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Image for Britain says pushing for better outcome on US pharma tariffsHeadlines

Britain Says Pushing for Better Outcome on US Pharma Tariffs

Image for Pound sees biggest weekly fall since July; UK fiscal and macro worries collideFinance

Pound Sees Biggest Weekly Fall Since July; UK Fiscal and Macro Worries Collide

Image for Member of Irish rap group Kneecap has his UK terrorism prosecution thrown outHeadlines

Member of Irish Rap Group Kneecap Has His UK Terrorism Prosecution Thrown Out

Image for Britain to introduce compulsory digital ID for workersFinance

Britain to Introduce Compulsory Digital ID for Workers

Image for UK's Starmer dismisses leadership threat as rival stokes talk of challenge

UK's Starmer Dismisses Leadership Threat as Rival Stokes Talk of Challenge

Date: September 25, 2025

By Andrew MacAskill LONDON (Reuters) -British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Thursday he was focused on "economic stability" after one of his party's mayors said he had been privately encouraged...

Image for Sterling holds steady as investors weigh UK fiscal risk

Sterling Holds Steady as Investors Weigh UK Fiscal Risk

Date: September 25, 2025

By Canan Sevgili LONDON (Reuters) -The pound held steady against the dollar on Thursday, as investors weighed up concerns about Britian's finances, in light of weaker demand at a UK government bond...

Image for UK stocks fall as BoE policymaker flags inflation risks, medical device makers weigh

UK Stocks Fall as BoE Policymaker Flags Inflation Risks, Medical Device Makers Weigh

Date: September 25, 2025

(Reuters) -London stocks edged lower on Thursday as investors turned cautious over inflation risks and Bank of England's interest rate outlook, while weakness in medical equipment shares added to the...

Image for UK seeks to block challenge to Palestine Action ban under anti-terrorism laws

UK Seeks to Block Challenge to Palestine Action Ban Under Anti-Terrorism Laws

Date: September 25, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -The British government on Thursday sought to block the co-founder of pro-Palestinian campaign group Palestine Action from bringing a legal challenge over the banning of the group...

Image for UK retail sales fall for 12th month in a row, CBI says

UK Retail Sales Fall for 12th Month in a Row, Cbi Says

Date: September 25, 2025

LONDON (Reuters) -British retailers reported a 12th straight month of falling sales in September and they expect another decline in October as weaker consumer demand and concerns about the...

Image for UK's Mitchells & Butlers reports 3.1% rise in quarterly like-for-like sales

UK's Mitchells & Butlers Reports 3.1% Rise in Quarterly Like-For-Like Sales

Date: September 25, 2025

(Reuters) -British pub and restaurant operator Mitchells & Butlers reported a 3.1% rise in fourth quarter like-for-like sales on Thursday, helped by robust demand for food and drinks and cost...