Politics News

AIRSHOW-Pentagon, contractors take aim at F-35 operating costs

* Pentagon sees estimates coming down after fall review* Marine Corps general sees big possible savings* Estimates based on assumptions, not actual dataBy Andrea Shalal-EsaPARIS, June 18 (Reuters) - With development and technology
[Tue 13:33]

At G8, U.S. pledges to seek legislation on company ownership

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland, June 18 (Reuters) - The
[Tue 12:34]

UPDATE 2-Lloyds says no political pressure for branches sale to Co-op

* NBNK says thinks was political interference in process* Lloyds says Co-op picked for financial, deal reasons* Lloyds became aware of Co-op problems in December* Moody's downgrades Co-op Bank ratingsBy Matt Scuffham and Steve SlaterLONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - British bank Lloyds has
[Tue 11:49]

UK charges ex-UBS trader Hayes in Libor investigation

LONDON, June 18 (Reuters) - Britain's top fraud prosecutor
[Tue 10:04]

Swiss parliament stalls progress of U.S. tax deal

ZURICH, June 18 (Reuters) - Switzerland's lower house of
[Tue 09:12]

Chemring profit falls 35 pct, sees FY results at lower end of estimates

June 18 (Reuters) - Military equipment maker Chemring Group
[Tue 07:00]

UPDATE 7-Brent crude oil dips before U.S. Fed meeting

* U.S. crude oil futures hit nine-month high* Market eyes June 18-19 Fed meeting, seeks stimulus clarityBy Anna Louie SussmanNEW YORK, June 17 (Reuters) - Brent crude oil futures
[Mon 20:11]

UPDATE 1-G8 urges Europe to move on bank reform, Japan to fix budget

By Andrew Osborn and William SchombergENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland, June 17 (Reuters) - The euro
[Mon 19:33]

G8 leaders say economic prospects remain weak, warn Japan on fiscal plan

ENNISKILLEN, Northern Ireland, June 17 (Reuters) - Group of
[Mon 18:22]

UK financial services are a 'European asset' -TheCityUK

LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Britain should maintain its
[Mon 17:50]