UK economy

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Travel firm Jet2 forecasts lower profit as later bookings trend worsens

(Reuters) -British low-cost airline and travel firm Jet2 forecast full-year operating profit to be t...

4th September, 2025

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UK's hot summer boosts sales at electrical retailer Currys

By Sarah Young LONDON (Reuters) -British electricals retailer Currys said group sales rose 3% in the...

4th September, 2025

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Bank of England's Bailey says September QT decision is 'open'

By David Milliken and Yoruk Bahceli LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on...

3rd September, 2025

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BoE's Bailey says markets have grasped message on less certain rate cuts

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said markets had understo...

3rd September, 2025

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BoE's Taylor says UK economy getting closer to 'soft landing'

LONDON (Reuters) -Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Wednesday the British economy was...

3rd September, 2025

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Sterling edges up off four-week low as traders assess impact of bond selloff

By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) -Sterling edged up off a four-week low on Wednesday as traders pause...

3rd September, 2025

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Analysis-UK budget speculation adds to risks for the economy

By William Schomberg LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's budget rumour mill was already in full swing well b...

3rd September, 2025

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UK police caught in 'toxic culture wars', chief says after Linehan's arrest

By Michael Holden LONDON (Reuters) -Britain's most senior police chief defended on Wednesday the arr...

3rd September, 2025

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Britain's Hilton Food slumps after seafood risks, salmon unit under pressure

(Reuters) -Shares of Hilton Food Group fell more than 19% on Wednesday after the British food suppli...

3rd September, 2025

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UK stocks close higher, bolstered by banks and healthcare stocks

(Reuters) -UK shares rebounded on Wednesday, led by gains in healthcare and mining stocks, after suf...

3rd September, 2025

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UK's Reeves sets November 26 budget date as markets scrutinise British debt

LONDON (Reuters) -British finance minister Rachel Reeves will deliver her annual budget on November...

3rd September, 2025

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New orders help lift UK services PMI by most since April 2024

By David Milliken LONDON (Reuters) -A surge in new business helped Britain's services sector to grow...

3rd September, 2025