uk-economy

Image for Royal Mail operator IDS warns of margin pressures persisting into 2026 as costs riseFinance

Royal Mail Operator Ids Warns of Margin Pressures Persisting Into 2026 as Costs Rise

Image for Explainer-How could British Prime Minister Keir Starmer be ousted by unhappy lawmakers?Headlines

Explainer-How Could British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Be Ousted by Unhappy Lawmakers?

Image for UK to publish less official data in drive to restore qualityHeadlines

UK to Publish Less Official Data in Drive to Restore Quality

Image for Taylor Wimpey autumn sales slow as UK budget loomsFinance

Taylor Wimpey Autumn Sales Slow as UK Budget Looms

Image for British pub chain Fuller Smith's Christmas bookings improve, profit rises 28%

British Pub Chain Fuller Smith's Christmas Bookings Improve, Profit Rises 28%

Date: November 12, 2025

(Reuters) -British pub chain Fuller, Smith & Turner said on Wednesday that its Christmas bookings were 16% ahead of year-ago levels, and also reported a 28% jump in half-year pretax profit, supported...

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UK's Starmer Tries to Shore up Authority After Leadership Challenge Briefing

Date: November 12, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -British health minister Wes Streeting said on Wednesday any talk of a challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer was not true, adding that he supported him. Multiple British media...

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UK to Ban Maritime Services for Russian Lng Exports

Date: November 11, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain plans to ban companies from providing services such as shipping and insurance for Russian liquefied natural gas exports, in its latest attempt to help Ukraine in its war...

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Sterling Snaps Four-Day Rising Streak After Jobs Data

Date: November 11, 2025

By Stefano Rebaudo (Reuters) -Sterling snapped a four-day rising streak as data on Tuesday showed British unemployment rose, while annual wage growth slowed slightly, bolstering expectations for a...

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Bank of England Sees Wider Qe Benefits Cushioning Big Losses

Date: November 11, 2025

By Andy Bruce MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -The Bank of England said on Tuesday that wider benefits from its past government bond purchases mostly offset the large losses accruing on its quantitative...

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Grocery Supplier Princes Group's Profit Jumps in First Report After UK Market Debut

Date: November 11, 2025

-Princes Group on Tuesday reported a sharp increase in nine-month core profit in its first results since going public, as one of Europe’s largest grocery suppliers reined in costs and streamlined...