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Bank of England Faces Inflation Challenge as It Prepares to Cut Rates
UK's Senior Reports 10% Rise in Profit on Civil Aerospace and Defence Demand
UK Threatens Jail for People Smugglers Who Advertise on Social Media
Sterling Steadies After Worst Monthly Performance Since 2022
UK Factories Edge Closer to End of Downturn, PMI Suggests
Date: August 1, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's manufacturers - hit in recent months by trade wars and higher taxes - moved closer to a return to growth in July and executives were their most optimistic in five months,...
UK Ninja Sword Ban Begins as 1,000 Weapons Surrendered in Knife Crime Crackdown
Date: August 1, 2025
By Catarina Demony LONDON (Reuters) -At least 1,000 weapons have been surrendered under a British government amnesty launched last month to combat knife crime, the interior ministry announced on...
UK House Prices Rise Modestly in July, Affordability Improves, Nationwide Says
Date: August 1, 2025
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British house prices rose slightly faster than expected in July, but less than earlier in 2025 when the looming expiry of a tax break accelerated sales, while...
Britain Says EU Is Removing Tariffs on Steel Under Quota
Date: July 31, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said the European Union will remove tariffs on key steel products under a quota system from Friday as part of a reset of ties and a recent deal to ease trade barriers. In May...
Pound Heads for Worst Month Since 2022 Budget Crisis
Date: July 31, 2025
By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The pound headed towards its largest monthly loss against the dollar since September 2022 on Thursday, reflecting growing confidence among investors in the outlook...
UK Export Finance Guarantees 1 Billion Pound Loan to Ford UK
Date: July 31, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -A British government agency is providing a 1 billion pound export development guarantee to the UK arm of U.S. carmaker Ford, supporting the company's long-term growth targets around...