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UK's Lloyds plans to boost lending to corporate clients, FT reports
Feb 4 (Reuters) - Britain's Lloyds Banking plans to increase its lending to big corporate clients an...
4th February, 2026
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UK unemployment set to hit 11-year high in 2026, NIESR forecasts
By David Milliken LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - British unemployment is likely to rise to its highest si...
4th February, 2026
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UK, US agree Chagos air base is of strategic importance after Trump criticism of deal
Feb 3 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesda...
3rd February, 2026
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UK police confirm investigation into Mandelson over Epstein leaks
LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - British police said on Tuesday they have launched an investigation into Pe...
3rd February, 2026
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UK's Starmer calls alleged passing of sensitive information to Epstein 'disgraceful'
LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told ministers on Tuesday the alleged...
3rd February, 2026
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Virgin Media O2 owners in talks to buy UK broadband rival Netomnia, sources say
By Paul Sandle and Amy-Jo Crowley LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - Virgin Media O2’s owners are in advanced...
3rd February, 2026
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Sterling steady as traders eye Bank of England decision
LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - The pound was little changed on Tuesday as a light economic calendar made...
3rd February, 2026
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UK grocery inflation eases to nine‑month low of 4.0%, says Worldpanel
LONDON, Feb 3 (Reuters) - UK grocery inflation eased to 4.0% in the four weeks to January 25, the lo...
3rd February, 2026
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Sterling steady near $1.37 as eyes turn to BoE announcement
By Samuel Indyk LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - The pound held steady against the dollar on Monday near a...
2nd February, 2026
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UK manufacturing PMI rises to highest since August 2024
By David Milliken LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - A closely watched barometer of the health of Britain's m...
2nd February, 2026
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UK house prices rise 1.0% in year to January, Nationwide says
LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British house prices rose 0.3% in January, leaving them 1.0% higher than a...
2nd February, 2026
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Inflation-wary Bank of England set to keep rates on hold
By William Schomberg LONDON, Feb 2 (Reuters) - British interest rates are likely to fall further thi...
2nd February, 2026