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Analysis-UK budget speculation adds to risks for the economy
By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's budget rumour mill was already in full swing well b...
3rd September, 2025
UK economy
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UK police caught in 'toxic culture wars', chief says after Linehan's arrest
By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's most senior police chief defended on Wednesday the arr...
3rd September, 2025
Finance
Britain's Hilton Food slumps after seafood risks, salmon unit under pressure
(Reuters) -Shares of Hilton Food Group fell more than 19% on Wednesday after the British food suppli...
3rd September, 2025
Finance
UK stocks close higher, bolstered by banks and healthcare stocks
(Reuters) -UK shares rebounded on Wednesday, led by gains in healthcare and mining stocks, after suf...
3rd September, 2025
Finance
UK's Reeves sets November 26 budget date as markets scrutinise British debt
LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves will deliver her annual budget on November...
3rd September, 2025
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New orders help lift UK services PMI by most since April 2024
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -A surge in new business helped Britain's services sector to grow...
3rd September, 2025
Finance
UK pays high price to sell record 14 billion pounds of government debt
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Britain sold a record 14 billion pounds ($18.9 billion) of new 1...
2nd September, 2025
Finance
EDF Energy extends life of two UK nuclear plants
LONDON (Reuters) -EDF Energy said on Tuesday it will extend the life of its Heysham 1 and Hartlepool...
2nd September, 2025
Finance
Centrica confirms life extensions of two UK nuclear stations until 2028
(Reuters) -British Gas owner Centrica said on Tuesday the life of two nuclear power stations in the...
2nd September, 2025
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UK looks at industrial sites, digital ID cards in overhaul of asylum system
LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will hold a meeting on Tuesday on how to tackl...
2nd September, 2025
Finance
Banks and industrials drag London stocks to lower close on fiscal worries
(Reuters) -UK shares fell on Tuesday, pushed down by rate-sensitive banks, utilities and real estate...
2nd September, 2025
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UK borrowing costs hit highest since 1998, pound slides on fiscal worries
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's 30-year borrowing costs rose to their highest levels since 1998 while st...
2nd September, 2025