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Image for UK's Starmer signals U-turn on controversial winter fuel payment cut
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UK's Starmer signals U-turn on controversial winter fuel payment cut

LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday the government wanted to mak...

21st May, 2025

Image for Sterling hits highest since 2022 after red-hot UK inflation data
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Sterling hits highest since 2022 after red-hot UK inflation data

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The pound hit its highest in three years on Wednesday, catching a...

21st May, 2025

Image for UK house prices rose by most since 2022 in March, official data shows
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UK house prices rose by most since 2022 in March, official data shows

LONDON (Reuters) -British house prices rose at their fastest pace since the end of 2022 in the 12 mo...

21st May, 2025

Image for British stocks mixed as investors assess inflation data, corporate earnings
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British stocks mixed as investors assess inflation data, corporate earnings

By Twesha Dikshit and Ragini Mathur (Reuters) -Britain's FTSE 100 index edged lower on Wednesday, we...

21st May, 2025

Image for UK inflation jumps in April, raising prospect of BoE rate cut delay
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UK inflation jumps in April, raising prospect of BoE rate cut delay

LONDON (Reuters) -British inflation surged by more than expected in April including in areas watched...

21st May, 2025

Image for Currys raises annual profit outlook for third time this year
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Currys raises annual profit outlook for third time this year

(Reuters) -British electricals retailer Currys raised its annual profit forecast for the third time...

21st May, 2025

Image for UK employer pay rises hold at 3% but signs of softness grow, Brightmine says
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UK employer pay rises hold at 3% but signs of softness grow, Brightmine says

LONDON (Reuters) -Pay settlements granted by British employers stayed at 3% in the three months to A...

20th May, 2025

Image for BoE's Pill views quarterly pace of rate cuts as 'too rapid'
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BoE's Pill views quarterly pace of rate cuts as 'too rapid'

By William Schomberg and Andy Bruce LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill said...

20th May, 2025

Image for UK agricultural exports to EU could rise by 16% under new deal, official estimates show
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UK agricultural exports to EU could rise by 16% under new deal, official estimates show

LONDON (Reuters) - British exports of major agricultural commodities to the European Union could inc...

19th May, 2025

Image for UK-EU edge towards a reset on e-gates, food and defence
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UK-EU edge towards a reset on e-gates, food and defence

LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to agree a deal next week to strengthen...

17th May, 2025

Image for British stocks gain on growth data, corporate earnings
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British stocks gain on growth data, corporate earnings

By Ragini Mathur and Twesha Dikshit (Reuters) -Britain's FTSE 100 was largely unchanged on Thursday...

15th May, 2025

Image for UK's ITV assessing US tariffs after in line first quarter
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UK's ITV assessing US tariffs after in line first quarter

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's ITV reported a first-quarter performance in line with guidance, after it...

15th May, 2025