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UK government borrowing up despite boost from national insurance hike

UK government borrowing last month jumped to the highest level for May outside the pandemic era despite a boost to the tax take after the...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 08:01


UK retail sales fall by more-than-expected 2.7% in May - ONS

UK retail sales declined by more than expected in May, the Office for National Statistics reported on Friday.

UK retail sales fell by 2.7% in May...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 07:21


UPDATE: UK’s Lammy to meet Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi in Geneva

David Lammy will travel to Geneva on Friday for talks with the Iranian foreign minister and European allies as the UK presses for a diplomatic...

Fri, 20/06/2025 - 06:43


Late market roundup: Stocks down amid conflict fears as BoE holds

Stocks in London ended lower on Thursday as concerns about conflict in the Middle East continued to dominate sentiment and the Bank of England left...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 17:03


NAHL fails to sell critical care business Bush & Co despite interest

NAHL Group PLC shares slumped on Thursday as it said it has failed to sell its critical care business Bush & Co despite interest from...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 16:33


IN BRIEF: Angus Energy CEO resigns with immediate effect

Angus Energy PLC - UK-focused onshore oil and gas developer - Says Chief Executive Officer Richard Herbert has resigned with immediate effect. The company says...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 16:32


CMA to review delivery of UK road and railway infrastructure

A review of the design, planning and delivery of UK road and railway infrastructure projects has been launched.

Regulator the Competition & Markets Authority, CMA, said...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 14:36


IN BRIEF: Quantum Blockchain shares surge amid bitcoin mining talks

Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC - London-based, blockchain sector-focused investor - Announces it is in talks with two unnamed companies over the potential use of its...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 14:27


Star Energy shares rise as production remains on track with guidance

Star Energy Group PLC on Thursday said its value creation strategy remains focused, as it seeks to maximise cash returns from UK oil and gas...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 14:22


IN BRIEF: Synectics appoints Paul Williams as CFO from late August

Synectics PLC - Sheffield, England-based provider of advanced security and surveillance systems - Appoints Paul Williams as chief financial officer from August 26. Williams joins...

Thu, 19/06/2025 - 14:15


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