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BP weighs potential exit from UK North Sea, Bloomberg News reports

The company is conducting an internal review of its UK upstream operations, which could fetch about 2 billion pounds ($2.72 billion) if sold fully International...

UK mortgage approvals rise to 4-month high, BoE data shows

The number of mortgages approved for house purchase - a leading indicator for home sales - rose to 63,531 in March from 62,708 in...

Trump lifts tariffs on UK whisky to toast departing King Charles

The Republican president said in a post on Truth Social that he would soon be removing tariffs and restrictions related to Scotland's ability to...

Sterling steady at 10-week high in quiet end to busy week

Sterling was little changed at $1.3606 and a touch softer against the euro at 86.32 pence, after jumping sharply against both on Thursday International News...

UK raises terrorism threat level after stabbings as Starmer says Jews are scared

The increase to the second-highest threat level out of five means a terrorist attack within the next six months is highly likely, following Wednesday's...

Over 40% of UK firms suffered cyber attack last year, survey finds

Approximately 612,000 businesses reported at least one cyber breach or attack in 2025/26, the government's Cyber Security Breaches Survey found International News via Reuters: More than...

Britain’s King Charles bids farewell to Trump as US state visit ends

The official reason for the royal trip was to mark the 250th anniversary of the U.S. winning its independence from British colonial rule International News...

Banksy installs statue of flag-wielding man in central London

The sculpture, which bears Banksy's signature on the plinth, was dropped into place from a low-loader overnight, according to a video posted on the...

UK PM Starmer says Jews are scared, promises action after London stabbings

Starmer, who has faced severe criticism from some in the Jewish community for the government's response, promised more police in Jewish areas International News via...

Bank of England holds rates and spells out inflation risks from Iran war

The Monetary Policy Committee's nine members voted 8-1 to keep the BoE's benchmark Bank Rate at 3.75% with only Chief Economist Huw Pill seeking...

FTSE 100 advances as Rolls-Royce and Glencore gain ahead of BoE rate call

The blue-chip FTSE 100 rose 0.9% to 10,307.19 points by 0942 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 edged 0.4% higher International News via Reuters: London's FTSE...

King Charles commemorates 9/11 victims in New York visit

The royal visit to lower Manhattan came at a time of tensions between Britain and the U.S., with President Donald Trump having criticized Prime...
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