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UK’s grid operators pick Prysmian as preferred bidder for 2 billion-euro electrical link

The 2 billion euros ($2.35 billion) value of the contract is an estimate as negotiations are not complete, Prysmian, the world's largest cablemaker by...

Bank of England allots highest amount at 6-month repo since 2020

The BoE has been seeking to increase usage of the facility as it shifts away from a system of excess reserves in Britain's banking...

Chinese woman admits UK bitcoin laundering charges on first day of trial

Qian Zhimin, who was also known as Zhang Yadi, appeared at Southwark Crown Court for the first day of her trial but decided to...

Modella Capital to buy most of Claire’s UK stores out of bankruptcy

Investment firm Modella will buy 156 Claire's stores from its administrator Interpath Advisory for an undisclosed amount, preserving about 1,000 jobs International News via Reuters: Hobbycraft-owner Modella...

AstraZeneca plans full US listing, but defuses fears of UK exit

The decision to remain UK-based will be of some relief to British investors International News via Reuters: AstraZeneca laid out plans on Monday to directly list...

UK consumer borrowing rises by most since October 2024

Unsecured consumer borrowing in August was 7.1% higher than a year earlier, up from an annual increase of 7.0% in July and the highest...

London stocks rally as healthcare leads gains; US government shutdown in focus

The benchmark FTSE 100 was up 0.6% at 09:36 GMT, while the domestically focused FTSE 250 rose 0.6% International News via Reuters: London stocks rose on...

Tata Motors-owned JLR begins phased manufacturing restart post cyberattack

This comes a day after Britain said it will back JLR with a $2 billion loan guarantee to help support its supply chain in...

UK’s Starmer urges Labour party to unite for ‘fight of our lives’

The next national election is not due until 2029, but with Reform surging in popularity, Starmer is seeking a positive narrative International News via Reuters: British...

Jaguar Land Rover shutdown driving suppliers to cut jobs and reduce hours – survey

The government is considering financial support for the luxury carmaker, which is owned by India's Tata Motors, after the cyberattack halted production at the...

Britain to introduce compulsory digital ID for workers

Starmer feels acute pressure to stop people entering the country illegally by crossing the sea in small boats from France International News via Reuters: The British...

Britain says pushing for better outcome on US pharma tariffs

Britain on Friday said it was pressing the United States on pharmaceutical tariffs in hope of a beneficial outcome International News via Reuters: Britain on Friday...
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