UK economy

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Finance

Bank of England set to cut rates amid worries about Trump tariff fallout

By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England is poised to extend its slow run of inter...

8th May, 2025

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Orsted cancels major UK wind project as economics worsen

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Renewable energy company Orsted on Wednesday reported a first-quarter operati...

7th May, 2025

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Finance

UK won't reverse winter fuel payment cuts after poor election results - PM's spokesman

LONDON (Reuters) -The British government will not reverse cuts to winter fuel or welfare payments, a...

6th May, 2025

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Finance

Bank of England to delay Thursday interest rate announcement by two minutes

LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England will delay the announcement of its latest interest rate decis...

6th May, 2025

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UK new car sales drop in April on weak consumer confidence

(Reuters) -UK new car registrations fell 10.4% in April, the sixth fall in seven months, industry da...

6th May, 2025

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Soccer-Trans women could face challenges in men's game, says British trans woman player

(Reuters) -Natalie Washington, a British transgender woman who plays women's football, said the Foot...

2nd May, 2025

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Finance

Harrods is latest British retailer to be hit by cyber attack

LONDON (Reuters) -London department store Harrods said on Thursday hackers had attempted to break in...

1st May, 2025

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UK's Persimmon says 'mindful' of economic woes, home completions on track

(Reuters) -British homebuilder Persimmon said on Thursday it was on track to deliver its annual targ...

1st May, 2025

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Finance

UK shares advance as investors digest mixed earnings, economic data

(Reuters) -British stocks rose on Wednesday as investors weighed mixed corporate results, with the m...

30th April, 2025

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The Financial Literacy Deficit: A Hidden Economic Risk For The UK

When nearly half of young adults in the UK have £0 in savings, it's tempting to blame poor budgeting...

14th April, 2025

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Business

Awful April? Bring it on! 55% of SMEs plan to expand in the new tax year

April 2025:  As SMEs across the UK navigate the end of the tax year and brace for an ‘awful April’ o...

7th April, 2025

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Finance

Britain's Co-op says retail crime cost it $105 million in 2024

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Co-op Group on Thursday reported a 35% increase in annual operating pro...

3rd April, 2025