uk-economy

Image for Sainsbury's sales boosted by warm weather, M&S cyber disruptionFinance

Sainsbury's Sales Boosted by Warm Weather, M&s Cyber Disruption

Image for UK house prices fall by most since November 2022, Nationwide data showsFinance

UK House Prices Fall by Most Since November 2022, Nationwide Data Shows

Image for UK food prices push up shop price inflation for first time in nearly a yearFinance

UK Food Prices Push up Shop Price Inflation for First Time in Nearly a Year

Image for End of the line for King Charles' royal trainHeadlines

End of the Line for King Charles' Royal Train

Image for UK's midcaps record best quarter in more than four years, blue-chip index down

UK's Midcaps Record Best Quarter in More Than Four Years, Blue-Chip Index Down

Date: June 30, 2025

(Reuters) -The blue-chip FTSE 100 ended lower on Monday as a relief rally driven by easing geopolitical tensions and U.S. tariff concerns fizzled out, while UK's midcap index logged its largest...

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London Shares Mixed; Midcaps Eye Best Quarter in Four Years

Date: June 30, 2025

(Reuters) -London's stock indexes were mixed on Monday as a relief rally driven by easing geopolitical tensions and U.S. tariffs fizzled out, while midcaps were set for their largest quarterly gain in...

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Wh Smith to Get Less Cash Than Forecast From UK High Street Business Sale

Date: June 30, 2025

By Raechel Thankam Job (Reuters) -WH Smith will receive less-than-expected cash from the sale of its UK high street business to Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital, it said on Monday, citing reduced cash...

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Sterling Heads for Biggest Quarterly Jump in More Than Two Years

Date: June 30, 2025

By Johann M Cherian (Reuters) -Sterling was on track for its biggest quarterly rise against the dollar in more than two years on Monday, aided by weakness in the dollar across the board and optimism...

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UK's Lindsey Oil Refinery Insolvent, 420 Jobs at Risk

Date: June 30, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -State Oil Limited, parent company of the 133,000 barrel per day Lindsey oil refinery, has begun insolvency proceedings and been placed under administration by Britain's High Court,...

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UK Lenders Report Surprise Rise in Mortgages in May, Consumer Lending Cools

Date: June 30, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -The number of mortgages approved by British lenders for house purchases unexpectedly jumped in May, according to Bank of England data that suggested the housing market recovered...