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17 October 2026 Markets
Bank leaders say they expect to be "on the menu" of the chancellor's budget. The Guardian reports that John Healey plans to tax British banks, while the IMF advises him to target pensions or welfare instead.
16 October 2026 Markets
The British economy grew 0.1% in August, against a slight contraction expected by analysts. The government sees this as a sign of resilience before the budget.
14 October 2026 Markets
The IMF raised its growth forecast for the United Kingdom for this year, but warns that rising energy prices will weigh on the economy next year. The institution also cautions against the effect of rising borrowing costs on public finances worldwide, with American rates at their highest in 24 years. It also reduces its growth forecast for Argentina for 2026 to 2.1%.
14 October 2026 Geopolitics Argentina
Argentina asked the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to order the United Kingdom to prevent the development of the Sea Lion oil project north of the Falklands. London says it will comply with any provisional measures ordered, while British Minister Ed Miliband believes Falkland Islanders have the right to exploit their resources.
13 October 2026 Geopolitics
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham pointed Monday to Iran's responsibility in an incident that occurred in late September near a military base. He also suggested in a podcast that the Kremlin had influenced the Brexit campaign.
12 October 2026 Markets
The Institute for Fiscal Studies estimates that Minister John Healey must generate up to 35 billion pounds to meet spending plans. The effect of war in Iran poses significant risks to these projects.
9 October 2026 Geopolitics Israel
Israel announces that most British diplomats will leave the East Jerusalem consulate. The measure responds to British sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements. Ed Miliband assures that essential services will be maintained.
8 October 2026 Markets Canada
British chain Boots was sold in a 7 billion pound transaction to a family of Canadian billionaires. The sale was announced Wednesday.
6 October 2026 Markets
BT has reached an agreement to buy broadband operator TalkTalk. The deal still needs to be approved by the regulator.
6 October 2026 Markets Australia
In the United Kingdom, the average rate for a new five-year fixed-rate mortgage reaches 6%, a level unseen in three years, as lenders face higher costs. In Australia, consumer confidence collapses after the central bank's rate hike.
5 October 2026 Geopolitics
The British Green Party voted a motion describing Zionism as a form of racism. The party, which obtained 6% of votes in the 2024 national elections, describes Zionism as an ethnonationalist political project.
5 October 2026 Geopolitics
The Pentagon announced the withdrawal of all American bombers deployed at the British Fairford base, used to strike Iran. This withdrawal follows an incident near the base, where gasoline was found in vehicles and six men are under judicial supervision.
3 October 2026 Markets
The average price of diesel in the United Kingdom reached 200.01 pence per litre, a record according to the RAC. Rising global oil prices are pushing pump prices up.
3 October 2026 Geopolitics
Two Iranians are charged in the United Kingdom with preparing a terrorist act against the Jewish community in Manchester, on the eve or day of Yom Kippur. British police suspect them of communicating via encrypted applications.
2 October 2026 Markets
Andrew Bailey warns that the influx of capital into artificial intelligence could cause market shocks and that the central bank is monitoring the situation very closely.
1 October 2026 Geopolitics France
The United Kingdom has ended the migrant exchange agreement concluded with France in 2025 for one year. Paris says it is discussing with London the terms of exit.
1 October 2026 Geopolitics Iran
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he has 'solid indications' that Iran is involved in a suspected attack plot against RAF Fairford air base, used by Americans. Three white vans appeared to be heading there. Tehran angrily denies.
30 September 2026 Markets
A typical British household should pay 1,999 pounds per year for gas and electricity from January, according to a reference forecast. This is the largest increase in four years.
29 September 2026 Geopolitics
Five men arrested near Fairford air base in the United Kingdom, used by American forces, were released. The British government judges it too early to establish a link with a foreign state, while Iran denied any involvement.
23 September 2026 Markets
The United Kingdom's net public debt reached 2985.5 billion pounds at the end of August, or 93.8% of gross domestic product. Public borrowing also exceeded expectations in August, adding further pressure ahead of the budget.
23 September 2026 World France
The sharp rise in pump prices, particularly diesel which reached a record 2.41 euros per litre in France, is affecting several European countries including the United Kingdom. The French government announced new aid for heavy road users, while Spain appears to be faring better than its neighbours.
15 September 2026 Markets
London abandoned a private takeover deemed unstable and is preparing to nationalize Speciality Steel, the country's third steel mill, which employs more than 1,300 employees.
9 September 2026 Markets
Jaguar Land Rover is planning to cut 12% of its British workforce over the next two years, a move that illustrates the difficulties facing the automotive sector in the United Kingdom.
9 September 2026 Geopolitics Israel
Twelve countries, including France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Spain and Ireland, have announced trade restrictions targeting goods from Israeli settlements in occupied West Bank territory. In response, Israel announced the closure of the British consulate in Jerusalem.
9 September 2026 World
A "very complex" technical failure of the British air traffic control system caused approximately 1,300 flight cancellations on Tuesday, then another 177 on Wednesday despite the announced resolution of the malfunction. Several airports including Stansted, London City, Manchester, Birmingham and Gatwick were affected.
8 September 2026 Markets
British automaker Jaguar Land Rover will cut 4,000 jobs over two years, as it faces intense Chinese competition, American tariffs and the transition to electric vehicles.
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