment rate fell to 9.93% in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 10.45%...

27th January, 2026

Image for Germany's fiscal boost lifts growth hopes but reforms lag
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Germany's fiscal boost lifts growth hopes but reforms lag

By Maria Martinez BERLIN, Jan 26 (Reuters) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz took office last year...

26th January, 2026

Image for UK businesses report post-budget bounce
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UK businesses report post-budget bounce

Jan 23 (Reuters) - British businesses this month reported the fastest upturn since April 2024 but al...

23rd January, 2026

Image for Societe Generale to cut 1,800 jobs in France
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Societe Generale to cut 1,800 jobs in France

Jan 22 (Reuters) - Societe Generale said on Thursday it would cut 1,800 positions in its French reta...

22nd January, 2026

Image for Capgemini plans to cut up to 2,400 jobs in France
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Capgemini plans to cut up to 2,400 jobs in France

Jan 20 (Reuters) - Capgemini said on Tuesday it planned to cut up to 2,400 jobs in France, or about...

20th January, 2026

Image for Last Czech deep coal mine closes as centuries-old industry reaches final day
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Last Czech deep coal mine closes as centuries-old industry reaches final day

By Radovan Stoklasa and Jan Lopatka STONAVA, Czech Republic, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The last Czech black...

16th January, 2026

Image for Ericsson plans to shed 1,600 jobs in Sweden
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Ericsson plans to shed 1,600 jobs in Sweden

STOCKHOLM, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Telecoms equipment group Ericsson plans to lay off some 1,600 employee...

15th January, 2026

Image for Spain arrests dozens of suspected 'Black Axe' crime ring members
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Spain arrests dozens of suspected 'Black Axe' crime ring members

MADRID, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Spanish police have arrested 34 people in a nationwide operation against a...

9th January, 2026

Image for Dollar set for second straight weekly gain after US jobs data
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Dollar set for second straight weekly gain after US jobs data

By Gregor Stuart Hunter SINGAPORE, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. dollar advanced at the start of the As...

9th January, 2026

Image for Bosch bracing for 2025 profit slump and tough new year, CEO says
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Bosch bracing for 2025 profit slump and tough new year, CEO says

BERLIN, Jan 8 (Reuters) - German automotive supplier Bosch expects a slump in 2025 earnings with ano...

8th January, 2026