uk-economy
Bank of England to Keep Rates Steady Despite Slower Job Market
UK Public's Medium-Term Inflation Expectations Stay High in May
Sterling Drops as Israel's Strikes on Iran Boost Safe-Haven Dollar
UK Hiring Slows Again in May but Downturn Might Be Easing, Recruiters Say
Britain Ready to Implement US Tariff Deal, Trade Minister Says
Date: June 12, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain is ready to implement its side of a tariff deal with the United States and is hopeful for a proclamation from U.S. President Donald Trump to put the agreement into effect in...
Sterling Drops to Six-Week Low Against Euro
Date: June 12, 2025
By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -Sterling rose against the U.S. dollar on Thursday but dropped to a six-week low against the euro, following weak economic data from the U.S. and the UK. The euro hit its...
British Exports to US Suffer Record Hit From Trump Tariffs
Date: June 12, 2025
By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British goods exports to the United States suffered a record fall in April after U.S. President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs, official figures showed on...
Tesco's UK Sales Growth Accelerates in 'intensely Competitive' Market
Date: June 12, 2025
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Tesco, Britain's biggest food retailer, reported a better-than-expected pick-up in underlying sales growth in its first quarter and won market share from rivals,...
UK's FTSE 100 Hits Record Closing High on Energy Boost
Date: June 12, 2025
(Reuters) -London's FTSE 100 was slightly lower on Thursday as recent optimism around the U.S.-China trade deal waned, but gains in heavyweight energy stocks and some companies limited declines. The...
Gordon Brothers Buys UK's Poundland, to Invest up to $108.5 Million in Revival
Date: June 12, 2025
(Reuters) -Investment firm Gordon Brothers said on Thursday it had acquired Pepco Group's struggling Poundland business and would provide up to 80 million pounds ($108.5 million) to help turn around...