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UK Business Surges Amid Mixed Stock Market and Inflation

8/22/2025

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Story summary

British businesses experienced their best month in a year, with the services sector driving the PMI to 53.0 in August.
Inflation concerns persist, as manufacturing PMI fell to 47.3.
London stock prices are mixed; WH Smith shares dropped significantly due to profit overstatement.
Taiwan intends to raise its defense budget to over 3% of GDP in response to US pressure.

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Story summary

British businesses experienced their best month in a year, with the services sector driving the PMI to 53.0 in August.
Inflation concerns persist, as manufacturing PMI fell to 47.3.
London stock prices are mixed; WH Smith shares dropped significantly due to profit overstatement.
Taiwan intends to raise its defense budget to over 3% of GDP in response to US pressure.