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Telefonica says it is satisfied with VMO2 tie-up, with 'no deal on the table'

MADRID (Reuters) -Spanish telecoms company Telefonica's Chief Executive Emilio Gayo said on Wednesda...

14th May, 2025

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Business

New research reveals that UK businesses are struggling to meet growth ambitions amidst execution challenges and external pressures

A new survey of UK enterprises by  Strategy Management Partners , reveals a stark contrast between t...

14th May, 2025

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Finance

British pub group Marston's swings to profit on cost cuts and strong sales

(Reuters) -British pub group Marston's swung to a half-year pre-tax profit on Tuesday, helped by its...

13th May, 2025

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BoE's Taylor says 'perilous' trade situation justified half-point rate cut vote

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Monday that he v...

12th May, 2025

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US tariffs unlikely to have 'dramatic' UK impact, BoE chief economist says

LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. tariffs have not yet had a 'dramatic' effect on Britain's economy and the Ban...

9th May, 2025

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The art of the possible: Britain settles for quick win in US trade deal

By Alistair Smout and Andrea Shalal LONDON/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Britain spent months buttering up D...

8th May, 2025

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Finance

Bank of England set to cut rates amid worries about Trump tariff fallout

By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -The Bank of England is poised to extend its slow run of inter...

8th May, 2025

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Orsted cancels major UK wind project as economics worsen

COPENHAGEN (Reuters) - Renewable energy company Orsted on Wednesday reported a first-quarter operati...

7th May, 2025

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Finance

UK won't reverse winter fuel payment cuts after poor election results - PM's spokesman

LONDON (Reuters) -The British government will not reverse cuts to winter fuel or welfare payments, a...

6th May, 2025

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Bank of England to delay Thursday interest rate announcement by two minutes

LONDON (Reuters) - The Bank of England will delay the announcement of its latest interest rate decis...

6th May, 2025

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UK new car sales drop in April on weak consumer confidence

(Reuters) -UK new car registrations fell 10.4% in April, the sixth fall in seven months, industry da...

6th May, 2025

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Soccer-Trans women could face challenges in men's game, says British trans woman player

(Reuters) -Natalie Washington, a British transgender woman who plays women's football, said the Foot...

2nd May, 2025