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Merck to scrap London drug research centre

(Reuters) - Merck said on Wednesday it was scrapping research operations in London, citing the UK's...

10th September, 2025

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Sterling holds steady, propped up by rate outlook

LONDON (Reuters) -The pound held steady on Wednesday, hemmed in by a firm dollar ahead of key U.S. i...

10th September, 2025

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British homebuilder Vistry warns of challenges after interim profit drop

(Reuters) - British homebuilder Vistry on Wednesday said economic uncertainties could continue to we...

10th September, 2025

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British homebuilder Vistry's first-half profit plunges 33%

(Reuters) - British homebuilder Vistry reported a 33.2% drop in adjusted pre-tax profit for the firs...

10th September, 2025

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British regulator proposes scrapping limit on contactless card payments

LONDON (Reuters) -Contactless card payments in Britain could exceed a 100-pound ($135.35) limit unde...

10th September, 2025

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UK's Serica Energy cuts annual production outlook, shares drop

(Reuters) -Britain's Serica Energy cut its 2025 production outlook on Wednesday to 29,000–32,000 bar...

10th September, 2025

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British retailer Wickes' half-year profit rises on strong retail sales

(Reuters) - British home improvement retailer Wickes Group reported a nearly 17% rise in half-year p...

10th September, 2025

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New British trade minister heads to China for first talks since 2018

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's new trade minister Peter Kyle will hold the first trade talks with China...

9th September, 2025

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UK's Reeves should break tax promises, not target business, CBI head says

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves should break pre-election...

9th September, 2025

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UK's Reeves tells ministers to help Bank of England fight inflation

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's finance minister Rachel Reeves said the government should focus on assis...

9th September, 2025

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Why is British horse racing going on strike?

By Virginia Furness LONDON (Reuters) -No horse racing will take place in Britain on September 10 as...

9th September, 2025

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Sterling firms as Fed cut bets weigh on dollar, political worries bog down euro

(Reuters) -Sterling gained against the dollar and the euro on Tuesday as traders slightly raised the...

9th September, 2025