uk-economy

Image for Sterling firms as Fed cut bets weigh on dollar, political worries bog down euroFinance

Sterling Firms as Fed Cut Bets Weigh on Dollar, Political Worries Bog Down Euro

Image for Britain's M&S drops Tesco's Booker as wholesale partnerFinance

Britain's M&s Drops Tesco's Booker as Wholesale Partner

Image for London commuters turn to bikes and boats as Tube strike enters second dayHeadlines

London Commuters Turn to Bikes and Boats as Tube Strike Enters Second Day

Image for UK regulator imposes $117 million penalty against Anglian Water, South West WaterFinance

UK Regulator Imposes $117 Million Penalty Against Anglian Water, South West Water

Image for UK retailer Dunelm warns it has yet to see clear signs of sustained demand, shares drop

UK Retailer Dunelm Warns It Has yet to See Clear Signs of Sustained Demand, Shares Drop

Date: September 9, 2025

(Reuters) -British homeware retailer Dunelm Group said on Tuesday it was yet to see signs of a sustained consumer recovery in the market, but said it was "pleased" with trading in the early part of...

Image for UK shoppers spent more as temperatures rose in August, BRC survey shows

UK Shoppers Spent More as Temperatures Rose in August, Brc Survey Shows

Date: September 9, 2025

By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -British shoppers spent more in August, helped by summer weather and stronger demand for food, furniture and back-to-school computers - though some of the increase...

Image for Pret takes $749 million goodwill hit due to global uncertainty, rising UK costs

Pret Takes $749 Million Goodwill Hit Due to Global Uncertainty, Rising UK Costs

Date: September 9, 2025

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -British sandwich and coffee chain Pret A Manger has booked a goodwill impairment charge of 553 million pounds ($749 million), citing an uncertain global economic...

Image for HSBC, Deutsche Bank push back BoE rate cut forecasts as inflation clouds outlook

Hsbc, Deutsche Bank Push Back BoE Rate Cut Forecasts as Inflation Clouds Outlook

Date: September 8, 2025

(Reuters) -HSBC and Deutsche Bank on Monday pushed back their forecasts for Bank of England rate cuts, citing persistently high inflation and growing uncertainty over the timing of monetary easing....

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Britain Could Cut Visas From Countries That Don't Accept Migrant Returns

Date: September 8, 2025

By Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Monday it could cut the number of visas granted to countries that do not accept the return of migrants with no right to remain, after talks with...

Image for FTSE 100 closes higher on boost from banks, industrials

FTSE 100 Closes Higher on Boost From Banks, Industrials

Date: September 8, 2025

(Reuters) -UK shares nudged higher on Monday, led by heavyweight energy and bank stocks, while losses in consumer staples and healthcare kept gains in check. The blue-chip FTSE 100 was up 0.2% by 1005...