UK economy

Image for Britain's M&S drops Tesco's Booker as wholesale partner
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Britain's M&S drops Tesco's Booker as wholesale partner

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's Marks & Spencer has ended its 15-year wholesale partnership with Tesco's...

9th September, 2025

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London commuters turn to bikes and boats as Tube strike enters second day

By Sam Tabahriti LONDON (Reuters) -Commuters in London turned to bikes, buses and boats on Tuesday a...

9th September, 2025

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Finance

UK regulator imposes $117 million penalty against Anglian Water, South West Water

(Reuters) -British regulator Ofwat on Tuesday confirmed an 86-million-pound ($116.76 million) penalt...

9th September, 2025

Image for UK retailer Dunelm warns it has yet to see clear signs of sustained demand, shares drop
Finance

UK retailer Dunelm warns it has yet to see clear signs of sustained demand, shares drop

(Reuters) -British homeware retailer Dunelm Group said on Tuesday it was yet to see signs of a susta...

9th September, 2025

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Finance

UK shoppers spent more as temperatures rose in August, BRC survey shows

By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) -British shoppers spent more in August, helped by summer weather a...

9th September, 2025

Image for Pret takes $749 million goodwill hit due to global uncertainty, rising UK costs
Finance

Pret takes $749 million goodwill hit due to global uncertainty, rising UK costs

By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) -British sandwich and coffee chain Pret A Manger has booked a goodwi...

9th September, 2025

Image for HSBC, Deutsche Bank push back BoE rate cut forecasts as inflation clouds outlook
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HSBC, Deutsche Bank push back BoE rate cut forecasts as inflation clouds outlook

(Reuters) -HSBC and Deutsche Bank on Monday pushed back their forecasts for Bank of England rate cut...

8th September, 2025

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Britain could cut visas from countries that don't accept migrant returns

By Alistair Smout LONDON (Reuters) -Britain said on Monday it could cut the number of visas granted...

8th September, 2025

Image for FTSE 100 closes higher on boost from banks, industrials
Finance

FTSE 100 closes higher on boost from banks, industrials

(Reuters) -UK shares nudged higher on Monday, led by heavyweight energy and bank stocks, while losse...

8th September, 2025

Image for Sterling holds firm against dollar after weak US jobs report
Finance

Sterling holds firm against dollar after weak US jobs report

LONDON (Reuters) -The pound hovered largely unchanged on Monday, having posted its biggest one-day r...

8th September, 2025

Image for UK pay settlements drop to lowest since December 2021
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UK pay settlements drop to lowest since December 2021

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -British employers offered the lowest pay settlements in more tha...

8th September, 2025

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UK's Cooper appointed foreign minister, Lammy named deputy PM

LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's David Lammy will be replaced as foreign minister by interior minister Yv...

5th September, 2025