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UK's FTSE 100 ends flat amid mixed corporate updates, US inflation data

Jan 13 (Reuters) - The UK's FTSE 100 was largely unchanged on Tuesday as investors digested a slew o...

13th January, 2026

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Premier Inn owner Whitbread's higher sales, lower tax hit lift shares

Premier Inn owner Whitbread said on Tuesday it now expects business rate hikes announced in the autu...

13th January, 2026

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UK homebuilder Persimmon offers cautious outlook after beating 2025 sales' expectations

Jan 13 (Reuters) - British homebuilder Persimmon reported annual home completions ahead of market ex...

13th January, 2026

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Aldi's workers in UK get 2.5% pay rise

LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - The British arm of German discount supermarket Aldi will raise pay for ov...

13th January, 2026

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UK consumers cut spending in December by most since 2021, Barclays says

LONDON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - Britain's consumers reined in their spending in December by the most in a...

13th January, 2026

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UK inflation expectations weakened in December, Citi/Yougov survey shows

LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - The British public's expectations for inflation edged down in December an...

12th January, 2026

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Sterling rallies vs dollar, flat against euro as risk premium unwinds

By Stefano Rebaudo Jan 12 (Reuters) - Sterling rallied against the U.S. dollar on Monday, alongside...

12th January, 2026

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Former UK government minister Zahawi defects to Farage's Reform

LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Former British government minister Nadhim Zahawi has defected from the co...

12th January, 2026

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Metals and mining stocks lift FTSE 100 to record close

Jan 12 (Reuters) - London's FTSE 100 fell on Monday as a stronger sterling pressured the export-heav...

12th January, 2026

Image for UK employers report weaker hiring but stronger pay growth in December
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UK employers report weaker hiring but stronger pay growth in December

LONDON, Jan 12 (Reuters) - Britain's jobs market cooled in December but starting salaries for perman...

12th January, 2026

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Britain to develop new ballistic missile for Ukraine's defense

Jan 11 (Reuters) - The British government said on Sunday that it will develop a new deep-strike ball...

11th January, 2026

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Sterling set for weekly decline as traders await key UK economic data

By Joice Alves LONDON, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Sterling steadied against the dollar on Friday after fallin...

9th January, 2026