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By Stefano Rebaudo Oct 16 (Reuters) — Sterling was on track for a third consecutive weekly gain against the euro as the single currency remained under pressure following the French bond selloff at the turn of the month, with investors closely watching UK economic data and the fiscal trajectory. The pound hit its highes
Britain's new finance minister John Healey is due to deliver his first budget against a backdrop of rising global borrowing costs and high energy prices linked in the report to the Iran war. Investors cited credibility as a key issue.
Bank shares have lagged partly on fears of a possible windfall tax increase Thirty-year gilt yields briefly topped 6% in October amid a global bond selloff Markets looking for reassurance on fiscal discipline By Samuel Indyk and Medha Singh LONDON, Oct 16 (Reuters) — Britain's new finance minister, John Healey, deliver
LONDON, Oct 15 (Reuters) — British finance minister John Healey is poised to tax banks in his budget later this month to keep deficit-reduction plans on track after the impact of the Iran war on the country's public finances, the Guardian reported on Thursday. The newspaper said Healey had decided to tap the financial
(Adds comment from BoE Chief Economist in para 13, poll results on finance minister's fiscal headroom) reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/cb-polls?RIC=GBBOEI%3DECI BoE poll data reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/econ-polls?RIC=GBGDPQP economic poll data Oct 15 (Reuters) — The Ba
John Healey said banks were central to the UK’s economic future when asked about the likelihood of a windfall tax on their profits. He is due to deliver his first budget on October 28.
reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/cb-polls?RIC=GBBOEI%3DECI BoE poll data reuters://realtime/verb=Open/url=cpurl://apps.cp./Apps/econ-polls?RIC=GBGDPQP economic poll data Oct 15 (Reuters) — The Bank of England will raise Bank Rate for the first time in more than three years to 4.0% in November, acc
(Adds details, background throughout) Oct 13 (Reuters) — Britain plans to make online marketplaces including Amazon, eBay and Temu responsible for collecting tax owed by retailers selling on their platforms, The Times reported on Tuesday. Finance Minister John Healey is expected to announce the measure as part of a cra
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering delaying an announcement on how and when Britain will raise defence spending to 3% of GDP, The Times reported on Tuesday, pushing back a key milestone on the path to meeting NATO's target of 3.5% by 2035.
Reuters reports Britain's new "Your First Home" programme could support housebuilders by easing deposits for first-time buyers. Analysts say the impact will depend on income caps, regional price limits and developer contributions in next month's budget.
Britain's new 'Your First Home' programme may support housebuilder sales and construction activity, but investors say its impact depends on income caps, regional price limits and developer contributions.
Britain's finance minister John Healey said he will put fiscal discipline at the core of his first budget on October 28, as he highlighted how the cost of servicing the country's high debt levels was diverting money from public services."Through the core of the budget I deliver a month today will b…
The pound rose against the dollar and euro as investors priced in a higher chance of a November BoE rate hike. Bailey and Ramsden flagged rising inflation risks from high energy prices.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham heads to New York for the United Nations General Assembly, where he is expected to meet U.S. President Donald Trump. Burnham intends to pursue a pragmatic approach, asserting British interests even if they diverge from Trump's stance.