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Ratcliffe Says He Is Sorry His UK 'colonised by Immigrants' Remark Offended Some
Date: February 11, 2026
LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday condemned comments by billionaire Jim Ratcliffe, who said Britain had been "colonised by immigrants" in a broadcast interview,...
UK Should Think 'very Carefully' Before Expanding T-Bill Issuance, Dmo Chief Says
Date: February 11, 2026
By David Milliken LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Britain's government should think carefully before significantly expanding issuance of short-dated Treasury bills due to the extra refinancing risk, the...
UK's Reeves Says Deeper Ties With EU Is the 'biggest Prize'
Date: February 11, 2026
LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - British finance minister Rachel Reeves will say on Wednesday that closer integration with Europe is the biggest prize when it comes to boosting the economy via closer...
Sterling Strengthens on Easing Concerns Over PM Starmer's Position
Date: February 11, 2026
LONDON, Feb 11 (Reuters) - Sterling strengthened against the dollar and the euro on Wednesday on investor relief that British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's position looked more secure than it did...
UK's Barratt Redrow Cuts Dividend as Building Costs Squeeze Margins
Date: February 11, 2026
Feb 11 (Reuters) - Britain's largest homebuilder Barratt Redrow reported a 13.6% fall in first half adjusted pre-tax profit on Wednesday amid a subdued demand environment in the industry. The company...
After Bruising Day, UK's Starmer Pledges to Never Walk Away From His Job
Date: February 10, 2026
LONDON, Feb 10 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Tuesday he would never walk away from his mandate, amid mounting pressure on his leadership over the appointment of former...