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UK jobless rate rises but wage growth points to another rate hike

UK jobless rate rises but wage growth points to another rate hike By Andy Bruce and David Milliken L...

12th September, 2023

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BoE’s Mann says better to err towards over-tightening rates

BoE’s Mann says better to err towards over-tightening rates By Andy Bruce and David Milliken LONDON...

12th September, 2023

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BMW to invest $750 million in UK plants to take Mini fully electric

BMW to invest $750 million in UK plants to take Mini fully electric By Nick Carey LONDON (Reuters) -...

11th September, 2023

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All of UK retailer Wilko’s stores to shut, risking 12,500 jobs

All of UK retailer Wilko’s stores to shut, risking 12,500 jobs LONDON (Reuters) -Failed retailer Wil...

11th September, 2023

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England confirms 34 COVID cases linked to highly mutated variant – UKSHA

England confirms 34 COVID cases linked to highly mutated variant – UKSHA (Reuters) – UK Health Secur...

8th September, 2023

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Bank of England is ‘much nearer’ to peak interest rates, Bailey says

Bank of England is ‘much nearer’ to peak interest rates, Bailey says By David Milliken and William S...

6th September, 2023

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London stocks extend losses on global economic gloom, WH Smith slides

London stocks extend losses on global economic gloom, WH Smith slides By Khushi Singh and Siddarth S...

6th September, 2023

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UK stocks fall after data signals waning consumer demand; Ashtead slides

UK stocks fall after data signals waning consumer demand; Ashtead slides By Khushi Singh (Reuters) -...

5th September, 2023

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Britain eases planning rules for onshore wind projects in England

Britain eases planning rules for onshore wind projects in England By Sachin Ravikumar and Alistair S...

5th September, 2023

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UK investors’ stocks sell-off accelerates, ESG ‘boom ends’ – Calastone

UK investors’ stocks sell-off accelerates, ESG ‘boom ends’ – Calastone LONDON (Reuters) – Investors...

5th September, 2023

Image for Equipment rental firm Ashtead lowers UK rental revenue outlook, shares fall
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Equipment rental firm Ashtead lowers UK rental revenue outlook, shares fall

Equipment rental firm Ashtead lowers UK rental revenue outlook, shares fall (Reuters) -British equip...

5th September, 2023

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UK August new car registrations up more than 20%- SMMT

UK August new car registrations up more than 20%- SMMT (Reuters) – New car registrations in Britain...

5th September, 2023