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Sterling Edges up as Investors Await Data
Date: February 20, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) - The pound edged up on Thursday, as traders awaited UK data on consumer spending and business activity after this week's hot inflation print complicated the outlook for Bank of...
UK Energy Regulator Plans to Introduce Zero Standing Charge Tariffs
Date: February 20, 2025
(Reuters) - British energy regulator Ofgem on Thursday proposed that all energy suppliers offer tariffs with low or no standing charges, allowing consumers to pay these costs as part of their unit...
UK's Ithaca Energy's Shares Jump 8% on Higher 2024 Production
Date: February 20, 2025
(Reuters) - Shares of Ithaca Energy jumped nearly 8% in morning trade after the North Sea-focused company reported higher 2024 oil and gas production, driven by the recently acquired UK assets of Eni....
UK's Centrica Hits One-Year High on Stock Buyback Plan, 2025 Forecast
Date: February 20, 2025
(Reuters) - Centrica maintained its forecast for 2025 on Thursday and announced a share buyback of 500 million pounds ($629.70 million) as the British Gas owner announced its results for last year. ($...
UK PM Starmer Expresses Support for Ukraine's Zelenskiy
Date: February 19, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday and expressed his support for Ukraine's leader. "The Prime Minister spoke to...
UK Watchdog Says GXO-Wincanton Deal Could Reduce Competition
Date: February 19, 2025
(Reuters) - British competition regulator said on Wednesday U.S.-based warehousing firm GXO's purchase of England-based logistics company Wincanton is likely to reduce competition in the supply of...