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Finance

Harrods is latest British retailer to be hit by cyber attack

LONDON (Reuters) -London department store Harrods said on Thursday hackers had attempted to break in...

1st May, 2025

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Finance

UK's Persimmon says 'mindful' of economic woes, home completions on track

(Reuters) -British homebuilder Persimmon said on Thursday it was on track to deliver its annual targ...

1st May, 2025

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Finance

UK shares advance as investors digest mixed earnings, economic data

(Reuters) -British stocks rose on Wednesday as investors weighed mixed corporate results, with the m...

30th April, 2025

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The Financial Literacy Deficit: A Hidden Economic Risk For The UK

When nearly half of young adults in the UK have £0 in savings, it's tempting to blame poor budgeting...

14th April, 2025

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Business

Awful April? Bring it on! 55% of SMEs plan to expand in the new tax year

April 2025:  As SMEs across the UK navigate the end of the tax year and brace for an ‘awful April’ o...

7th April, 2025

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Finance

Britain's Co-op says retail crime cost it $105 million in 2024

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's Co-op Group on Thursday reported a 35% increase in annual operating pro...

3rd April, 2025

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Finance

UK's Pets at Home warns of profit decline amid rising costs and weak demand

(Reuters) -Britain's Pets at Home Group on Monday forecast its fiscal 2026 underlying pre-tax profit...

31st March, 2025

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British soldier's trial over Bloody Sunday killings to start in September

By Amanda Ferguson BELFAST (Reuters) - The sole British soldier charged with murder over the 1972 'B...

28th March, 2025

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Finance

UK stocks subdued as tariff concerns keep investors cautious

(Reuters) - UK shares were subdued on Friday as investors avoided big bets after U.S. President Dona...

28th March, 2025

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UK vehicle output falls in February, industry data shows

(Reuters) - Britain's vehicle output, including those of electric and hybrid automobiles, fell in Fe...

27th March, 2025

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UK government's own estimate says welfare cuts to push 250,000 into poverty

By Catarina Demony LONDON (Reuters) - Welfare cuts announced by Britain on Wednesday will drive 250,...

26th March, 2025

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Finance

UK food group Greencore increases bid for rival Bakkavor, Bloomberg News reports

(Reuters) - British convenience food manufacturer Greencore has increased its bid for rival Bakkavor...

25th March, 2025