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Telefónica Agrees Sale of O2 to Hutchison Whampoa

Hutchison Whampoa Limited (HWL), parent company Three, has entered into an agreement with Telefónica to buy its UK subsidiary, O2 UK.

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Adidas Turnaround Plan Brings Production Back to Europe

Adidas has outlined a new strategy that includes manufacturing some of its apparel in Europe rather than Asia.

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Lafarge Shares Drop amid Holcim Deal Dispute

Shares in French cement group, Lafarge have fallen by around two percent following disputes with Swiss merger partner, Holcim.

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UK Businesses Urged to “Switch to Save” or Lose Out on Energy Bills

UK Businesses are in the dark on energy purchasing as new research shows that nearly half (47%) have never switched suppliers or tariffs.

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Brother Launches Two Smart and Simple Mobile Printing Solutions

Recent IDC research commissioned by Brother revealed that there is a clear customer need for printing from mobile devices – if it was easy to do so.

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Solar Eclipse will Test Europe’s Power Supplies

Next month’s solar eclipse could be more than a spectacular natural phenomenon, with operators warning it posed an “unprecedented test” for Europe’s power supplies.

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Eiffel Tower Becomes Entirely Self-Sufficient

The Eiffel Tower has become almost entirely energy self-sufficient, thanks to the installation of rain catchers, solar panels and wind turbines, all hidden within its metallic framework. 

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Brother’s Return & Recycle Campaign Protects 1.3 Million Trees

Brother's customers across Europe have protected over 1.3 million trees in the Peruvian rainforest – by taking part in its ink cartridge and toner return & recycle campaign.

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Nestlé Forecast 2015 to Remain Steady

The world’s largest packaged foods manufacturer, Nestlé forecast sales to rise five percent this year (2015), in line with its long-term goals, following a weaker year in 2014.

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Tesco Names John Allan as New Chairman

Tesco has named John Allan as its new Chairman, succeeding Richard Broadbent who announced in October 2014 he would step down.

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