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(Reuters) -British chemicals maker Johnson Matthey Plc forecast 2022-23 operating profit at the lower half of market estimates on Thursday, as supply disruptions due to China’s lockdowns and component sourcing from Ukraine hurt its auto customers. The …

LONDON (Reuters) – British home improvement retailer Wickes said demand from trade customers remained “buoyant” as it reported year-to-date sales significantly up on pre-pandemic levels. Wickes, which demerged from Travis Perkins last April, said on a …

By William James and Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – Britain announced a 25% windfall tax on oil and gas producers’ profits on Thursday, alongside a 15 billion pound ($18.9 billion) package of support for households struggling to meet soaring energy bill…

By Huw Jones LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s twin-track company listing regime could be simplified into a single entry point to the London Stock Exchange to attract more startups, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said on Thursday. Britain wants to bol…

SYDNEY (Reuters) – New prime minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday Australia faces significant economic headwinds, turning his attention to domestic affairs after a first few days in office dominated by international security. “I want an economy t…

By Tom Hals (Reuters) – An 18-year-old gunman stormed a Texas elementary school on Tuesday and killed 19 children and two teachers, reigniting a debate in the United States over gun control and the potential legal liability for manufacturers of firearm…

By Tim Reid LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – On Tuesday three students were shot and wounded outside an elementary school in Washington D.C. A day earlier, three teenagers were shot as they left their high school in Philadelphia. Last week, there were three sho…

LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth on Thursday ahead of four days of celebrations next week to honour her 70 years on the throne, describing her as the nation’s rock. Elizabeth, 96, marked seven …

By Divya Chowdhury and Savio Shetty DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) – Years of under-investment in mining of metals essential to energy transition, supply shocks and high energy prices will continue to drive commodity prices higher, Eurasian Resources Gro…

By Elizabeth Dilts Marshall NEW YORK (Reuters) – Global shares rose on Wednesday after notes from the U.S. Federal Reserve’s early May meeting showed a strong likelihood that the world’s most powerful central bank will approve two more half-percentage-…