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UK composite PMI steadies in February, services growth slows slightly

The final UK composite purchasing managers index reading was slightly lower than anticipated in February but remained in growth territory, survey publisher S&P Global reported...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 09:59


UPDATE: US President Trump says ‘not happy’ with UK over Iran

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was upset with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has not joined the US-Israeli attack on Iran...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 17:29


UPDATE: US still ‘staunch ally’ after Donald Trump rebuke - No 10

Downing Street said the US is still a ‘staunch’ ally after Donald Trump launched another broadside against UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer over the Middle...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 14:23


UK CHANCELLOR: OBR lowers GDP outlook and sees CPI on target in 2026

The Office for Budget Responsibility on Tuesday warned the conflict in the Middle East could have very significant impacts on the UK economy as it...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 13:50


UK CHANCELLOR: Reeves backs right economic plan amid global volatility

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves on Tuesday said she has no doubts in Britain’s ability to navigate the challenges the country faces as she delivered mixed...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 13:09


UK considering sending warship after Cyprus base hit by drone

The UK is considering sending a warship to the Middle East, while France reportedly plans to move air defence systems to Cyprus after a British...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 12:30


France to send air defences to Cyprus after attack on UK base

France plans to send air defence systems to Cyprus after a British base on the island came under attack, according to a report.

Paris could dispatch...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 11:30


Minister defends UK approach after Trump rebukes Starmer on Iran

The UK will take decisions based on ‘legality and British interests’, a minister has insisted after Donald Trump launched another broadside against Keir Starmer over...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 09:50


Donald Trump says US-UK relationship ‘not like it used to be’

US President Donald Trump said the historical relationship between his country and Britain was ‘not like it used to be’, in an interview to British...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 08:53


UK grocery sales rise in February as online reaches four-year high

UK take-home grocery sales rose in February as shoppers continued to spend more at the tills and increasingly turned to online ordering, industry survey data...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 08:03


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