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Sterling edges up, gains tempered by soft UK growth data

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The pound rose on Thursday, as a deal in Washington to reopen the...

13th November, 2025

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UK's ASOS cuts interest costs in $319 million refinancing

LONDON (Reuters) -British online fashion retailer ASOS said on Thursday a 238 million pounds ($319 m...

13th November, 2025

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UK economic growth disappoints in Q3 as JLR cyberattack hits

By Andy Bruce and Suban Abdulla MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Britain's economy barely expanded in...

13th November, 2025

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UK retailer B&M's shares hit record low on weak start to festive quarter

(Reuters) -Britain's B&M appointed Helen Cowing as its interim finance chief on Thursday and reporte...

13th November, 2025

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British homebuilder Persimmon's forward sales rise despite consumer uncertainty

(Reuters) -British homebuilder Persimmon reported a 15% rise in its forward sales position on Thursd...

13th November, 2025

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UK housing market slows as confidence falls ahead of budget, RICS survey shows

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's housing market lost steam last month as demand faded from buyers concern...

13th November, 2025

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UK to build its first mini nuclear power station in north Wales, angering Washington

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain on Thursday named a site in North Wales for the location of its first smal...

13th November, 2025

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Soccer-Euro 2028 to kick off in Cardiff, final set for Wembley

LONDON (Reuters) -Cardiff will host the opening match of the 2028 European Championship on June 9, w...

12th November, 2025

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US criticises Britain over nuclear reactor proposals

LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. ambassador to London on Wednesday attacked Britain's approach to nuclear...

12th November, 2025

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Analysis-UK PM Starmer's authority shaken as rift with Labour lawmakers deepens

By Elizabeth Piper, Alistair Smout and Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) -On the eve of a visit to L...

12th November, 2025

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Pound dips as possible Starmer leadership plot sparks uncertainty

By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) -The British pound fell for a second day on Wednesday after soft la...

12th November, 2025

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UK's FTSE 100 hits record close as US shutdown nears end

(Reuters) -London's FTSE 100 index edged lower on Wednesday after closing at record high levels for...

12th November, 2025