UK economy

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Sterling at two-week high as traders digest BoE vote split

By Lucy Raitano LONDON (Reuters) -The pound neared two-week highs versus the dollar on Friday as tra...

8th August, 2025

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Bank of England's Pill sees risks that could slow pace of rate cuts

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said on Friday inflatio...

8th August, 2025

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UK PM Starmer says Israel's decision on Gaza City is wrong

(Corrects to say "Gaza City", not "Gaza," in headline and first paragraph) LONDON (Reuters) -British...

8th August, 2025

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UK to give financial incentives to households near new electricity pylons

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain could offer households located near new electricity pylons a discount of u...

7th August, 2025

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UK homelessness minister resigns over rent hike claims

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's minister for homelessness has resigned from Prime Minister Keir Starmer'...

7th August, 2025

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FTSE 100 slips after BoE rate decision, mixed earnings weigh on sentiment

(Reuters) -British benchmark index FTSE 100 slipped on Thursday, as investors weighed a mixed bag of...

7th August, 2025

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Bank of England sees bigger QT impact on gilt yields

LONDON, Aug 7 (Reuters) - The Bank of England said on Thursday it estimates that its bond selling pr...

7th August, 2025

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Instant View: Divided Bank of England cuts rates, pound jumps

LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday lowered UK interest rates by a quarter point...

7th August, 2025

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Bank of England cuts rates to 4% after narrow 5-4 vote

By William Schomberg, David Milliken and Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England cut int...

7th August, 2025

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Bank of England policymakers speak on rate cut following narrow vote

LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4% from 4.25% on Thursday but four of it...

7th August, 2025

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BoE's Bailey says consumers have been more cautious than expected

LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said consumers have been more cautious than...

7th August, 2025

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BoE's Bailey says important not to cut rates 'too quickly or by too much'

LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said it was important that interest rates w...

7th August, 2025