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Pound gives back some gains after hitting four-year high on Trump comments

Sterling was last down 0.44% at $1.3784- it rose more than 1.2% on Tuesday to $1.3867, its highest level since September 2021 International News via...

Britain’s Starmer arrives in China as Western alliances face strain

Starmer said Britain must remain vigilant about potential security threats but could not afford to ignore the opportunities presented by the world's second-largest economy International...

London’s FTSE 100 falls as healthcare, bank stocks decline

The FTSE 100 fell 0.4% by 1056 GMT, while the domestically focused FTSE 250 bucked the trend, rising 0.1% and hitting its highest level...

UK government provides support to pubs to help them survive tax hike

Pubs, whilst suffering a long-term decline driven in part by changing drinking habits and demographics, retain a centuries-old role in the social fabric of...

UK’s FTSE 100 rises on banking gains as investors eye US Fed decision

The bank index was up 2.2%, climbing to its highest level since May 2008, with HSBC Holdings gaining 2.9% and NatWest Group and Lion...

UK regulator kicks off review on impact of AI on retail finance

The review will look at how the evolution of AI could affect markets and firms, including changes to competition and market structure, as well...

Sterling inches higher against the dollar; gaining for fourth consecutive day 

Sterling was last 0.12% higher against the dollar at $1.3696, hovering near a four-month high International News via Reuters: The pound edged higher against the U.S....

UK banks commit to $15 billion lending package to help firms expand abroad

The announcement comes as Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party, struggling in opinion polls, searches for ways to generate growth from Britain's relatively sluggish...

European countries including UK lose measles elimination status

Spain, Austria, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan also lost their status, and the WHO urged countries to boost vaccination rates, particularly among under-protected populations International News...

UK banks commit to $15 billion lending package to help firms expand abroad

The announcement comes as Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party, struggling in opinion polls, searches for ways to generate growth from Britain's relatively sluggish...

Pound touches four-month high against weaker dollar

British businesses reported their fastest upturn in activity since April 2024 in January, while retail sales rose unexpectedly last month International News via Reuters: The British...

Starmer leadership rival Burnham blocked from seeking return to UK parliament

Burnham said he was disappointed at the decision and, while he called for unity in the Labour Party, criticised the way the situation had...
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