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China's CNOOC steps up Western retreat with launch of U.S. sale - sources

Nov 23 (Reuters) - Chinese oil and gas major CNOOC has sounded out potential buyers of its interests in U.S. oilfields, two sources said, stepping up its retreat from Western nations amid sanctions concerns and calls for domestic investment.

TOP NEWS: abrdn tipped to return to FTSE 100, Harbour to drop out

(Alliance News) - A short time after being booted out of London's flagship stock market benchmark, abrdn PLC may return, according to indicative index changes provided by FTSE Russell on Tuesday.

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Eyes turn to US Fed minutes; oil lifts FTSE 100

(Alliance News) - Stocks in London were broadly higher at the close on Tuesday, ahead of the publication of US Federal Open Meeting Committee minutes tomorrow at at 1900 GMT.

LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Trading "toneless" as OECD cuts growth forecasts

(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were mostly higher at midday on Tuesday, despite a new set of gloomy economic forecasts.

CORRECT: LONDON MARKET OPEN: Oil stocks lift FTSE amid China concerns

(Correcting Fresnillo is gold and silver miner, and Comision Federal de Electricidad is Mexican state-owned power company.)

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Oil stocks lift FTSE 100; China concerns persist

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 index was outperforming on Tuesday morning as a rising Brent price lifted its heavyweight oil stocks, while other equities were shaken by further Covid measures in China.

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Panmure and Goldman Sachs cut boohoo from 'buy'

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and Friday:

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman Sachs raises Tritax Big Box to 'buy'

(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning:

UK hits power firms with windfall tax, hikes oil company levy

Windfall tax on oil and gas companies rises to 35%

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 ends lower despite post-budget rebound

(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 made a stellar recovery in the final hours of trading after suffering early afternoon malaise in the wake of the Chancellor's autumn statement.

Britain targets energy efficiency with consumption cut goal

LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Finance minister Jeremy Hunt said he wanted Britain to cut its energy usage by 15% by 2030 to help reduce bills, catching up with European neighbours which are already prioritising measures to counter spiralling prices.

UK's Hunt says average household energy bill to rise, keeps cap

LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said the cost of an average household energy bill would rise to 3,000 pounds ($3,555) a year from April after he reined in the scale of support for gas and electricity, but kept a price cap until 2024.

UK's Hunt says average household energy bill to rise, keeps cap

LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said the cost of an average household energy bill would rise to 3,000 pounds ($3,554.70) a year from April after he reined in his predecessor's vast support package for gas and electricity bills.

Britain's Hunt sets out plans to reduce energy consumption by 15% by 2030

LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - British finance minister Jeremy Hunt on Thursday said he wanted the country to become more energy efficient, outlining a new goal to reduce energy consumption by 15% over the next eight years to save money.

UK's Hunt increases energy windfall tax

LONDON, Nov 17 (Reuters) - British finance minister Jeremy Hunt said on Thursday the government would increase a windfall tax on oil and gas firms and extend it to power generation firms as he seeks to raise money to plug a hole in the public finances.