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London's FTSE 100 pauses near record level as industrial metal miners weigh

By Pranav Kashyap (Reuters) - British equities started the week on a subdued note, with industrial m...

27th January, 2025

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Sterling drops against yen, mixed against euro and dollar

By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) - Sterling was little changed versus the euro and the dollar and fell s...

27th January, 2025

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FTSE 100 dips with focus on rate outlook as yields rise

(Reuters) -The UK's FTSE 100 slipped on Tuesday as declines in banking stocks offset gains in energy...

24th January, 2025

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UK's Starmer says Britain will stick to fiscal rules

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will keep to the fiscal rules set out in finance minister Rachel Reeves'...

24th January, 2025

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Sterling extends slide as dollar rallies, gilt yields rise

By Samuel Indyk LONDON (Reuters) -The British pound extended its recent drop against the dollar and...

24th January, 2025

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UK consumer morale sinks to lowest since late 2023: GfK survey

(Reuters) - British consumer confidence sank this month to its lowest level in over a year, marking...

24th January, 2025

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UK approaches potential administrators for Thames Water, FT reports

(Reuters) -The British government has approached consultancies regarding taking the role of special...

24th January, 2025

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London-focused Workspace posts drop in Dec-qtr occupancy

(Reuters) -Workspace, a London-focused flexible office-space provider, said on Thursday its customer...

23rd January, 2025

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UK tackles infrastructure 'blockers' by cutting legal challenge options

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain will make it easier for major infrastructure projects to go ahead by limi...

23rd January, 2025

Image for UK budget deficit surges in December as debt interest hits
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UK budget deficit surges in December as debt interest hits

(Reuters) - Britain ran a bigger-than-expected budget deficit in December, swelled by debt interest...

22nd January, 2025

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UK borrowing costs return to pre-selloff levels on Trump relief

LONDON (Reuters) - British government borrowing costs fell on Tuesday to their lowest since before t...

21st January, 2025

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UK's Serica Energy forecasts higher production in 2025

(Reuters) - UK North Sea-focused oil and gas company Serica Energy forecast higher production in 202...

21st January, 2025