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Image for UK new car market expected to fall slightly in November, SMMT data showsFinance

UK New Car Market Expected to Fall Slightly in November, Smmt Data Shows

Image for Britain's Great British Energy unveils plan to boost renewable power by 2030Finance

Britain's Great British Energy Unveils Plan to Boost Renewable Power by 2030

Image for Tesla UK sales fall 19% in November, New Automotive data showsFinance

Tesla UK Sales Fall 19% in November, New Automotive Data Shows

Image for Sterling rises against the euro, hits 5-week high vs dollarFinance

Sterling Rises Against the Euro, Hits 5-week High vs Dollar

Image for UK has no immediate plans for critical minerals price floor, minister says

UK Has No Immediate Plans for Critical Minerals Price Floor, Minister Says

Date: December 2, 2025

By Eric Onstad LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Britain has no plans to match the United States in supporting domestic rare earth companies with a price floor to cut reliance on dominant producer China,...

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Sterling Eases Against Euro on Central Banks Differentials

Date: December 2, 2025

By Joice Alves LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - The pound fell against the euro on Tuesday after euro zone inflation cemented the view that the European Central Bank was done easing interest rates while the...

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Britain Plans to Curb Jury Trials to Tackle Court Crisis

Date: December 2, 2025

LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Britain will remove the right to trial by jury for criminal cases for some less serious offences to address a growing crisis in the court system, justice minister David Lammy...

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UK Set for Faster Growth in 2026, Slower Inflation, OECD Forecasts

Date: December 2, 2025

LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Britain's economy will grow more faster than previously expected next year, the OECD said on Tuesday, citing the impact of finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget on...

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Bank of England's Bailey Urges Banks to Boost Lending After Capital Change

Date: December 2, 2025

LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Banks should increase their lending to boost the economy following a reduction in the amount of capital they need to set aside, the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey...

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UK Fiscal Watchdog Official Says Reeves Pre-Budget Speech Was Not Misleading

Date: December 2, 2025

LONDON, Dec 2 (Reuters) - A top official from Britain's fiscal watchdog said on Tuesday he did not think comments made last month by finance minister Rachel Reeves about the difficult budget situation...