UK economy

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Bank of England policymakers' views on December rate cut

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of England cut interest rates to its lowest level in nearly thre...

18th December, 2025

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Finance

Bank of England cuts rates in tight vote, sterling rises

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) -  The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday after a narrow vote b...

18th December, 2025

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Finance

Bank of England cuts rates after tight vote but signals caution over further moves

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday after a narrow vote by...

18th December, 2025

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Finance

British stocks rise after BoE rate cut, softer US inflation data

Dec 18 (Reuters) - London stocks extended gains on Thursday, as investors anticipated a Bank of Engl...

18th December, 2025

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UK consumer spending and confidence is muted, says Currys boss

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - British consumer confidence and spending is muted heading into Christmas...

18th December, 2025

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Finance

Sterling, gilt yields rise after BoE cuts rates in tight vote

By Samuel Indyk LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The British pound was steady on Thursday before the Bank...

18th December, 2025

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Finance

Aena to buy majority stake in UK airports holding for $360 million

Dec 18 (Reuters) - Spain's airport operator Aena said on Thursday it agreed to buy a 51% stake in a...

18th December, 2025

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Finance

UK electricals retailer Currys says well placed for Christmas

LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - British electricals retailer Currys reported a more than doubling in firs...

18th December, 2025

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Finance

Bank of England set to cut rates as inflation and economy slow

By William Schomberg LONDON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Bank of England is expected to lower interest ra...

18th December, 2025

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UK stocks end higher as banks, home builders lead rally ahead of BoE rate decision

Dec 17 (Reuters) - The UK's stock market indexes rebounded on Wednesday, led by gains in heavyweight...

17th December, 2025

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Decline in UK industrial orders eases slightly, CBI says

LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - British industrial orders fell again in December but by the smallest amou...

17th December, 2025

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Growth in UK house prices and private rents slows

LONDON, Dec 17 (Reuters) - British house prices in October were 1.7% higher than a year earlier, the...

17th December, 2025