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Bristol Myers plans UK launch of schizophrenia drug Cobenfy, matching US price

Cobenfy, a new type of antipsychotic medicine that activates proteins called muscarinic receptors in the central nervous system, carries a U.S. list price of...

London stocks edge lower as sterling climbs, automakers slip

The benchmark FTSE 100 was down 0.11% at 1006 GMT, while the domestically-focused FTSE 250 fell 0.12% International News via Reuters: London stocks edged lower on...

UK government approves plans for second runway at London Gatwick airport

It approved the 2.2 billion-pound ($2.96 billion) project after it said in February that it was inclined to approve the expansion of the country's...

Sterling rises versus dollar, but fiscal concerns still in focus

The dollar edged down as investors await speeches from Federal Reserve officials throughout the week that could provide further clues on the U.S. rate...

UK, Australia and Canada recognise Palestinian state, Israel condemns decision

Britain's decision carried particular symbolism given its major role in Israel's creation as a modern nation in the aftermath of World War Two International News...

British couple freed by Afghanistan’s Taliban arrive in Qatar

They were detained in February and freed after what an official with knowledge of the matter described as months of negotiations with the Taliban...

Most major brokerages see no more BoE cuts this year

The BoE's widely expected pause on Thursday followed its quarter-point reduction in August, as it navigates sticky inflation and a murky outlook for growth...

Pound, gilts hit by surge in UK borrowing

Official data on Friday showed public sector borrowing between April and August totalled 83.8 billion pounds International News via Reuters: The pound headed for its biggest...

Nvidia explores $500 million investment in UK self-driving startup Wayve

The development comes after Britain and the United States signed a technology pact aimed at boosting ties in artificial intelligence and other fields International News...

Bank of England slows pace of bond rundown, keeps rates steady

The central bank kept its main interest rate on hold at 4% after August's quarter-percentage-point cut, as expected International News via Reuters: The Bank of England...

London stocks rise as Fed cuts rates, unmoved by BoE hold

Britain's central bank kept its main rate on hold at 4% after last month's quarter-percentage-point cut and nudged up its economic growth forecast for...

Trump says he disagrees with UK on recognising Palestinian state

Trump said: "I have a disagreement with the prime minister on that score, one of our few disagreements, actually." International News via Reuters: U.S. President Donald...
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