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UK Stocks-Factors to watch on Oct 14 … the opposition Labour Party's plans to return utilities, train companies and the Royal Mail to public ownership. Source link

Sept 20 (Reuters) – The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times British travel company Thomas Cook Group Plc’s chances of survival are in the balance as it struggles to …

* FTSE 100 down 0.1%, FTSE 250 up 0.1% * Fed meeting conclusion eyed * Kingfisher falls after earnings report * IAG outshines * Sirius Minerals steepest mid-cap faller (Adds news items, analyst comment, updates to closing prices) By Yadarisa Shabong and Muvija M Sept 18 (Reuters) – London’s main …

(Reuters) – European shares steadied after early declines on Wednesday, as technology shares helped offset losses in luxury goods, while many investors remained on the sidelines ahead of an expected reduction in U.S. borrowing costs by the Federal Reserve. The German share price index DAX graph is pictured at the …

It’s been “a summer of hell” for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, according to one palace insider, and royal watchers say the forecast is grim for the coming months. “(The couple’s recent behaviour is) a public relations disaster for Buckingham Palace, who are having a hard time reining them in,” …

The Royal Mint, a government-owned mint that produces currency coins for the United Kingdom, has dropped its plans to commemorate author Enid Blyton by issuing a coin, due to her “racist, sexist and homophobic” views, The Independent reported on Tuesday. The Royal Mint had planned to engrave Blyton’s face on …

Aug 23 (Reuters) – The following are the top stories on the business pages of British newspapers. Reuters has not verified these stories and does not vouch for their accuracy. The Times – French President Emmanuel Macron told British Prime Minister Boris Johnson that the Irish backstop was “indispensable” as …

The Queen is said to have such a soft spot for her great-grandson Prince George that she reportedly leaves presents in his room every time he stays over at Buckingham Palace, according to reports. George, who is third in line to the throne, turns six today (Monday) and a bit …

(Adds company news items, futures) July 18 (Reuters) – Britain’s FTSE 100 index is seen opening 25 points lower at 7,510 on Thursday, according to financial bookmakers, with futures down 0.40% ahead of the cash market open. * OFWAT: Britain’s water regulator called for the country’s utilities to invest the …

July 18 (Reuters) – Royal Mail Plc said on Thursday its performance in the first quarter was in line with its expectations and re-affirmed its annual forecast in a short statement ahead of its annual general meeting. The former British postal monopoly had said in May it would expand its …