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British bosses say exit from EU would hit economy and jobs

LONDON, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The bosses of a third of Britain's biggest companies warned on Tuesday that an exit from the European Union would put the economy at risk and threaten jobs.

Bouygues boss weighs up deal on sale of cherished telecoms arm

PARIS, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Martin Bouygues, asked once whether he would sell the loss-making French mobile phone business that has been his main contribution to the family empire, snapped: "And you, would you sell your wife?"

UPDATE 2-Noble Group flags first loss in two decades, blames coal price slide

* Expects $1.2 bln impairments in Q4, hit by coal price tumble

The Disunited Kingdom and what it could mean for commodities

The UK referendum on continued membership of the European Union may have some significant and unexpected consequences for the British economy and the goods it creates, including metal products.

Motor gasoline consumption expected to remain below 2007 peak despite increase in travel

(Tue, 23 Feb 2016) Based on estimates in the most recent <em>Short-Term Energy Outlook</em> (STEO), vehicle travel in the United States in 2015 was almost 4% above its 2007 level, but motor gasoline consumption has not exceeded its previous peak in 2007. Improvements in light-duty vehicle fuel economy are largely responsible for this outcome.

UPDATE 1-Oil prices fall as global glut offsets prospect of lower US output

* Iran crude supply growth to offset drop in U.S. output -ANZ (Adds comment, updates prices)

Nepal ends fuel rationing after supply from India improves

KATHMANDU, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Nepal ended months-long fuel rationing after supply from India improved, following the end of a border blockade by ethnic protesters against a new constitution, an official said on Tuesday.

Peru pipeline leaks in Amazon; Two rivers polluted, agency says

LIMA, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Ruptures in Peru's main oil pipeline have spilled 3,000 barrels of crude in an Amazonian region, operator Petroperu said Monday, and the oil has polluted two rivers native villages rely on for water, according to government officials.

Oil dips as rising Iranian output to counter falling U.S. shale production

SINGAPORE, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Oil prices dipped slightly in early trading on Tuesday after posting strong gains the previous session on the back of an expected drop in U.S. production, but which analysts expect to be countered by rising output from Iran.

RPT-COLUMN-Hedge funds turn attention to oil storage: Kemp

LONDON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - Hedge funds have taken an increasingly nuanced position on oil prices since the start of the year, becoming more bearish towards U.S.

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