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Image for AI use in UK hits 'tipping point' as companies scale up, Google exec says
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AI use in UK hits 'tipping point' as companies scale up, Google exec says

By Sam Tabahriti LONDON, June 17 (Reuters) - Adoption of artificial intelligence has reached a "tipp...

17th June, 2026

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Brexit 10 years on: UK exporters still adjusting to life outside the EU

By James Davey, William Schomberg and Andy Bruce TELFORD, England, June 17 (Reuters) - When Brexit a...

17th June, 2026

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A decade on from Brexit vote, divided brothers are both disappointed

By Marissa Davison NOTTINGHAM, England, June 16 (Reuters) - Two businessmen brothers who held opposi...

16th June, 2026

Image for Soaring scrap aluminium exports threaten UK defence, auto supply chains, industry group says
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Soaring scrap aluminium exports threaten UK defence, auto supply chains, industry group says

LONDON, June 16 (Reuters) - Soaring exports of aluminium scrap risk leaving Britain short of a criti...

15th June, 2026

Image for UK losing jobs abroad due to high energy costs, manufacturers and union warn
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UK losing jobs abroad due to high energy costs, manufacturers and union warn

LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) - Britain is losing manufacturing jobs abroad and risks the loss of major...

14th June, 2026

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UK summer job vacancies down 31% from 2025, Indeed says

LONDON, June 10 (Reuters) - British employers are offering almost a third fewer summer jobs this yea...

10th June, 2026

Image for UK employers ask government to ease off on tax and price-gouging claims
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UK employers ask government to ease off on tax and price-gouging claims

By David Milliken LONDON, June 4 (Reuters) - The Confederation of British Industry called on Britain...

3rd June, 2026

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UK house prices fell by 0.6% in May, Nationwide says

LONDON, June 1 (Reuters) - British house prices fell 0.6% in May, leaving them 1.7% higher than a ye...

1st June, 2026

Image for UK food makers' confidence sinks to lowest since 2022 energy crisis
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UK food makers' confidence sinks to lowest since 2022 energy crisis

LONDON, May 28 (Reuters) - Business confidence in Britain's food manufacturing sector has fallen to...

27th May, 2026

Image for One in six UK young people risk falling outside job market or education, report warns
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One in six UK young people risk falling outside job market or education, report warns

By David Milliken LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - The proportion of young people in Britain who are not i...

27th May, 2026

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Amazon invests $20 billion in UK in 2025

LONDON, May 27 (Reuters) - Amazon invested over £15 billion ($20 billion) in Britain in 2025, keepin...

27th May, 2026

Image for UK finance minister Reeves announces measures to ease cost of living
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UK finance minister Reeves announces measures to ease cost of living

LONDON, May 20 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves will on Thursday set out measures...

20th May, 2026