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Moldova declares emergency ahead of expected Russia gas cuts
Moldova declares emergency ahead of expected Russia gas cuts
by  AFP

Moldova's parliament approved Friday a 60-day state of emergency as an expected cut of Russian gas to the power station that supplies a majority of its electricity could trigger blackouts. That will cut supplies to Transnistria and its Cuciurgan power plant, which provides 70 percent of Moldova's electricity.

German central bank cuts growth forecasts as headwinds intensify
German central bank cuts growth forecasts as headwinds intensify
by  AFP

Germany's central bank on Friday sharply downgraded its growth forecasts for next year and 2026, predicting a prolonged period of weakness for Europe's biggest economy as it battles multiple headwinds. For 2026 it forecast growth of 0.8 percent, down from a 1.4 expansion expected previously.

UK's Royal Mail hit with fine by regulator over delivery delays
UK's Royal Mail hit with fine by regulator over delivery delays
by  AFP

UK postal operator Royal Mail has been fined £10.5 million ($13.3 million) for delays in delivering mail for the 2023/2024 financial year, Britain's communications regulator Ofcom said Friday. Britain's communications regulator has previously proposed that Royal Mail cut delivery to five days a week, or even just three days, potentially saving the company hundreds of millions of pounds.

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks again in October
UK economy unexpectedly shrinks again in October
by  AFP

Britain's economy shrank for the second consecutive month in October, official data showed Friday, dealing a blow to the Labour government that has made economic growth a priority. Analysts have attributed part of the decline to uncertainty after the Labour government warned of "tough" measures in its budget at the end of October.