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Bank of England leaves rate unchanged before UK budget
Bank of England leaves rate unchanged before UK budget
by  AFP

The Bank of England kept its key interest rate at 4.0 percent Thursday, opting against a cut before the UK government's annual budget this month set to feature tax rises. - Unclear outlook - The BoE last cut its key rate in August amid concerns over the impact of US tariffs on the UK economy.

Drugmaker AstraZeneca profit jumps as US business grows
Drugmaker AstraZeneca profit jumps as US business grows
by  AFP

British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca announced surging quarterly profit Thursday on strong sales of cancer drugs and as the group zones in on the United States, pressured by President Donald Trump. Trump last month announced a deal with AstraZeneca for significantly lower drug prices in the United States.

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