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Robotaxi service debuts on London's busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles

Robotaxi service debuts on London's busy streets as Europe weighs more self-driving vehicles

Uber and Wayve are launching a robotaxi service in London on Thursday, marking the city's first self-driving taxi service

Why some U.S. travelers are paying 20% more this Labor Day

Why some U.S. travelers are paying 20% more this Labor Day

How you can avoid paying higher prices without staying home.

UK economy gathers pace but cost pressures intensify, PMI shows

UK economy gathers pace but cost pressures intensify, PMI shows

LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Activity in Britain's dominant services sector grew for the second month in a row in August and confidence rose, according to a survey on Thursday that also showed more firms reporting rising prices, a potential concern for the Bank of England.

Bond selloff deepens as oil prices and public debt fears jolt markets

Bond selloff deepens as oil prices and public debt fears jolt markets

By Ankur Banerjee and Harry Robertson SINGAPORE/LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Global bonds continued to slide on Wednesday, pushing borrowing costs to multi-decade highs as the Middle East conflict drives up energy prices and layers concerns about inflation on top of worries about ballooning government

Oil prices rise on escalation in Middle East

Oil prices rise on escalation in Middle East

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Thursday after U.S. strikes on Iran and renewed Israeli threats against Tehran revived concerns about disruptions to Middle East supplies. Brent crude futures were up 59 cents, or 0.62%, at $96.22 a barrel by 1327 GMT while U.S.

Shareholder opposition to executive pay eases globally

Shareholder opposition to executive pay eases globally

By Simon Jessop LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Shareholder rebellions over executive pay eased across many of the world's biggest stock markets this year, with opposition falling in Europe, the United States and Japan despite a handful of high-profile revolts.

Shein makes lacklustre Hong Kong debut as investors fret about growth and regulatory risks

Shein makes lacklustre Hong Kong debut as investors fret about growth and regulatory risks

By Yantoultra Ngui, Selena Li and Kane Wu HONG KONG, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Shares in online fast-fashion retailer Shein ended flat in their Hong Kong debut on Tuesday, failing to gain a typical first-day pop amid worries about setbacks that have undermined its competitive advantage.

UK leader Burnham faces lawmakers for first time since taking office

UK leader Burnham faces lawmakers for first time since taking office

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces lawmakers in the House of Commons for the first time since becoming U.K. leader six weeks ago

Shein shares slide 10% in long-awaited Hong Kong trading debut

Shein shares slide 10% in long-awaited Hong Kong trading debut

By Yantoultra Ngui, Casey Hall and Helen Reid HONG KONG, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Online fashion retailer Shein's shares tumbled about 10% in early Hong Kong trading on Tuesday as the company made its long awaited debut, capping a years-long effort to go public.

Shein set for lacklustre debut after setbacks cause huge drop in valuation

Shein set for lacklustre debut after setbacks cause huge drop in valuation

By Yantoultra Ngui, Casey Hall and Helen Reid HONG KONG, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Chinese online fashion giant Shein's Hong Kong debut on Tuesday caps a years-long effort to tap capital markets after trying to list in vain in the West, but may bring little comfort to investors with an expected lacklustre

Europe's STOXX 600 falls as oil prices jump, but secures fifth monthly gain

Europe's STOXX 600 falls as oil prices jump, but secures fifth monthly gain

By Medha Singh and Ragini Mathur Aug 31 (Reuters) - European shares fell on Monday as fresh U.S.-Iran military strikes drove oil prices and bond yields higher, though the benchmark STOXX 600 marked its fifth consecutive monthly gain.

Oil rises as renewed US-Iran strikes stoke supply fears

Oil rises as renewed US-Iran strikes stoke supply fears

By Robert Harvey LONDON, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Oil prices gained on Tuesday as the resumption of fighting between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East renewed fears of supply disruptions from the world's key crude-producing region.