Germany is keen to talk to Britain about a solidarity pact that would allow Europe’s largest consumers of natural gas to bail each other out if an extreme cold snap were to create shortages this winter, German officials have said. Such an agreement could be mutually beneficial for both London and Berlin, the German civil servant in charge of rationing in the case of a supply crisis told the Guardian in an interview. – Guardian
A slump in the pound has seen US investors put almost $1bn into London commercial property in recent months even as other international investors take flight. American investors spent $929m (£809m) on commercial property such as offices, shops and warehouses in the capital between July and September, according to data compiled by Savills. That was almost double the $479m invested by US businesses in the second quarter. – Telegraph
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