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UK police confirm investigation into Mandelson over Epstein leaks
LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - British police said on Tuesday they have launched an investigation into Pe...
3rd February, 2026
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UK's Starmer calls alleged passing of sensitive information to Epstein 'disgraceful'
LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told ministers on Tuesday the alleged...
3rd February, 2026
Finance
Virgin Media O2 owners in talks to buy UK broadband rival Netomnia, sources say
By Paul Sandle and Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Virgin Media O2’s owners are in advanced...
3rd February, 2026
Finance
Sterling steady as traders eye Bank of England decision
LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The pound was little changed on Tuesday as a light economic calendar made...
3rd February, 2026
Finance
UK grocery inflation eases to nine‑month low of 4.0%, says Worldpanel
LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - UK grocery inflation eased to 4.0% in the four weeks to January 25, the lo...
3rd February, 2026
Finance
Sterling steady near $1.37 as eyes turn to BoE announcement
By Samuel Indyk LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The pound held steady against the dollar on Monday near a...
2nd February, 2026
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UK manufacturing PMI rises to highest since August 2024
By David Milliken LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A closely watched barometer of the health of Britain's m...
2nd February, 2026
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UK house prices rise 1.0% in year to January, Nationwide says
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British house prices rose 0.3% in January, leaving them 1.0% higher than a...
2nd February, 2026
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Inflation-wary Bank of England set to keep rates on hold
By William Schomberg LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British interest rates are likely to fall further thi...
2nd February, 2026
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UK Treasury offers up to 100,000-pound exit packages to cut hundreds of jobs, FT reports
Feb 2 (Reuters) - The UK Treasury is offering its officials up to 100,000 pounds ($136,790) to leave...
2nd February, 2026
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UK business sentiment improves in January, Institute of Directors says
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British entrepreneurs' negativity about the economic outlook reduced at th...
2nd February, 2026
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UK employers see 2026 pay rises in 3%-3.5% range, survey shows
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British businesses are most likely to be planning to raise pay this year b...
2nd February, 2026