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British retail sales slip in July after World Cup boost

Bermuda Broadcasting Newsdesk - August 21, 2026

The biggest drag came from clothing and footwear sales, which fell by the most since May 2025, down 2.7% on the month, after many...

Finance

Sterling extends rally on firm rate-hike bets, subdued dollar

Bermuda Broadcasting Newsdesk - August 21, 2026

Sterling was last up 0.19% to $1.3658, hovering near its highest since February International News via Reuters: The British pound was on track for its fourth...

Finance

FTSE 100 subdued at the end of volatile week

Bermuda Broadcasting Newsdesk - August 21, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 was flat at 10,747.56 points by 1006 GMT, while the midcap FTSE 250 climbed 0.4% to 24,596.70 points International News via...

Finance

UK’s FTSE 100 flat as mining and oil gains counter broader weakness

Bermuda Broadcasting Newsdesk - August 20, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index held steady at 10,748.16 points, while the midcap FTSE 250 fell 0.55% to 24,508.66 points International News via Reuters: The UK's...

Finance

UK’s FTSE 100 flat as mining and oil gains counter broader weakness

Bermuda Broadcasting Newsdesk - August 20, 2026

The blue-chip FTSE 100 index held steady at 10,748.16 points, while the midcap FTSE 250 fell 0.55% to 24,508.66 points International News via Reuters: The UK's...

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Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain

Bermuda Broadcasting Newsdesk - August 20, 2026

The surprise move comes after the couple spent recent years repeatedly criticising the royal family and lambasting the British press International News via Reuters: Prince Harry...

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British recruiter Hays beats annual profit expectations on cost cuts

Bermuda Broadcasting Newsdesk - August 20, 2026

Globally recruiters are cutting costs to bolster profits as geopolitical tensions and AI-driven efficiencies weigh on hiring, with firms preferring shorter-term contracts as they...

Finance

London stocks gain as gold miners shine