European Union

EU Wheat In Good Shape After Rain Eases Concerns Over Dry Spring

Welcome rain in the four largest European Union wheat producers raised hopes for a good harvest this summer after a dry spring sparked fears of a repeat of...

Vaping Companies Facing European Opposition To Higher Nicotine Level

A push by makers of electronic cigarettes to raise nicotine levels in the European Union towards their far higher American levels is running into oppositio...

EU Sees Pork Exports And Prices Rising On Chinese Demand

The European Union expects to see higher pork exports and prices this year, fuelled by growing demand from China where supply has been hit by a swine fever...

Insects And Drought May Curb EU Rapeseed's Recovery From Sowing Troubles

A mild end to winter has boosted the growth of rapeseed crops in Europe but also led to insect damage and kept some regions dry, limiting prospec...

British Retailers Count Cost Of 'Brutal' Christmas Trading

British retailers endured their worst Christmas since the depths of the financial crisis a decade ago as cautious customers forced high street stores such...

EU Says Plastics Recycling Pledges Fall Short

More action will be needed for the European Union to boost the market for recycled plastics after pledges from companies fell short, EU executive said...

Sterling Rises After Report EU To Compromise On Irish Border Brexit Proposal

Sterling rose a quarter of a percent on Tuesday as hopes grew for a Brexit deal breakthrough, encouraging investors to buy the British currency with the st...

EU's Barnier Says Brexit Deal 'Within Reach' Next Week And Demands Irish Checks

European Union Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier on Wednesday said an agreement with Britain was "within reach", calling for decisive progress in...

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