British government bonds, stocks and sterling tumble as budget rumours swirl

British government bonds, stocks and sterling tumble as budget rumours swirl

UK’s Reeves ditches plan to raise income tax rates Gilt yields up sharply, FTSE falls Euro rises to highest since 2023 vs pound LONDON, Nov 14 (Reuters) – British markets were whipped around on Friday, with sterling, government bonds and stocks suffering steep losses as speculation swirled around the UK government’s highly-anticipated November 26 budget….

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UK's Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing

UK’s Starmer tries to shore up authority after leadership challenge briefing

Item 1 of 4 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, November 12, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble [1/4]British Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Britain, November 12, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble Purchase Licensing Rights, opens new tab Starmer distances himself from unnamed briefing Newspapers cite PM allies on…

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