UK economy

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Sterling rises against shutdown-focussed dollar; set for fourth monthly loss on euro

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The pound edged up on Tuesday, but still headed for its fourth mo...

30th September, 2025

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UK's Starmer says firm and fair decisions needed to control debt

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday that firm and fair decisions...

30th September, 2025

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London's FTSE 100 finishes third quarter at record high

(Reuters) -London stocks were steady on Tuesday and were on track to end the third quarter higher, w...

30th September, 2025

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Bank of England's Lombardelli says policy cannot always ignore inflation shocks

HELSINKI (Reuters) -Central bankers need to be careful about assuming inflation shocks are temporary...

30th September, 2025

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Bank of England allots highest amount at 6-month repo since 2020

LONDON (Reuters) -Banks borrowed 5.085 billion pounds ($6.84 billion) from the Bank of England at it...

30th September, 2025

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Shell starts production from Victory gas field in North Sea

By Stephanie Kelly LONDON (Reuters) -Shell has started production from its Victory gas field in the...

30th September, 2025

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UK will not impose sales tax on private healthcare, minister says

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain will not impose sales tax on private health care, its health minister said...

30th September, 2025

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UK economic growth slows in second quarter after rapid start to 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's economy grew 0.3% in the April-to-June period of this year, the Office f...

30th September, 2025

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UK shop prices rise at fastest pace since February 2024

LONDON (Reuters) -Prices at British retailers rose at the fastest pace since February 2024 this mont...

29th September, 2025

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UK's Starmer appeals to voters to reject Reform 'snake oil'

LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will call on his Labour Party to u...

29th September, 2025

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Fearing more taxes, UK business issues warning to government

By Alistair Smout, Elizabeth Piper and Kate Holton LIVERPOOL, England (Reuters) -Having been badly b...

29th September, 2025

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Bank of England's Ramsden sees inflation falling to target as jobs market weakens

(Reuters) -Bank of England Deputy Governor Dave Ramsden said on Monday that Britain's jobs market ha...

29th September, 2025