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Bank of England rate cut boosts comeback factor for UK markets

By Naomi Rovnick and Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -Big investors are growing more confident about...

2nd August, 2024

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UK public sector workers get above-inflation pay rises, worth 9 billion pounds

LONDON (Reuters) -British public sector workers such as teachers and doctors are set to receive infl...

29th July, 2024

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NatWest first-half profit down 16% as mortgage competition bites

LONDON (Reuters) – NatWest’s first-half pretax operating profit fell by a less than expected 16% to...

26th July, 2024

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UK car output logs fourth consecutive monthly fall in June, data shows

(Reuters) – UK’s car output fell for the fourth consecutive month in June, as more manufacturers wou...

25th July, 2024

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UK pay settlements hold at 4.9% in three months to June

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) – British employers offered average annual pay settlements of 4.9...

24th July, 2024

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UK Conservative Party to announce new leader on Nov. 2

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Conservative Party said on Monday it will name its new leader on Nov. 2,...

23rd July, 2024

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Homeware retailer Dunelm sees annual profit slightly ahead of market view

Homeware retailer Dunelm sees annual profit slightly ahead of market view (Reuters) – British homewa...

18th July, 2024

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Britain’s new government must act fast to meet 2030 climate target, say advisers

By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) – The new Labour government will have to act fast to get Britain...

18th July, 2024

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Britain’s Octopus Energy eyes new onshore wind projects after ban lifted

By Susanna Twidale LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Octopus Energy expects to announce new onshore wind...

16th July, 2024

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UK building firms face worst recruitment problems, survey shows

LONDON (Reuters) – Construction and engineering firms are bearing the brunt of Britain’s shortage of...

16th July, 2024

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Analysis-Shunned UK markets emerge as haven from global storms

By Naomi Rovnick and Anousha Sakoui LONDON (Reuters) – Investors are looking at UK markets as a pote...

12th July, 2024

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Faster UK economy growth gives gift to new government

By Andy Bruce (Reuters) – Britain’s economy grew more quickly than expected in May, providing some m...

11th July, 2024