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Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey on Thursday signalled that a second interest rate increase could be necessary unless

The Bank of England on Thursday raised its forecasts for UK economic growth in 2026 and 2027, despite surging inflation. 

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Morgan Advanced Materials PLC on Thursday said it expects operating profit to be towards the high end of guidance after

Prudential PLC on Thursday said new business profit edged up in the third quarter and profit margin improved, but it warned

OSB Group PLC on Thursday announced it had appointed Fiona Clutterbuck as chair designate, as it reported a resilient nine

Helios Towers PLC on Thursday lifted the bottom-end of full-year guidance and set out ambitions for further growth in 2027

RS Group PLC on Thursday reported half-year results ahead of forecast and said it was "well positioned" as it enters the

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC shares fell on Thursday after the company said it expects lower annual revenue from its Injectables

Andy Burnham has said he will lay out a "very clear vision for Britain" in a 10-year plan, after reports that the document

London stocks advanced on Thursday, but did cool from session highs, as the Bank of England raised interest rates for the

The Bank of England raised interest rates for the first time in over three years on Thursday, warning that inflation could

Unite Group PLC on Thursday announced organisational changes to reduce costs and strengthen its focus on partnerships with

M&G PLC on Thursday reported net flows in the third quarter, with growth in both Asset Management and Life divisions

Vladimir Putin will not attend next year's G20 summit in Manchester, Andy Burnham has said, as he acknowledged efforts to

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC on Thursday said it is confident in its ability to navigate market developments despite challenges

Asos PLC on Thursday reported a swing to profit as the group benefitted from improved gross margins, supply chain efficiency

Howden Joinery Group PLC on Thursday said it remains on track to deliver profit in line with current market expectations

Autotrader Group PLC on Thursday said profit slid in the six months to September as sales weakened.

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UK construction activity contracted at its sharpest pace since June in October, driven by a steep decline in housebuilding

Croda International PLC on Thursday said a double-digit increase at its Consumer Care division underpinned a better-than

National Grid PLC on Thursday said its investment programme accelerated in the six months to September, boosting its

Diageo PLC on Thursday reiterated full-year guidance as it reported a stronger-than-expected quarter as a decline in sales in

BT Group PLC on Thursday delivered second quarter results ahead of expectations while it outlined the potential for

Next PLC on Thursday kept its annual profit guidance unchanged despite a faster-than-expected rise in full-price sales in the

BP PLC on Thursday said it has sold a 5.0% stake in Norwegian oil and gas producer Aker BP ASA, raising NOK9.83 billion