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UK auto production to drop 15% in 2025, recovery expected in 2026, SMMT data shows
(Reuters) -Britain's new vehicle production is expected to decline by 15% in 2025, weighed down by g...
24th July, 2025
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Britain's Lloyds reports forecast-beating 5% rise in first-half profit
By Lawrence White LONDON (Reuters) -Lloyds Banking Group reported its profit for the first half of t...
24th July, 2025
Finance
UK's ITV half-year comes in ahead on advertising beat, shares rise
LONDON (Reuters) -British broadcaster ITV said its first-half performance beat forecasts, putting it...
24th July, 2025
Finance
UK's Howden Joinery's interim profit growth bolsters shares
(Reuters) -UK's Howden Joinery, a kitchen and joinery supplier, on Thursday reported a 4.4% rise in...
24th July, 2025
Finance
UK's Wickes sales jump 7% as design and installation business rebounds
(Reuters) -British home improvement retailer Wickes on Thursday reported a 6.9% rise in second-quart...
24th July, 2025
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Sterling stronger, supported by global market optimism
LONDON (Reuters) -Sterling firmed against the dollar and the euro on Wednesday helped by the optimis...
23rd July, 2025
Finance
UK steps up scrutiny of Apple and Google over mobile platforms
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's competition regulator said it plans to designate Apple and Google with s...
23rd July, 2025
Finance
FTSE 100 closes at record high as investors assess earnings and US-Japan trade deal
By Sukriti Gupta (Reuters) -London's main stock indexes hit a fresh record high on Wednesday, helped...
23rd July, 2025
Finance
Wetherspoon's sales rise as Brits toast summer with sparkling wines and Guinness
By Unnamalai L and Yadarisa Shabong (Reuters) -J D Wetherspoon reported a rise in sales in recent we...
23rd July, 2025
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UK sanctions target people smugglers, small boat dealer in migrant crackdown
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Wednesday it sanctioned 25 targets involved in people-smuggling, a...
23rd July, 2025
Headlines
India, UK to sign free trade deal during Modi's visit, cut tariffs on whisky, garments
By Manoj Kumar and Alistair Smout NEW DELHI/LONDON (Reuters) - India and Britain will sign a free tr...
23rd July, 2025
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UK private sector pay settlements stagnate at 3%, Brightmine says
LONDON (Reuters) -Pay settlements by British private-sector employers held at 3% in the three months...
22nd July, 2025