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UK business optimism rises as manufacturing activity climbs in January

2 Feb 2026, 09:54am

(Alliance News) - Job cutting in the UK's manufacturing sector fell to its weakest since job losses started 15 months ago as growth in activity in the sector accelerated in January, data showed Monday. ...

UK growth to slow and business investment to contract amid tax hikes

2 Feb 2026, 09:53am

(Alliance News) - Britain's economic growth will slow sharply in 2026 as tax hikes and spending cuts are expected to continue having an impact, according to a report....

UK PM indicates desire for closer defence ties with EU ahead of talks

2 Feb 2026, 09:27am

(Alliance News) - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated he wants to work more closely with Europe on defence, as trade talks between the EU and UK are due to take place....

LONDON BRIEFING: UK house price growth rises; AstraZeneca joins NYSE

2 Feb 2026, 07:56am

(Alliance News) - UK annual house price growth rises more than expected in January, while AstraZeneca starts trading in New York and FitzWalter Capital says it does not intend to make an offer for Auction...

UK PM Keir Starmer hints at comeback for "fantastic" Angela Rayner

2 Feb 2026, 07:26am

(Alliance News) - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has a "future role to play" in government....