uk-economy
Britain's Surging Reform Party Draws Big-Name Defector Jenrick
London's FTSE 100 Hits New High on Upbeat Economic Data, Earnings
Sterling Edges Down Versus Dollar After UK Data
British Lenders Expect Lower Mortgage Demand in Early 2026, BoE Says
UK's Dunelm Plunges on Warning That Cautious Consumer Spending Will Hurt Profits
Date: January 15, 2026
Jan 15 (Reuters) - British homeware retailer Dunelm said on Thursday it expects annual profit at the lower end of analyst expectations despite a rise in first-half sales, citing a challenging...
UK's Taylor Wimpey Warns of 2026 Margin Decline as Muted Demand Hits Order Book
Date: January 15, 2026
Jan 15 (Reuters) - UK homebuilder Taylor Wimpey warned of a decline in 2026 operating profit margin on Thursday, citing weaker opening order book and softer pricing on bulk deals. After a turbulent...
Mitchells & Butlers' First-Quarter Sales Surge on Strong Christmas Demand
Date: January 15, 2026
Jan 15 (Reuters) - British pub and restaurant operator Mitchells & Butlers reported a 4.5% rise in like-for-like first-quarter sales on Thursday, helped by strong demand for its pub grub and drinks...
UK Economy Bounces Back in November, Boosted by Jlr Recovery
Date: January 15, 2026
LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Britain's economy grew by a better-than-expected 0.3% in November, official data showed on Thursday. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast that British gross domestic...
UK Climbs FDI Rankings on AI and Clean Energy Booms, McKinsey Says
Date: January 15, 2026
LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Britain has moved up the rankings as a destination for new foreign direct investment, helped by growth in artificial intelligence and clean energy, but needs to do more to...
UK Surveyors Turn More Upbeat About Housing Market Outlook
Date: January 15, 2026
LONDON, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Britain's housing market showed some signs of turning a corner last month as uncertainty about finance minister Rachel Reeves' tax plans lifted and borrowing costs looked...