U.K

U.K. predicts worse growth, earmarks cash for hard Brexit

Prime Minister Theresa May’s under-fire government acknowledged the U.K. economic outlook is deteriorating as it set aside an extra 3…

Skills shortage tightens around UK construction sector

Britain's shortage of surveyors, bricklayers and other construction workers is holding back building work just at the time when the…

U.K. inflation holds at 3% as cheaper fuel offsets food prices

U.K. inflation held at a 5 1/2-year high in October, as cheaper auto fuel offset the rising cost of food.…

UK shoppers cut spending by most in more than four years, survey shows

British shoppers reined in their spending by the most in more than four years in October, according to a survey…

U.K. economy displays mixed fortunes at end of Q3

The U.K. economy ended the third quarter on a mixed note, figures Friday showed. Industrial production rose a larger-than-forecast 0.7…

Brexit effects may be catching up with U.K. homebuilders

This year’s rally in U.K. housebuilder shares is showing signs of fatigue. In the months following the U.K.’s vote to…