UK economy

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Finance

UK's jobs downturn abates slightly ahead of budget, survey shows

MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -The downturn in Britain's labour market abated slightly last month as...

14th November, 2025

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UK's Reeves abandons plans to raise income tax rates, roiling markets

(Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and finance minister Rachel Reeves have ditched their...

13th November, 2025

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Finance

Pension funds reject UK Plc proposal to get savers into local stocks

By Tommy Reggiori Wilkes and Charlie Conchie LONDON (Reuters) -Proposals from the London Stock Excha...

13th November, 2025

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UK government reappoints Bank of England's Greene to second MPC term

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's finance ministry said on Thursday it had reappointed Bank of England pol...

13th November, 2025

Image for FTSE 100 snaps record run as financials drag, GDP data disappoints
Finance

FTSE 100 snaps record run as financials drag, GDP data disappoints

(Reuters) -London's FTSE 100 fell on Thursday after a three-day run of record highs, dragged by fina...

13th November, 2025

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UK to scrap police commissioners and plough savings into local patrols

By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Thursday it would scrap U.S.-style police commissio...

13th November, 2025

Image for Sterling edges up, gains tempered by soft UK growth data
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Sterling edges up, gains tempered by soft UK growth data

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The pound rose on Thursday, as a deal in Washington to reopen the...

13th November, 2025

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Finance

UK's ASOS cuts interest costs in $319 million refinancing

LONDON (Reuters) -British online fashion retailer ASOS said on Thursday a 238 million pounds ($319 m...

13th November, 2025

Image for UK economic growth disappoints in Q3 as JLR cyberattack hits
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UK economic growth disappoints in Q3 as JLR cyberattack hits

By Andy Bruce and Suban Abdulla MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Britain's economy barely expanded in...

13th November, 2025

Image for UK retailer B&M's shares hit record low on weak start to festive quarter
Finance

UK retailer B&M's shares hit record low on weak start to festive quarter

(Reuters) -Britain's B&M appointed Helen Cowing as its interim finance chief on Thursday and reporte...

13th November, 2025

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British homebuilder Persimmon's forward sales rise despite consumer uncertainty

(Reuters) -British homebuilder Persimmon reported a 15% rise in its forward sales position on Thursd...

13th November, 2025

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UK housing market slows as confidence falls ahead of budget, RICS survey shows

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's housing market lost steam last month as demand faded from buyers concern...

13th November, 2025