UK economy

Image for UK's Zoopla says house buyer demand has risen since November budget
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UK's Zoopla says house buyer demand has risen since November budget

LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Britain's housing market has gathered speed since the start of the year a...

29th January, 2026

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US robotaxi group Waymo aims to launch in London by fourth quarter of 2026

LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - U.S. robotaxi company Waymo said on Wednesday it was aiming to launch its...

28th January, 2026

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Britain gives $28 million grant to save Vestas Isle of Wight wind turbine factory

By Susanna Twidale LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Britain will provide a 20 million pound ($27.56 millio...

28th January, 2026

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Pound gives back some gains after hitting four-year high on Trump comments

By Harry Robertson LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The pound dipped on Wednesday after surging to a four-...

28th January, 2026

Image for UK price statistics to use supermarket data which may lower inflation rate slightly
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UK price statistics to use supermarket data which may lower inflation rate slightly

LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Britain's Office for National Statistics plans to go ahead with changes n...

28th January, 2026

Image for UK retailer Debenhams to keep PrettyLittleThing as turnaround lifts profit outlook
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UK retailer Debenhams to keep PrettyLittleThing as turnaround lifts profit outlook

Jan 28 (Reuters) - Debenhams Group on Wednesday lifted its expectations for its 2025 adjusted core p...

28th January, 2026

Image for Marston's shares plunge 16% as flat quarterly sales overshadow strong festive trading
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Marston's shares plunge 16% as flat quarterly sales overshadow strong festive trading

Jan 28 (Reuters) - British pub group Marston's on Wednesday reported a 4% rise in like-for-like sale...

28th January, 2026

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UK's Starmer arrives in China, encourages firms to seize opportunities

By Andrew MacAskill EN ROUTE TO BEIJING, Jan 28 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will...

28th January, 2026

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UK's National Wealth Fund targets carbon capture, batteries and hydrogen to drive growth

LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Britain's National Wealth Fund said on Wednesday carbon capture, the powe...

28th January, 2026

Image for Nigeria's ex-oil minister Alison-Madueke given 'luxury' life, UK bribery trial told
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Nigeria's ex-oil minister Alison-Madueke given 'luxury' life, UK bribery trial told

LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke took bribes including...

27th January, 2026

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UK prosecutors charge former lawmaker Conor McGinn with sexual assault

LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - British prosecutors on Tuesday charged a former member of parliament, Con...

27th January, 2026

Image for UK government provides support to pubs to help them survive tax hike
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UK government provides support to pubs to help them survive tax hike

LONDON, Jan 27 (Reuters) - The British government on Tuesday announced a support package for the pub...

27th January, 2026