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Image for UK warns business leaders as 'highly significant' cyber incidents rise 50%
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UK warns business leaders as 'highly significant' cyber incidents rise 50%

By James Pearson LONDON (Reuters) -British cyber incidents classed as "highly significant" have rise...

13th October, 2025

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UK consumer spending slows ahead of Reeves budget, retailers say

LONDON (Reuters) -British consumer spending grew by the least in four months in September as uncerta...

13th October, 2025

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British government to tweak planning overhaul to boost economic growth

LONDON (Reuters) -The British government said it will make changes to its proposals to overhaul the...

13th October, 2025

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BoE's Greene sees more rate cuts but fears inflation might fall more slowly

LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England policymaker Megan Greene said on Monday that interest rates would...

13th October, 2025

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UK's King Charles to host German President for state visit in December

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's King Charles will welcome German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier to Wi...

13th October, 2025

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Blackstone sells $1.3 billion UK logistics assets, considers Big Yellow bid

(Reuters) -British real estate investment trust Tritax Big Box on Monday agreed to buy logistics ass...

13th October, 2025

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Sterling gets a lift as nerves over US-China tariffs recede

By Amanda Cooper LONDON (Reuters) -The pound rose on Monday, getting a tailwind from a degree of rel...

13th October, 2025

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UK's Reeves should use budget to reform tax system, IFS says

By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves should use her budget...

12th October, 2025

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UK CFOs worry about competitiveness and rising costs, Deloitte says

By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Chief financial officers at major British companies are the m...

12th October, 2025

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UK's Reeves plans to build bigger budget buffer - Telegraph

LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves plans to build up a bigger buffer against h...

12th October, 2025

Image for Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins killed in UK prison attack, media reports say
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Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins killed in UK prison attack, media reports say

LONDON (Reuters) -Ian Watkins, the former frontman of Welsh rock band Lostprophets who was serving a...

11th October, 2025

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Royal Mail and TikTok Shop form partnership to offer delivery network to UK sellers

(Reuters) -British postal company Royal Mail on Friday announced a partnership with TikTok Shop, all...

10th October, 2025