United Kingdom
Britain’s economy flatlined in the third quarter, revised figures show
Bank of England in the City of London on 6th November 2024 in London, United Kingdom. The City of London is a city, ceremonial county and local government district that contains the primary central business district CBD of London. The City of London is widely referred to simply as the City is also colloquially known […]
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Is this London’s best kept cultural secret? A royal palace turned parking lot is reinventing itself — again
Models at designer Charles Jeffrey’s Loverboy show during London Fashion Week at Somerset House in June 2024. Jeffrey is a resident at Somerset House Studios. Stuart C. Wilson | Getty Images Somerset House has been a key part of London’s landscape for hundreds of years, with its grand architecture and prominent position close to the […]
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UK business confidence falls to lowest level in almost two years after Labour budget
Members of the public are seen shopping for Black Friday deals in Glasgow, Scotland. Jeff J Mitchell | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON — British businesses lost steam and pulled back on hiring last month, as industry reacted to the Labour government’s bumper tax-raising budget, new data showed Monday. Business confidence in the […]
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Britain forecast to reach peak gasoline this year in landmark moment for electric vehicles
The battery of an electric car is recharged at a roadside charging station on January 09, 2024 in London, England. Leon Neal | Getty Images News | Getty Images Britain is forecast to hit “peak petrol” in 2024, according to a new report, with electric vehicles (EVs) on track to assume a much bigger share […]
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Bank of England’s Bailey signals four interest rate cuts in 2025 if inflation cools
Andrew Bailey, governor of the Bank of England, at the central bank’s headquarters in the City of London, U.K., on Nov. 29, 2024. Hollie Adams | Bloomberg | Getty Images Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on Wednesday signaled that the U.K. could be on track for four interest rate cuts over the next year, […]
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Deaths of 6 travelers suspected to be caused by tainted alcohol. Here’s where incidents happen the most
Six travelers have died from suspected methanol poisoning after visiting the tourist town of Vang Vieng, Laos, this month. The travelers — two from Australia, two from Denmark, one from United Kingdom and one from United States — are believed to have consumed alcohol tainted with methanol, which is sometimes illegally added to regular or […]
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Britain’s motor finance industry is in crisis – with banks bracing for billions in payouts
Key Points Britain’s motor finance industry is in disarray, with analysts warning of worst-case scenarios similar in magnitude to the country’s costliest consumer banking scandal. The crisis stems back to a landmark judgement from the U.K.’s Court of Appeal in late October, when the court ruled it was unlawful for car dealers to receive bonuses […]
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This 145-year-old British engineering firm is set to benefit from an onshoring and automation trend — with analysts giving the stock 60% upside
A 145-year-old British industrial company is positioned to capitalize on major trends, including the reshoring of manufacturing and increased defense spending, according to analysts at Shore Capital. London-listed Renold plc , which traces its roots to 1879 and Hans Renold , the inventor of roller chains, is the world’s second-largest industrial chain manufacturer. The company […]
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UK’s Starmer sets out new 2035 climate goal
Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks at a press conference, during his visit to the European Commission headquarters on October 2, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Britain would cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 as he committed the country to a […]
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American interest in moving abroad skyrockets after Trump’s win — here’s how many would actually leave
Americans disappointed with the outcome of the U.S. election took their anguish online, with searches related to moving abroad surging following the results of the presidential race. Google Trends showed that searches related to “leaving the country” and “how to move to …” spiked following the news that Donald Trump would be returning to the […]
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