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Now playing Next Markets Pound rockets to more than two-year high after BoE rate decision Sterling soared to its highest level in two and a half years against the US dollar after the Bank of England held its interest rate steady, diverging from the Federal Reserve’s substantial rate cut. 20/09/2024
Now playing Next France France on the verge of naming new cabinet Michel Barnier's governing team will be approved by President Emmanuel Macron by Sunday at the latest before it becomes official. 20/09/2024
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Now playing Next Football Now How does France keep developing generational talents? In partnership with Media City Despite missing out on Euro glory and Olympic gold, France is one of the best international football teams in the world. 19/09/2024
Now playing Next Green News New report maps France’s biggest climate impacts by region The report’s authors hope it can act as a roadmap for local authorities to adapt and accelerate the green transition. 19/09/2024
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Now playing Next Economy EU car industry calls for urgent action as EV new car sales tumble The industry is calling for policymakers to help, saying that, if nothing is done, the required transition will be costly not only to the carmakers but to the economy itself, as well as putting the EU's transition to zero-emission at risk. 19/09/2024