UK economy

Image for BT says 'government-inflicted' costs are 10 times higher in UK than Europe
Finance

BT says 'government-inflicted' costs are 10 times higher in UK than Europe

By Paul Sandle LONDON (Reuters) -The boss of BT said the burden of "government inflicted" taxes and...

24th September, 2025

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Finance

UK's IPF jumps on Basepoint's sweetened $693 million takeover proposal

(Reuters) -Britain's International Personal Finance said on Wednesday it received an enhanced 514.9...

24th September, 2025

Image for UK's On The Beach flags annual profit miss on B2B unit closure, shares drop
Finance

UK's On The Beach flags annual profit miss on B2B unit closure, shares drop

(Reuters) -Package holiday provider On The Beach Group forecast annual profit to miss market expecta...

24th September, 2025

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Eli Lilly's boss calls UK the 'worst' European country for drug prices

By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) -Eli Lilly Chief Executive Dave Ricks said Britain was "probably the wo...

24th September, 2025

Image for UK's EnQuest sticks to production guidance despite first-half loss
Finance

UK's EnQuest sticks to production guidance despite first-half loss

(Reuters) -North Sea-focused oil producer EnQuest maintained its full year production forecast on We...

24th September, 2025

Image for Older clients keep UK's Saga strong as On the Beach falters
Finance

Older clients keep UK's Saga strong as On the Beach falters

(Reuters) -British holiday group Saga reported a 5% fall in first-half adjusted pretax profit on Wed...

24th September, 2025

Image for UK pay deals hold at 3% with employers in cautious mood, Brightmine says
Finance

UK pay deals hold at 3% with employers in cautious mood, Brightmine says

LONDON (Reuters) -Pay settlements granted by British employers held at 3% in the three months to Aug...

24th September, 2025

Image for UK loses appeal over block on removal of asylum seeker under UK-France deal
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UK loses appeal over block on removal of asylum seeker under UK-France deal

LONDON (Reuters) -The British government on Tuesday lost its attempt to overturn a temporary block o...

23rd September, 2025

Image for UK to ease path to 'bring talent' after Trump visa move, Reeves says
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UK to ease path to 'bring talent' after Trump visa move, Reeves says

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain will ease the routes to bring high-skilled workers into the country, Finan...

23rd September, 2025

Image for BoE hawk Pill says he is more comfortable on inflation risk
Finance

BoE hawk Pill says he is more comfortable on inflation risk

By William Schomberg and Suban Abdulla (Reuters) -Bank of England Chief Economist Huw Pill, one of t...

23rd September, 2025

Image for Asylum seeker jailed for sex assault on teen that sparked UK protests
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Asylum seeker jailed for sex assault on teen that sparked UK protests

LONDON (Reuters) -An Ethiopian asylum seeker, whose arrest in July sparked angry protests outside th...

23rd September, 2025

Image for Home improvement retailer Kingfisher raises profit outlook on strong UK demand
Finance

Home improvement retailer Kingfisher raises profit outlook on strong UK demand

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -European home improvement retailer Kingfisher raised its full-year...

23rd September, 2025