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Sterling dips as central bank decisions, Iran war uncertainty in focus

The British pound was last 0.3% lower against the dollar at $1.3488, and little changed against the euro at 86.55 pence International News via Reuters: Sterling...

King Charles arrives in US for state visit amid differences over Iran war

The state visit, by far the most high-profile and consequential of Charles' reign, marks the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence from...

Britain’s lifetime smoking ban set to become law

Lawmakers last week approved the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which introduces a rolling age restriction permanently barring anyone born on or after January 1,...

UK public inflation expectations retrace in April, Citi/YouGov survey shows

Short-term inflation expectations fell to 5% in April from 5.4% in March, while long-term expectations eased to 4.2% from 4.5% a month earlier, according...

FTSE 100 extends losing streak to six days as Mideast peace hopes fade

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index finished 0.6% lower at 10,321.09 points, its sixth consecutive session of losses- its longest losing streak in more than...

Pope and first female Archbishop of Canterbury meet and pray together

The two, who lead Christian denominations that split from each other in acrimony in 1534, met privately before going together to a 17th century...

UK retail sales tumble by most in over 40 years, CBI survey shows

The CBI's monthly retail sales volume measure dropped to -68 in April from -52 in March, its lowest reading since the series started in...

FTSE 100 edges higher as energy, banking stocks power gains

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.2% to 10,393.85 points by 1005 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 also climbed 0.2% International News via Reuters: London's...

UK PM Starmer to discuss Iran war impact with Bank of England

"Tomorrow I'm chairing a meeting of Cobra on the impact (of the war), bringing in people from the Bank of England, so that you...

Sterling edges up vs dollar with Middle East, BoE in focus

The greenback rallied during the Iran conflict, benefiting in March from safe-haven flows as the U.S. is less exposed than Europe - including Britain...

UK stocks end week lower as fragile U.S.-Iran truce weighs; BoE flags risks

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index ended 0.8% lower to 10,379.08 points International News via Reuters: UK's main stock indexes recorded weekly losses as investors assessed tentative...

Fairmont Southampton and Bermuda London Office to host recruitment drive

The resort will be hosting the event in collaboration with the Government of Bermuda London Office at The Savoy in London on Thursday, May...
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