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Image for UK's Halfords lifts profit outlook as summer weather boosts cycling, camping sales
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UK's Halfords lifts profit outlook as summer weather boosts cycling, camping sales

Aug 27 (Reuters) - Britain's Halfords forecast annual profit ahead of market expectations on Thursda...

27th August, 2026

Image for UK's July auto output falls as weak exports and shutdowns weigh, industry data shows
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UK's July auto output falls as weak exports and shutdowns weigh, industry data shows

Aug 27 (Reuters) - British vehicle production fell 11.6% year-on-year in July as weaker exports and...

26th August, 2026

Image for One in three UK employers have cut entry-level jobs, survey shows
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One in three UK employers have cut entry-level jobs, survey shows

LONDON, Aug 26 (Reuters) - Over a third of British employers have reduced the number of entry-level...

25th August, 2026

Image for FTSE indexes close higher as housing stocks shine 
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FTSE indexes close higher as housing stocks shine 

Aug 25 (Reuters) - The main UK stock indexes closed higher on Tuesday, as housing stocks were lifted...

25th August, 2026

Image for Sterling pauses after four-week rally as investors brace for US sanctions on Iran
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Sterling pauses after four-week rally as investors brace for US sanctions on Iran

Aug 24 (Reuters) - The British pound ticked lower against the dollar on Monday, easing from a four-w...

24th August, 2026

Image for UK economy hands Burnham surprise boost before first budget
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UK economy hands Burnham surprise boost before first budget

By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Britain is showing surprising signs of strengt...

24th August, 2026

Image for UK posts unexpected budget deficit in July as spending rises
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UK posts unexpected budget deficit in July as spending rises

By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Britain's government recorded an unexpected bu...

21st August, 2026

Image for UK inflation picks up after July surge in household energy bills
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UK inflation picks up after July surge in household energy bills

By Andy Bruce and David Milliken LONDON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - A jump in household energy bills pushed...

19th August, 2026

Image for Sterling holds firm after UK inflation data offers little surprise
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Sterling holds firm after UK inflation data offers little surprise

By Niket Nishant Aug 19 (Reuters) - The British pound clung to gains against the dollar early on Wed...

19th August, 2026

Image for UK employers raise pay by least in 10 months, Brightmine says
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UK employers raise pay by least in 10 months, Brightmine says

Aug 19 (Reuters) - Pay settlements by British employers inched down in the three months to June to a...

18th August, 2026

Image for UK employers stuck in "low-hire, low-fire" mode, survey shows
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UK employers stuck in "low-hire, low-fire" mode, survey shows

LONDON, Aug 17 (Reuters) - British employers remain reluctant to hire and confidence has stayed near...

16th August, 2026

Image for UK stats office sees switch to improved jobs market survey in November 2027
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UK stats office sees switch to improved jobs market survey in November 2027

LONDON, Aug 11 (Reuters) - Britain's statistics office said on Tuesday that November 2027 was the mo...

11th August, 2026