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Record-Breaking US Investment in UK Economy

A record-breaking £150bn US investment package in the UK, spearheaded by Blackstone's £90bn commitment, is expected to create over 7,600 high-quality jobs across the UK, boosting various sectors and countering recent investment losses.

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Mixed Fortunes in UK Business: M&C Saatchi Struggles, Others Thrive Amid Economic Uncertainty

M&C Saatchi's profit warning contrasts with Renishaw's exceeding expectations and Next's robust interim results, highlighting varied responses to economic headwinds and the ongoing impact of rising interest rates.

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Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 4%

The Bank of England is widely expected to hold interest rates at 4% on Thursday, following a cut to 4% in August, despite inflation remaining at 3.8%, above the 2% target.

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UK Economy Stagnates Amidst High Inflation and Post-Brexit Challenges

The UK's July GDP stalled, unemployment hit a four-year high of 4.7%, and inflation remains stubbornly high at 3.8%, highlighting the economic challenges facing the country following Brexit and low productivity.

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UK Inflation Remains at 3.8% as Food Prices Surge

UK inflation remained at 3.8% in August, matching July's rate, driven by a 5.1% year-on-year rise in food prices, the highest in 18 months, exceeding wage growth and contrasting with lower inflation in France (0.8%) and Germany (2.1%).

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UK Inflation Remains High Despite Some Easing in Core Inflation

UK inflation remained at 3.8 percent in August, defying expectations of a rate cut, while core inflation eased slightly; however, downgrades to productivity forecasts could cost the government billions.

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Resolution Foundation Chief Urges Labour to Ditch Manifesto Tax Promises

Ruth Curtice, chief executive of the Resolution Foundation, urges Chancellor Rachel Reeves to reconsider Labour's manifesto tax pledges, scrap the pensions triple lock, lift the two-child benefit limit, and abandon a wealth tax to address the UK's economic challenges.

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Bank of England Holds Rates, Slows Bond Sales Amid Economic Uncertainty

The Bank of England maintained interest rates at 4% and reduced its quantitative tightening (QT) program to £70 billion, despite calls to cut rates or halt bond sales, creating challenges for the upcoming budget.

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Next forecasts years of 'anaemic growth' in UK due to government policies

Next, a UK clothing and homeware chain, forecasts years of slow economic growth due to government regulation, spending, and taxes, despite reporting strong half-year profits.

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Next CEO Warns of UK Economic Slowdown Despite Strong Company Performance

Next, a UK high street chain, reported double-digit sales and profit growth in the first half of the year, driven by favorable weather and competitor disruption; however, its CEO, Lord Wolfson, issued a warning about the UK's weakening economy, citing declining job opportunities, increased regulatio...

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Microsoft's $30 Billion AI Investment Projected to Boost UK Economy

Microsoft's $30 billion investment in UK AI infrastructure, part of a larger US-UK tech deal, is predicted to increase the UK's GDP by 10% within five years, creating jobs and boosting economic growth, although concerns remain about energy consumption and over-reliance on foreign technology.

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UK Shares Witness Fastest Investor Dumping in Over Two Decades

A Bank of America survey reveals that fund managers are significantly underweight in UK stocks, marking the largest shift since 2004 and driven by concerns over the upcoming Budget and the government's unpopularity.

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