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Gloom Lifts for UK Shops but Only Partially, Cbi Survey Shows
Date: January 22, 2026
Jan 22 (Reuters) - A sharp downturn across British retailers abated somewhat this month, although store chains remain gloomy overall about their prospects, an industry survey showed on Thursday. The...
China Willing to Work With UK to Boost Economic Ties, Ministry Says
Date: January 22, 2026
BEIJING, Jan 22 (Reuters) - China is willing to work with Britain on the basis of mutual respect to promote economic ties and a favourable business environment, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said on...
Sterling Edges up as Focus Shifts to Data, BoE Rate Outlook
Date: January 22, 2026
By Stefano Rebaudo Jan 22 (Reuters) - Sterling edged up against both the euro and the U.S. dollar after recent economic data painted a mixed picture, bringing the Bank of England rate outlook back...
Morgan Stanley Pushes BoE Rate Cut Call to March From February After Inflation Data
Date: January 22, 2026
Jan 22 - Morgan Stanley expects the Bank of England to deliver its next interest rate cut in March, scrapping its forecast for a 25-basis-point February cut, after data showed British inflation rose...
Borrowing Data Offers New Year Cheer for UK's Reeves, for Now
Date: January 22, 2026
By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Britain's government borrowed less than expected in December, helped by robust growth in tax receipts, according to data on Thursday that may give...
UK's Wickes Group Posts 5.3% Rise in Like-For-Like Sales for Second Half
Date: January 22, 2026
Jan 22 (Reuters) - British home improvement retailer Wickes posted a 5.3% rise in like-for-like sales growth for the second half of the year on Thursday, driven by strong sales in its retail segment...