Finance
FTSE 100 makes record close, GSK at 26-year high after earnings impress
Feb 4 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 touched a record high on Wednesday, helped by gains in energy st...
4th February, 2026
UK economy
Finance
Sterling hits fresh 5-month high versus euro, BoE in focus
By Stefano Rebaudo Feb 4 (Reuters) - Sterling rose to a fresh five‑month high against the euro on We...
4th February, 2026
Finance
UK economy gathers pace at start of 2026 but cost burdens persist, PMI shows
By Suban Abdulla LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - Activity in Britain's services sector grew strongly in Ja...
4th February, 2026
Finance
UK power firm SSE forecasts lower earnings amid network upgrades
Feb 4 (Reuters) - British utility SSE forecast annual adjusted earnings below last year on Wednesday...
4th February, 2026
Finance
Santander UK raises motor finance redress provision to 461 million pounds
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Santander UK reported a 14% rise in annual pretax profit on Wednesday, supported b...
4th February, 2026
Finance
Zurich Insurance wins over UK's Beazley with sweetened $11 billion bid proposal
Feb 4 (Reuters) - UK speciality insurer Beazley has reached an agreement on terms for a sweetened 1...
4th February, 2026
Finance
UK's Lloyds plans to boost lending to corporate clients, FT reports
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Britain's Lloyds Banking plans to increase its lending to big corporate clients an...
4th February, 2026
Finance
UK unemployment set to hit 11-year high in 2026, NIESR forecasts
By David Milliken LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - British unemployment is likely to rise to its highest si...
4th February, 2026
Headlines
UK, US agree Chagos air base is of strategic importance after Trump criticism of deal
Feb 3 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesda...
3rd February, 2026
Headlines
UK police confirm investigation into Mandelson over Epstein leaks
LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - British police said on Tuesday they have launched an investigation into Pe...
3rd February, 2026
Finance
UK's Starmer calls alleged passing of sensitive information to Epstein 'disgraceful'
LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told ministers on Tuesday the alleged...
3rd February, 2026
Finance
Virgin Media O2 owners in talks to buy UK broadband rival Netomnia, sources say
By Paul Sandle and Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Virgin Media O2’s owners are in advanced...
3rd February, 2026