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Sterling hits all-time low versus broadly stronger dollar

By John McCrank NEW YORK (Reuters) -The British pound dropped to an all-time low against the dollar...

26th September, 2022

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Sterling plunges to all-time low in scathing appraisal of fiscal plan

By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) -Sterling tumbled nearly 5% to an all-time low on Monday as invest...

26th September, 2022

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Sterling collapses as investors fly into dollars

By Tom Westbrook SYDNEY (Reuters) – Sterling slumped to a record low on Monday, prompting speculatio...

26th September, 2022

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UK home asking prices rise, tax cuts to spur demand: Rightmove

LONDON (Reuters) – Asking prices for British homes advertised rose solidly this month and last week’...

26th September, 2022

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Big UK tax cuts deepen selloff, dollar soars and bonds plunge

By Amanda Cooper and Tommy Wilkes LONDON (Reuters) – Stocks hit two-year lows on Friday, the dollar...

23rd September, 2022

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Britain’s finance minister unveils “mini budget”, UK markets pummelled

LONDON (Reuters) – British finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng on Friday unveiled a broad set of measure...

23rd September, 2022

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UK to scrap banker bonus cap in deregulation drive for growth

By Huw Jones and Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -Britain will scrap a cap on banker bonuses, its new...

23rd September, 2022

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Four fifths of UK households saw disposable income fall in August, says Asda

LONDON (Reuters) – Four in five UK households saw their disposable income decrease in August compare...

23rd September, 2022

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Growth will pay for UK government spending plans, minister says

LONDON (Reuters) – Economic growth will help to pay for Britain’s plans to maintain government spend...

23rd September, 2022

Image for UK consumer mood sinks to new depths despite energy bills help
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UK consumer mood sinks to new depths despite energy bills help

By Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) – British consumer confidence slid this month to its lowest level sin...

23rd September, 2022

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Britain wants to resolve post-Brexit trade row with EU quickly

By Michelle Nichols and Elizabeth Piper UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) – Britain wants to reach an agreeme...

22nd September, 2022

Image for UK midcaps at over 2-month lows after BoE hikes interest rates
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UK midcaps at over 2-month lows after BoE hikes interest rates

By Bansari Mayur Kamdar (Reuters) -UK shares fell on Thursday, with the midcap index touching the lo...

22nd September, 2022