UK economy

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Head of UK fiscal watchdog says he will resign if Reeves, lawmakers demand it

(Refiles to correct spelling of expert in paragraph 5 to Ciaran from Kieran) LONDON (Reuters) -Briti...

27th November, 2025

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UK's Reeves fights criticism that she raised taxes to fund welfare

LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Thursday rejected criticisms that her an...

27th November, 2025

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Unite Group flags lower 2026 earnings on weak student housing demand, shares slump (Nov 27)

(Reuters) -Britain's Unite Group warned of lower earnings in 2026 on Thursday, as the student accomm...

27th November, 2025

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Flutter says UK gambling duties to hit EBITDA by $320 million in 2026

(Reuters) -FanDuel-owner Flutter Entertainment said on Wednesday the UK government's plans to raise...

27th November, 2025

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Savers and the wealthy count the costs of UK tax-raising budget

By Naomi Rovnick, Kirstin Ridley and Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -British money managers hit out a...

26th November, 2025

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UK nudges up gilt issuance to second-highest on record

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Debt Management Office nudged up its gilt issuance pla...

26th November, 2025

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UK announces new tax on expensive homes from 2028

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain announced a new annual tax on homes worth more than 2 million pounds ($2.6...

26th November, 2025

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Big investors welcome more headroom in UK budget, fret over long-term uncertainties

By Yoruk Bahceli, Dhara Ranasinghe and Nell Mackenzie LONDON (Reuters) -Big investors on Wednesday b...

26th November, 2025

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UK retail shares rise on Reeves' commercial property tax reforms

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -Shares in Britain's major retailers climbed on Wednesday after chan...

26th November, 2025

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Key measures in the budget proposed by UK finance minister Reeves

LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves delivered her budget statement to parliamen...

26th November, 2025

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UK gambling stocks rebound after mixed outcome on tax rises

By Pushkala Aripaka and Yamini Kalia (Reuters) -Shares in some British betting and gaming firms rebo...

26th November, 2025

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UK faces emerging gas supply risks as demand falls slowly, energy operator warns

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's energy operator said on Wednesday that gas will remain critical for ener...

26th November, 2025