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China relaxes visa rules for UK citizens on PM's trip to Beijing
BEIJING, Jan 29 (Reuters) - China has agreed to relax rules for British citizens visiting the countr...
29th January, 2026
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Sterling close to multi-year highs vs dollar, focus shifts to BoE, politics
By Stefano Rebaudo Jan 29 (Reuters) - The pound hovered near multi‑year highs against the dollar on...
29th January, 2026
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Henry Boot shares tumble after profit warning in tough housing market
Jan 29 (Reuters) - Shares of Henry Boot slumped 21% on Thursday after the British land and property...
29th January, 2026
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UK's Crest Nicholson sees signs of housing market recovery
Jan 29 (Reuters) - British homebuilder Crest Nicholson on Thursday warned of subdued demand conditio...
29th January, 2026
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Britain's Lloyds upgrades targets after 12% profit rise
LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Lloyds Banking Group said on Thursday its annual profit rose 12%, beating...
29th January, 2026
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Britain and China hail reset in ties as Starmer seeks 'sophisticated' relationship
By Andrew MacAskill BEIJING, Jan 29 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet Chines...
29th January, 2026
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UK vehicle production drops nearly 16% in toughest year in a generation, SMMT says
Jan 29 (Reuters) - British vehicle production tumbled in 2025 after a cyberattack at the country's l...
29th January, 2026
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UK's Zoopla says house buyer demand has risen since November budget
LONDON, Jan 29 (Reuters) - Britain's housing market has gathered speed since the start of the year a...
29th January, 2026
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US robotaxi group Waymo aims to launch in London by fourth quarter of 2026
LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - U.S. robotaxi company Waymo said on Wednesday it was aiming to launch its...
28th January, 2026
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Britain gives $28 million grant to save Vestas Isle of Wight wind turbine factory
By Susanna Twidale LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Britain will provide a 20 million pound ($27.56 millio...
28th January, 2026
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Pound gives back some gains after hitting four-year high on Trump comments
By Harry Robertson LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - The pound dipped on Wednesday after surging to a four-...
28th January, 2026
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UK price statistics to use supermarket data which may lower inflation rate slightly
LONDON, Jan 28 (Reuters) - Britain's Office for National Statistics plans to go ahead with changes n...
28th January, 2026