uk-economy
UK's FTSE 100 Touches New Peak as HSBC Shines
British Regulator Eases Short Selling Rules for Hedge Funds
Bank of England to Hold Rates This Quarter and Resume Cutting Early 2026: Reuters Poll
UK Shop Prices Fall for First Time Since March, Retailers Say
UK Wealth Fund Must Accept Some Failures as Price of Taking Risks, Say Lawmakers
Date: October 28, 2025
By Iain Withers LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's National Wealth Fund (NWF) must be allowed to take risks and back projects that ultimately fail, lawmakers said on Tuesday, as the state-owned investor...
UK Stocks Pause After Recent Gains; HSBC Dips
Date: October 27, 2025
By Avinash P (Reuters) -London-listed stocks ended flat on Monday as investors paused after a recent rally, while HSBC slipped after the lending giant said its quarterly results will be hit after...
Britain's King Charles Heckled Over Brother Prince Andrew
Date: October 27, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -King Charles was heckled by a protester on Monday over his brother Prince Andrew's ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while greeting royal fans during a cathedral visit in...
UK Faces Bigger Than Expected Cut to Productivity Forecast, Sources Say
Date: October 27, 2025
(Reuters) -Britain's Office for Budget Responsibility is expected to cut its trend productivity growth forecast by about 0.3%, the Financial Times reported on Monday citing people familiar with the...
UK's Starmer Signs $10.7 Billion Fighter Jet Deal With Turkey, Spokesperson Says
Date: October 27, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has signed an 8-billion-pound ($10.74 billion) deal with Turkey for 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets, his spokesperson said on Monday. ($1 = 0.7451...
UK Retailers Struggle Again as Budget Fears Weigh on Consumers, Cbi Says
Date: October 27, 2025
LONDON (Reuters) -British retailers reported another drop in sales in October and they expect a further fall in November as consumers worry about finance minister Rachel Reeves' budget in a month's...