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UK inflation rises by more than expected

UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8%, largely driven by air fares

UK inflation rises to 3.8%, the Office for National Statistics says, the highest since January 2024. Chief economist Grant Fitzner says the main driver of inflation was higher air

The Financial Times · 1d

UK inflation rises more than expected to 3.8% in July

UK inflation accelerated more than expected to 3.8 per cent in July on the back of higher food prices and airfares, deepening doubts over whether the Bank of England will cut interest rates again this year to support lacklustre growth.

Yahoo · 1d

UK inflation rises to 3.8% in July as rail passengers face crippling fares rise next year

UK inflation rose to 3.8% in July, higher than analysts had expected, it has been revealed. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) confirmed the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) had risen from 3.6% in June.

UK's WH Smith cuts profit forecast

Reuters on MSN · 4h

UK's WH Smith cuts profit forecast after accounting blunder, shares sink

British travel retailer WH Smith lowered its annual profit outlook on Thursday after a review revealed earnings had been overstated in its North America division, sending its shares tumbling over 30%.

BBC · 1h

WH Smith shares tumble 41% after accounting blunder

WH Smith shares slumped 41.7% on Thursday morning following an accounting error which led it to overstate its North America profits. The company has cut its profit forecasts in the region as a result and has ordered a review by auditors.

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WH Smith cuts profit forecast after accounting error in North America unit

(Reuters) -British travel retailer WH Smith lowered its full-year profit outlook on Thursday after a review revealed earnings had been overstated due to premature recognition of supplier income in its North American division.

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Kyrgyzstan appeals to Trump, Starmer after UK imposes Russia-related sanctions

Kyrgyzstan's President Sadyr Japarov appealed to the leaders of the United States and Britain on Thursday after London ...

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Dozens more UK Afghan data breaches uncovered

The Ministry of Defence has admitted there have been 49 separate data breaches in the past four years at the unit handling ...

YouTuber Mark Goldbridge among Bundesliga’s UK broadcast partners for this season

The new agreement is due to be announced today and is expected to be in place for the Bundesliga’s first round of games.

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UK firms report strongest activity in a year in August PMI survey

LONDON (Reuters) -British businesses are having their strongest month in a year thanks to a rebound in the dominant services ...

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Major clue behind mystery of huge 65ft sinkhole that swallowed UK high street

Engineers have uncovered a massive clue that helps uncover the mystery of a huge 65ft sinkhole that swallowed a UK high ...

UK government borrows less than expected in July

The UK government borrowed a lower than expected £1.1bn in July, helped by higher tax receipts, in a relief to chancellor Rachel Reeves as she prepares for a tough Autumn Budget. The shortfall between ...

UK supermarket Waitrose says boss James Bailey to step down

British supermarket group Waitrose said on Thursday its boss James Bailey will quit the business at the end of next month.

Reform UK has huge 15-point lead over Labour in bombshell new poll

Nigel Farage 's Reform UK is 15 points ahead of Labour in a bombshell new poll. The survey by Find Out Now puts the insurgent party on 33%, up two points from the week before.

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Could Hurricane Erin bring wet and windy weather to the UK?

Ex-hurricanes and their remnants bringing wet and windy weather to the UK is quite typical from mid- to late August, as the hurricane season starts heading towards peak activity. While still a ...