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UK public inflation expectations ticked lower in November, BoE says

The public's median expectation for the rate of inflation in the year ahead fell to 3.5% from 3.6% in August, according to the quarterly...

UK’s WH Smith delays results again over audit review

Having already postponed once in October, the company had been due to release results for the year ended August 31 on December 16 International News...

Microsoft fights $2.8 billion UK lawsuit over cloud computing licences

Regulators in Britain, Europe and the United States have separately begun examining Microsoft and others' practices in relation to cloud computing International News via Reuters: Microsoft...

FTSE 100 gains after Fed’s softer tone; eyes on GDP data

The Fed lowered rates by an expected 25 basis points in a divided vote on Wednesday, but signalled interest rates are unlikely to fall...

Many UK firms say volatile pound triggered losses in 2025, need to hedge grows

The report surveyed over 250 chief financial officers and treasurers at UK companies in October about their hedging plans and costs International News via Reuters: Nearly...

UK’s Reeves vents her frustration at leaks of her budget

Britain's government bond market was rocked by a Financial Times story on November 13 that said Reeves had U-turned on a planned rise to...

Sterling edges up vs dollar, flat versus euro, Fed in focus

The greenback slipped against the euro and yen, with investors bracing for a so-called hawkish rate cut by the Fed International News via Reuters: Sterling edged...

FirstGroup wins $4 billion London Overground rail contract, shares rise

Subsidiary First Rail London will take over operations from Arriva Rail London in May 2026 for an initial term of eight years, with public...

Britain records new wind power generation record, NESO says

NESO highlighted that wind generated 23,825 megawatts of electricity at 1730 GMT on December 5, beating the previous high of 22,711 MW set on...

Bank of England offering voluntary redundancies to staff to fund reforms

The central bank was making progress on implementing some of the technology changes, including adopting new data platforms, but the process would take time International...

UN body urges Britain and Mauritius not to ratify Chagos deal

The deal, struck in May after years of talks, passes sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius while allowing Britain to retain control of the...

UK shoppers cut Christmas costs by buying early and dining in, says Aldi

UK consumer confidence remains fragile following the government's tax-raising budget last month, and with household bills continuing to rise their spending has been waning International...
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