PMI report shows European industry contraction
Business activity in the euro zone industry contracted again in July. Research firm Markit reported this on the basis of a definitive figure. The purchasing managers’ index for…
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Judge refused to stop the Wednesday strike at British Airways
An announced historic pilot strike at British Airways can continue. A British judge refused to stop the work break on Wednesday. The airline had asked for this because…
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In IT, Innovation and Startups
How the former student becomes the largest home delivery player in the world
The intention of meal deliverers TakeAway and the British competitor Just Eat to merge, yields one of the largest meal ordering sites in the world. At the helm…
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De Beers sales collapsed as diamond market is at the lowest level since 2015
These are tough times for De Beers. The diamond trader, part of mining company Anglo American, raised ‘only’ 250 million dollars with the sale of the gems during…
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Less profits for Durex and Dettol
Reckitt Benckiser (RB) has lowered its growth forecast for sales. The maker of Durex condoms and Dettol soap, among other things, sold less milk powder for babies in…
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UK tightens the import of roses
The United Kingdom (UK) has tightened the import measures for roses (Rosa Sp.) From Canada, India, Mexico or the United States (US) with effect from 23 July 2019.…
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ALE Heavylift sold to Mammoet
Hoisting and transport company Mammoet takes over its British counterpart ALE Heavylift. According to Het Financieele Dagblad, the new Dutch-British combination is well above the turnover limit of…
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