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London’s answer to Wall Street gains momentum as major firms sign on
Skyscrapers in the Canary Wharf financial, business and shopping district in London, UK. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Visa is moving its European headquarters to London’s financial district, hot on the heels of an announcement by JPMorgan that it will build a landmark tower in an area considered to be the city’s answer to Wall Street. […]
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U.S. announces zero tariff pharmaceutical deal with Britain
U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer hold a press conference following their meeting at Chequers, near Aylesbury, Britain, Sept. 18, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The United States announced a deal with Britain for zero tariffs on pharmaceutical products and medical technology on Monday which will lead to Britain spending more […]
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From stocks to property, here’s what the Autumn Budget means for UK assets
U.K. Finance Minister Rachel Reeves delivered her long-awaited Autumn Budget on Wednesday, which included a swathe of tax hikes that will impact most of the British population. CNBC rounded up the headline announcements for investors and spoke to market watchers about the implications for U.K. assets. Stocks and bonds Among the raft of measures announced […]
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UK government borrowing costs seesaw as official economic forecasts released early
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – MARCH 26, 2025: Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street ahead of the announcement of the Spring Statement in the House of Commons in London, United Kingdom on March 26, 2025. (Photo credit should read Wiktor Szymanowicz/Future Publishing via Getty Images) Wiktor Szymanowicz | Future Publishing | […]
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Singapore overtakes Switzerland in global talent ranking, fueled by AI readiness, as U.S. slips to 9th spot
Singapore tops the list in the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index by INSEAD and Portulans Institute. Calvin Chan Wai Meng | E+ | Getty Images Singapore has claimed the top position in the 2025 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) for the first time, bolstered by its robust education systems, sound governance and a proactive approach […]
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Autumn Budget 2025: The UK prepares for ‘smorgasbord’ of tax hikes
After a long wait, Autumn Budget day is finally here Chancellor Rachel Reeves poses with the red box outside number 11 Downing Street on October 30, 2024 in London, England. This is the first Budget presented by the new Labour government and Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves. Dan Kitwood | Getty Images News | […]
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U.S. moves to tame the skies as disruptive passenger incidents reach new highs
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Wednesday launched a nationwide campaign urging travelers to improve their behavior at airports and on flights, as disruptive incidents remain far above pre-pandemic levels. The effort, called “The Golden Age of Travel Starts with You,” aims to restore civility in the skies and address a surge in disruptive behavior. […]
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‘Hassle’ and ‘humiliation’: What it’s like traveling with a weak passport
Alex from South Africa lives in Singapore and frequently travels overseas for business and pleasure. But her passport is a big deterrent to free-and-easy travel — so much so that she is willing to “gladly” trade it for another. “If someone offered me a different passport, or my children a different passport, I would grab […]
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UK inflation cools to 3.6% in October, boosting chance of a Christmas rate cut
Regent Street in London celebrates the Christmas season on November 13, 2025 in London, England. Ben Montgomery | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images The U.K.’s inflation rate cooled to 3.6% in October, marking one of the last major economic data releases ahead of the government’s Autumn Budget next week. Economists polled by Reuters had […]
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London-listed stocks are on their way to another milestone. The timing could be critical
London’s biggest stocks have outperformed most of Wall Street’s major averages this year — and as the benchmark FTSE 100 index edges toward an historic milestone, market watchers say its rally could have further to run. The FTSE 100 index — home to the U.K.’s most valuable blue-chip companies — hit a record high of […]
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