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UK economy returns to below-consensus growth of 0.1% in November

The UK economy grew in November, but by less than expected, data from the Office for National Statistics showed on Thursday.

Gross domestic product edged up...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 07:19


IN BRIEF: Red Rock Resources shares rise as arbitration award pending

Red Rock Resources PLC - London-based mining company focused on Africa and Australia - Says it has been engaged in talks to advance a framework...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 07:01


People’s Pension to invest up to £4 billion in private market assets

The People’s Pension has revealed plans to step into private market investment in the months ahead.

The body is one of the biggest independent master trusts...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 06:54


UK house sales, prices and buyer inquiries increased in December

Housing market activity in the UK picked up as 2024 ended and expectations for the year ahead are ‘solidly positive,’ surveyors have reported.

A net balance...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 06:52


UK PM Keir Starmer travels to Ukraine to sign partnership deal

Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has been a ‘monumental strategic failure’, Keir Starmer said as he travelled to the country to sign a new long-term...

Thu, 16/01/2025 - 06:47


Rio Tinto production and sales volumes little changed in 2024

Rio Tinto PLC on Tuesday said it delivered 1% production growth and a 3% increase in sales volumes, both on a copper equivalent basis in...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 21:53


BoE’s Alan Taylor makes case for multiple rate cuts to support economy

Bank of England rate-setter Alan Taylor on Wednesday said UK interest rates may need to be cut five or six times this year to prevent...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 20:28


Starmer welcomes ’overdue’ Gaza ceasefire, mourns Britons lost

Keir Starmer has welcomed the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal as ‘long-overdue news’ and paid tribute to ‘the British people who were murdered by Hamas.

The...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 19:40


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks surge as UK, US inflation data favourable

Stock prices in London surged on Wednesday, with a sharp jump for the FTSE 250 allowing the UK-focused index to eat into some of its...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 17:01


M Winkworth reports increased house sales and hikes dividend

M Winkworth PLC on Wednesday said it has seen a ‘strong upturn’ in sales agreed as it increased its interim dividend.

The London-based franchisor of real...

Wed, 15/01/2025 - 16:16


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