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UK set for faster growth in 2025 but high inflation too, OECD forecasts
By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – The OECD on Wednesday bumped up its growth forecast for Britain’s economy...
4th December, 2024
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UK’s FTSE 100 extends winning streak as energy stocks climb
(Reuters) – Britain’s FTSE 100 gained for a fifth straight session on Tuesday as higher oil prices l...
4th December, 2024
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UK’s Reeves promises more power for England’s regional mayors
MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Regional mayors across England will be given new powers to boost eco...
4th December, 2024
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King Charles welcomes Qatar’s emir as state visit begins
By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -King Charles and Keir Starmer welcomed Qatar’s emir, Sheikh Tamim b...
3rd December, 2024
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Shift to new UK job market survey may be delayed to 2027, ONS says
By Suban Abdulla and William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s statistics agency cautioned on T...
3rd December, 2024
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Britons spent $4.6 billion online over Black Friday/Cyber Monday period, says Adobe
LONDON (Reuters) – British shoppers spent 3.63 billion pounds ($4.6 billion) online over the Black F...
3rd December, 2024
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UK’s FTSE 100 jumps on energy boost
(Reuters) – The UK’s benchmark FTSE 100 extended gains on Tuesday as a rise in oil prices lifted the...
3rd December, 2024
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Sterling picks up versus dollar, flat against euro
LONDON (Reuters) – Sterling gained against the dollar on Tuesday after dovish comments from Federal...
3rd December, 2024
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Prince William and Kate to welcome Qatar’s emir on state visit to Britain
By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) – Prince William and his wife Kate will greet Qatar’s emir, Sheikh T...
3rd December, 2024
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British firms downbeat about China business despite stimulus, lobby group says
BEIJING (Reuters) – British companies operating in China feel that doing business in the world’s sec...
3rd December, 2024
Business
UK retailers report weakest sales since April, BRC survey shows
LONDON (Reuters) – British retailers reported lacklustre sales in November, according to industry da...
3rd December, 2024
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London stocks slip as homebuilders, precious metal miners drag
By Nikhil Sharma (Reuters) – The UK’s main stock indexes inched lower on Monday after clocking healt...
2nd December, 2024