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BoE's Breeden: 'Increasingly appropriate' for rates to respond to rising inflation

LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said on Thursday that it w...

24th September, 2026

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Give England's mayors tax powers step by step, think tank urges

By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, Sept 23 (Reuters) - Regional mayors in England should gain contro...

22nd September, 2026

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UK think tank sees £8 billion in savings from means-testing disability benefit

LONDON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Britain's government could cut spending on its main disability benefit b...

16th September, 2026

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UK food price inflation could hit nearly 7% in 2027, says industry researcher

LONDON, Sept 16 (Reuters) - British food price inflation will reach up to 3.9% this year and nearly...

15th September, 2026

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UK homebuilder Berkeley urges property tax cuts as buyers stay cautious

Sept 11 (Reuters) - British homebuilder Berkeley Group urged the government on Friday to cut propert...

11th September, 2026

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UK's John Lewis is confident Christmas will deliver annual profit

By Sarah Young LONDON, Sept 10 (Reuters) - John Lewis Partnership said it was confident it would mak...

10th September, 2026

Image for UK retailer Currys posts strong start to year as World Cup and heatwaves boost sales
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UK retailer Currys posts strong start to year as World Cup and heatwaves boost sales

Sept 10 (Reuters) - British electronics retailer Currys on Thursday posted group like-for-like sales...

10th September, 2026

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UK retailer Dunelm warns heatwave hit sales in latest blow to shares

By Ankita Bora Sept 8 (Reuters) - Dunelm warned that its 2027 profit could fall short of market expe...

8th September, 2026

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UK retailers seek to create 100,000 jobs for young unemployed over next 3 years

LONDON, Sept 8 (Reuters) - British retailers said on Tuesday that they would seek to create 100,000...

7th September, 2026

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UK's Healey says he won't comment on tax policy ahead of budget

COVENTRY, England, Sept 7 (Reuters) - Britain's finance minister John Healey said he would not be co...

7th September, 2026

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UK business group urges smaller state pension increases ahead of budget

LONDON, Sept 7 (Reuters) - The British Chambers of Commerce has urged finance minister John Healey t...

7th September, 2026

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London midcaps lead losses as rising gilt yields weigh; Reckitt gains

Sept 1 (Reuters) - London's midcap FTSE index on Tuesday logged its biggest one-day drop since March...

1st September, 2026