UK economy

Image for UK shoppers cut Christmas costs by buying early and dining in, says Aldi
Finance

UK shoppers cut Christmas costs by buying early and dining in, says Aldi

By James Davey LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - Britons feeling the pinch are spreading the cost of Christm...

8th December, 2025

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UK government has done nothing to stimulate growth, says Asda boss

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Labour government has done nothing to stimulate much-need...

8th December, 2025

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Finance

UK's Harbour Energy expects to cut 100 offshore jobs as part of organisational review

By Stephanie Kelly LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Harbour Energy, a North Sea-focused producer, said on M...

8th December, 2025

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Finance

Sterling dips as investors take profit on 'Rachel rally'

By Amanda Cooper LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - The pound edged lower on Monday, as investors took some p...

8th December, 2025

Image for UK PM Starmer praises budget for retaining market confidence, sees growth ahead
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UK PM Starmer praises budget for retaining market confidence, sees growth ahead

LONDON, Dec 1 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said last week's budget had retained m...

8th December, 2025

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Finance

UK construction output plummets in November, business confidence erodes, PMI shows

LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - British construction activity contracted last month at the fastest pace si...

8th December, 2025

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UK rapper Ghetts pleads guilty to causing death by dangerous driving

LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - British rapper Ghetts on Monday pleaded guilty to causing the death of a N...

8th December, 2025

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Finance

'Don't Look Back in Anger', German president tells UK in Brexit reset call

LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier urged Britain on Thursday to move...

8th December, 2025

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Finance

UK investors' stock selling spree extends to nearly $14 billion, data shows

By Iain Withers LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - British investors were net sellers of stocks for a record-...

8th December, 2025

Image for Sterling steady after biggest daily jump since April
Finance

Sterling steady after biggest daily jump since April

By Samuel Indyk LONDON, Dec 4 (Reuters) - The pound steadied against the dollar on Thursday after ri...

8th December, 2025

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Finance

UK house prices stagnate in November, Halifax says

LONDON, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Britain's housing market slowed in November in both annual and monthly ter...

8th December, 2025

Image for Sterling ticks lower as traders brace for busy week
Finance

Sterling ticks lower as traders brace for busy week

LONDON, Dec 8 (Reuters) - The pound dipped on Monday, although volatility remained contained, as inv...

8th December, 2025