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Britain defends investment record as Merck scraps labs over pharma environment

Merck had already started building new laboratories near Kings Cross in central London ahead of an expected 2027 opening, but said late on Wednesday...

Sterling slips as traders await US inflation print

Sterling has come back from has a one-month low hit in early September International News via Reuters: The pound fell against a broadly stronger dollar on...

London stocks rise as investors assess corporate earnings, await US inflation data

The blue-chip FTSE 100 advanced 0.4% by 0956 GMT, while the domestically focussed mid-cap index also added 0.4% International News via Reuters: London stocks rose on...

Britain’s Prince Harry meets father King Charles for first time in 20 months

Harry, 40, flew into Britain on Monday for a series of engagements, and earlier on Wednesday visited a research centre which specialises in improving...

Barclays lifts 2025 S&P 500 target for second time in three months

The British brokerage joins a growing list of global research firms that have raised targets on the benchmark index, including Citigroup and HSBC International News...

UK’s Starmer: Russia’s violation of Polish airspace ‘extremely reckless’

Russia's RIA state news agency quoted a Russian diplomat as saying Poland had not given any evidence that the drones shot down in Poland...

UK’s Reeves should break tax promises, not target business, CBI head says

Before July 2024's election, Labour promised not to raise the rates of income tax, value-added tax or national insurance contributions - the main sources...

Britain’s M&S drops Tesco’s Booker as wholesale partner

M&S said it has replaced Booker with AF Blakemore & Son Ltd, signing a "multi-year agreement" with the family owned business International News via Reuters: Britain's...

London commuters turn to bikes and boats as Tube strike enters second day

With almost no underground trains running until Friday, demand for shared bike services and river transport surged as Londoners looked for alternative ways to...

Sterling firms as Fed cut bets weigh on dollar, political worries bog down euro

Sterling was up 0.3% at $1.3585, hovering near its strongest level since mid-August International News via Reuters: Sterling gained against the dollar and the euro on...

FTSE 100 ticks higher on a boost from miners; Anglo American soars

The blue-chip FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% by 0927 GMT, while the domestically focussed mid-cap index was flat International News via Reuters: Britain's FTSE 100 edged...

UK retailer Dunelm warns it has yet to see clear signs of sustained demand, shares drop

Consumers remain cautious about spending in an environment of sticky inflation, slow rate cuts and shifting weather patterns that has created concern about price...
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