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UK business downturn eases despite worsening factory woes, PMI shows

By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -A downturn for British firms eased in May despite a dar...

22nd May, 2025

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Fibre demand and cost savings shore up earnings for UK's BT

LONDON (Reuters) -BT, Britain's biggest mobile and broadband company, reported a slight increase in...

22nd May, 2025

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UK's Financial Services Compensation Scheme cuts 2025/2026 levy on sector

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Financial Services Compensation Scheme said it would impose a lower than...

22nd May, 2025

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UK's Tate & Lyle flags weaker sales growth as tariffs hit food ingredients maker

(Reuters) -Tate & Lyle on Thursday warned that its annual revenue growth will likely be at or just b...

22nd May, 2025

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UK budget strains deepen ahead of Reeves' spending review

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Britain's government kicked off the 2025/26 financial year in April b...

22nd May, 2025

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Member of Irish rap band Kneecap charged with terrorism offence

LONDON (Reuters) - A member of the Irish rap band Kneecap was charged on Wednesday with a terrorism...

21st May, 2025

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UK's Starmer signals U-turn on controversial winter fuel payment cut

LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday the government wanted to mak...

21st May, 2025

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Sterling hits highest since 2022 after red-hot UK inflation data

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The pound hit its highest in three years on Wednesday, catching a...

21st May, 2025

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UK house prices rose by most since 2022 in March, official data shows

LONDON (Reuters) -British house prices rose at their fastest pace since the end of 2022 in the 12 mo...

21st May, 2025

Image for British stocks mixed as investors assess inflation data, corporate earnings
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British stocks mixed as investors assess inflation data, corporate earnings

By Twesha Dikshit and Ragini Mathur (Reuters) -Britain's FTSE 100 index edged lower on Wednesday, we...

21st May, 2025

Image for UK inflation jumps in April, raising prospect of BoE rate cut delay
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UK inflation jumps in April, raising prospect of BoE rate cut delay

LONDON (Reuters) -British inflation surged by more than expected in April including in areas watched...

21st May, 2025

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Currys raises annual profit outlook for third time this year

(Reuters) -British electricals retailer Currys raised its annual profit forecast for the third time...

21st May, 2025