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Image for Sterling finds footing after hitting six-month low on Trump victory
Investing

Sterling finds footing after hitting six-month low on Trump victory

By Harry Robertson LONDON (Reuters) – The pound held steady on Monday after falling to a six-month l...

18th November, 2024

Image for UK to put Sudan resolution to vote by UN Security Council
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UK to put Sudan resolution to vote by UN Security Council

LONDON (Reuters) – Britain will seek backing from other United Nations Security Council members on M...

18th November, 2024

Image for Asking prices for UK homes show big November dip but 2025 set for gains, Rightmove says
Finance

Asking prices for UK homes show big November dip but 2025 set for gains, Rightmove says

(Reuters) – Asking prices for British homes fell over the last month by more than is usual for the t...

18th November, 2024

Image for While farmers protest, UK’s Starmer says will defend budget ‘all day long’
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While farmers protest, UK’s Starmer says will defend budget ‘all day long’

LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday he would defend decisions tak...

17th November, 2024

Image for FTSE 100 slips as pharma stocks weigh
Investing

FTSE 100 slips as pharma stocks weigh

(Reuters) -The main UK stock indexes slipped on Friday, with losses in AstraZeneca and GSK weighing...

16th November, 2024

Image for Analysis-UK inflation worries tick up after big-spending budget and Trump win
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Analysis-UK inflation worries tick up after big-spending budget and Trump win

By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) – Just when Britain seemed to be moving beyond its inflation p...

16th November, 2024

Image for Sterling heads for worst weekly performance since January
Business

Sterling heads for worst weekly performance since January

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) – The pound headed for its biggest weekly loss since January on Fr...

16th November, 2024

Image for UK economy contracts in September in blow to Reeves’ growth push
Finance

UK economy contracts in September in blow to Reeves’ growth push

By Andy Bruce (Reuters) -Britain’s economy contracted unexpectedly in September and growth slowed to...

15th November, 2024

Image for UK energy regulator approves $2.5 billion funding for new subsea cable
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UK energy regulator approves $2.5 billion funding for new subsea cable

By Yadarisa Shabong (Reuters) -British energy regulator Ofgem has approved a 2 billion pounds ($2.5...

15th November, 2024

Image for FTSE 100 subdued as pharma stocks weigh
Investing

FTSE 100 subdued as pharma stocks weigh

(Reuters) – The main UK stock indexes were subdued on Friday, with losses in AstraZeneca and GSK wei...

15th November, 2024

Image for Sterling heads for worst weekly performance since January
Trading

Sterling heads for worst weekly performance since January

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) – The pound headed for its biggest weekly loss since January on Fr...

15th November, 2024

Image for UK must keep trade open and EU close in fragmenting world, Bank of England’s Bailey says
Banking

UK must keep trade open and EU close in fragmenting world, Bank of England’s Bailey says

By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – Britain should stand up for free trade and rebuild ties with the European...

14th November, 2024