uk-economy

Image for London stocks gain despite lingering US tariff uncertaintyFinance

London Stocks Gain Despite Lingering US Tariff Uncertainty

Image for Sterling set for fourth monthly rise against a weakened dollarFinance

Sterling Set for Fourth Monthly Rise Against a Weakened Dollar

Image for Tate brothers will return to UK to face charges after Romanian legal proceedings, lawyers sayHeadlines

Tate Brothers Will Return to UK to Face Charges After Romanian Legal Proceedings, Lawyers Say

Image for BoE's Taylor dismisses inflation concerns, renews call for lower rates, FT reportsFinance

BoE's Taylor Dismisses Inflation Concerns, Renews Call for Lower Rates, Ft Reports

Image for BoE's Bailey says uncertain outlook demands careful approach to rate cuts

BoE's Bailey Says Uncertain Outlook Demands Careful Approach to Rate Cuts

Date: May 29, 2025

By Padraic Halpin DUBLIN (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Thursday that the central bank's "gradual and careful" approach to future interest rate cuts was justified by ongoing...

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Drought Declared for Northwest England Amid Sunniest Spring on Record

Date: May 29, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Thursday the northwest of England was now officially in drought status after the driest start to spring in decades caused water levels in rivers and reservoirs to...

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UK Public's Inflation Expectations Fall in May, Citi/YouGov Survey Shows

Date: May 29, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -The British public's expectations for inflation over the year ahead fell in May to 4.0% from 4.2%, a Citi/YouGov survey showed on Thursday. Longer-term inflation expectations,...

Image for UK police charge man over Liverpool car collision that hurt dozens

UK Police Charge Man Over Liverpool Car Collision That Hurt Dozens

Date: May 29, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -A 53-year-old British man was on Thursday charged with seven offences including dangerous driving and causing grievous bodily harm with intent, after a car ploughed into a crowd of...

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BoE's Bailey Hopes for Closer EU Ties on Trade, Financial Services

Date: May 29, 2025

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Thursday that he hoped there would be closer cooperation in future between Britain and regulators in the European...

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There Is No UK Supermarket Price War, Says Aldi Boss

Date: May 29, 2025

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Britain is not in the midst of a supermarket price war despite some suggestions to the contrary, the boss of the UK arm of German discounter Aldi said, warning rivals...