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Sterling at Five-Week Low Against Dollar as Markets Mull Middle East Risk
Date: June 23, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -The pound fell against the dollar on Monday with the greenback benefiting from safe-haven demand as investors assessed the risk of an Iranian response to U.S. attacks on its nuclear...
At Nato, UK's Starmer Pledges Increase in Defence Spending to 5%
Date: June 23, 2025
By Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged on Monday to boost overall defence and security spending to 5% of economic output by 2035 to meet a NATO target and...
Bank of England's Bailey Defends Bond Programme After Reform UK Criticism
Date: June 23, 2025
By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey defended the central bank's programme of government bond purchases and sales which has come under fire from some...
FTSE 100 Closes at 3-week Low as Sterling Climbs, Eyes on Mideast Conflict
Date: June 23, 2025
(Reuters) -UK shares started the week on a lacklustre note as investors looked for any signs of escalation in the ongoing Middle East conflict, while instruments maker Spectris surged after agreeing...
Britain's Reform Party Unveils 'Britannia Card' to Lure Back Wealthy Migrants
Date: June 23, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's populist Reform UK party unveiled plans on Monday to offer wealthy, often foreign newcomers a "Britannia Card" to gain exemption from tax on international wealth, income or...
UK to Ban Campaign Group Palestine Action Under Anti-Terrorism Laws
Date: June 23, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -British police have banned campaign group Palestine Action from protesting outside parliament on Monday, a rare move that comes after two of its members broke into a military base...