UK economy

Image for Britain’s AO World raises annual profit outlook after first-half rise
Finance

Britain’s AO World raises annual profit outlook after first-half rise

LONDON (Reuters) -British online electricals retailer AO World raised its annual profit outlook as i...

26th November, 2024

Image for UK’s Topps Tiles profit nearly halves on weak home repair and maintenance demand
Finance

UK’s Topps Tiles profit nearly halves on weak home repair and maintenance demand

(Reuters) -British tile retailer Topps Tiles posted an about 50% slump in annual profit on Tuesday,...

26th November, 2024

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Top Stories

UK outlines first steps in new plan to get more people back into work

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s government said on Tuesday it plans to increase access to mental health...

26th November, 2024

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Finance

UK shop prices fall less sharply in November, survey shows

LONDON (Reuters) – Prices in British shops fell less sharply this month, according to a survey from...

26th November, 2024

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Business

UK’s Reeves vows no repeat of budget tax rises after employers’ warning

By Alistair Smout and David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Mon...

25th November, 2024

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Business

UK employers warn tax rise will hit investment and pay

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) –British employers have been caught off guard by a 25 billion-pou...

25th November, 2024

Image for FTSE 100 at 3-week highs as miners offset slump in Kingfisher
Investing

FTSE 100 at 3-week highs as miners offset slump in Kingfisher

(Reuters) – The UK’s FTSE 100 traded at a three-week high on Monday as a weaker dollar aided metal p...

25th November, 2024

Image for Sterling firms after 3-day slide against sagging dollar
Trading

Sterling firms after 3-day slide against sagging dollar

By Medha Singh (Reuters) – Sterling was on track to snap a three-day losing streak on Monday, as the...

25th November, 2024

Image for Kingfisher warns of 45 million pound hit from UK and France budgets
Finance

Kingfisher warns of 45 million pound hit from UK and France budgets

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -European home improvement retailer Kingfisher on Monday warned of a...

25th November, 2024

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UK’s rising inflation may subdue spending this Christmas, says Asda/CEBR

LONDON (Reuters) – British households’ disposable income fell in October and rising inflation may su...

25th November, 2024

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Business

Greggs’ growth story won’t be derailed by UK budget, CEO says

By James Davey NEWCASTLE, England (Reuters) – The boss of Britain’s Greggs said its rapid expansion...

25th November, 2024

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UK workers face some of Europe’s greatest job stress, report says

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British workplaces rank among the worst in Europe for long hour...

25th November, 2024