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Booming Cambridge Exposes England’s Widening Wealth Gap

Posted by October 24, 2024

With its towering spires, pristine courtyards and cobblestone streets, the university city of Cambridge, England, rarely evokes thoughts of a tech hub, or anyth

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U.K. Gambling Stocks Fall on Reports of New Industry Taxes

Posted by October 14, 2024

By Cristina Gallardo British gambling stocks fall dragged by reports of government plans for a new tax raid on the industry. Shares in London-listed E

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Gambling Stocks Slide After Report UK Considering Tax Hikes

Posted by October 14, 2024

(Bloomberg) -- UK gambling stocks slumped on Monday following a report that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may be weighing proposals to increase taxes on the industry

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UK’s JD Sports confident on forecasts after first-half beat

Posted by October 2, 2024

LONDON (Reuters) -British sportswear retailer JD Sports Fashion beat a consensus forecast for first-half profit and said it was on track to meet annual guidance

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Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day:…

Posted by September 10, 2024

Good morning. It’s UK jobs day. Apple unveils its latest phones. China faces more challenges. Here’s what people are talking about.Today’s data highlight

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UK Shop Prices Fall for First Time in Almost Three…

Posted by August 26, 2024

(Bloomberg) -- Prices in Britain’s shops have fallen for the first time in almost three years, as Bank of England policymakers mull further interest rate cuts

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UK Police Drop Criminal Probe Into Bets on July 4…

Posted by August 23, 2024

(Bloomberg) -- The Metropolitan Police are closing their criminal investigation into whether officials close to former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak placed bets on

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Five Things You Need to Know to Start Your Day:…

Posted by August 13, 2024

Good morning. Crude oil declines as demand concerns outweigh geopolitical angst. And today we get UK jobs data. Musk and Trump hold a conversation on X. Here’

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UK Job Surveys Show More Private Sector Hiring and Stronger…

Posted by August 7, 2024

(Bloomberg) -- Britain’s employers stepped up hiring for white-collar roles and permanent staff, pointing to upward pressure on wages that the Bank of England

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Live: Bank of England cuts rates for first time in…

Posted by August 1, 2024

Good morning! It's Friday, August 2 and you're reading the ABC's markets blog — and I am thrilled to have your company.Let's kick things off with a quick look

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UK Wage Growth Slows in Sign of Weakening Jobs Market

Posted by July 18, 2024

(Bloomberg) -- UK wages grew at the slowest pace in almost two years, the latest sign of a cooling labor market that keeps alive hopes of an interest-rate cut n

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