UK economy

Image for UK sunshine warmed up retail sales in June, ONS says
Finance

UK sunshine warmed up retail sales in June, ONS says

LONDON (Reuters) -British consumers shopped more in June after a sharp drop in May as hot weather he...

25th July, 2025

Image for UK's Rightmove beats sales estimates, warns of slower growth in second half
Finance

UK's Rightmove beats sales estimates, warns of slower growth in second half

(Reuters) -Rightmove, Britain's biggest property portal, surpassed first-half sales estimates on Fri...

25th July, 2025

Image for NatWest announces 18% rise in first-half profit, fresh $1 billion buyback
Finance

NatWest announces 18% rise in first-half profit, fresh $1 billion buyback

By Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) -NatWest's first-half profit rose a slightly better-than-expected...

25th July, 2025

Image for Starmer to press Trump over deal to cut tariffs on UK steel imports, FT reports
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Starmer to press Trump over deal to cut tariffs on UK steel imports, FT reports

(Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will lobby U.S. President Donald Trump to accelerate...

25th July, 2025

Image for UK consumers save more as they brace for tougher times, GfK says
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UK consumers save more as they brace for tougher times, GfK says

LONDON (Reuters) -British consumers remained in a cautious mood this month ahead of possible tax inc...

24th July, 2025

Image for UK and Australia deepen AUKUS submarine pact with 50-year treaty
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UK and Australia deepen AUKUS submarine pact with 50-year treaty

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Thursday it would deepen its AUKUS nuclear submarine partnership w...

24th July, 2025

Image for UK factory slowdown eases but companies remain wary, CBI survey shows
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UK factory slowdown eases but companies remain wary, CBI survey shows

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's manufacturing sector seems to have stabilised after a downturn but the o...

24th July, 2025

Image for BoE to cut rates in August and November with steady economic growth anticipated- Reuters poll
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BoE to cut rates in August and November with steady economic growth anticipated- Reuters poll

By Anant Chandak and Shaloo Shrivastava BENGALURU (Reuters) -Britain's economy will grow at a slow,...

24th July, 2025

Image for Sterling poised to end 3-day rally vs dollar on economic, tax concerns
Finance

Sterling poised to end 3-day rally vs dollar on economic, tax concerns

By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -Sterling was set to snap a three-day winning streak against the dollar...

24th July, 2025

Image for FTSE 100 notches record close on US-EU trade deal optimism, earnings boost
Finance

FTSE 100 notches record close on US-EU trade deal optimism, earnings boost

(Reuters) -London's main stock indexes rose on Thursday, with the blue-chip index hitting an all-tim...

24th July, 2025

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Britain to lift offshore wind auction power price guarantees by 11%

By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) -Britain will increase the guaranteed price offered for offshore...

24th July, 2025

Image for UK firms struggle but price pressures likely to keep Bank of England on alert
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UK firms struggle but price pressures likely to keep Bank of England on alert

By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -British business activity grew only weakly in July and employ...

24th July, 2025