Financial Times - Oct 17
Oct 17 (Reuters) -The following are the top stories in the Financial Times. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy.
Headlines
- BHP chief sparks fresh Anglo bid speculation after South Africa trip
- Airbus to cut up to 2,500 jobs at defence and space unit
- London Underground workers to strike over pay
- UK considering sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers
Overview
- BHP BHP.AX CEO Mike Henry met government officials in South Africa last week, fuelling speculation that the Australian miner will resurrect its failed 39 billion pounds ($50.65 billion) bid for Johannesburg-based rival Anglo American AAL.L.
- Airbus AIR.PA plans to cut up to 2,500 jobs in its defence and space business as part of a restructuring of its activities, which have suffered from rising costs and increased competition.
- London Underground passengers face a wave of disruption next month after two transport unions, including the Aslef union, announced strikes in disputes over pay, in a first strike by drivers since March 2022.
- Britain is considering imposing sanctions against far-right Israeli ministers, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said, as pressure grows on Israel over its conduct in Gaza, the occupied West Bank and Lebanon.
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(Compiled by Bengaluru newsroom)
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