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At Close: Jun 03, 2026
FTSE indexes fall as rising conflict costs offset takeover-driven gains
07:44am, Monday, 01'st Jun 2026
The UK's main stock indexes started June on a weaker footing on Monday as investors assessed the economic impact of the ongoing Middle East conflict. Gains in several merger and acquisition-related st
Britain to step up subsea cable protection on rising Russian threat
12:25pm, Friday, 29'th May 2026
Britain said shipowners and operators who recklessly damaged subsea internet cables could face tougher penalties, including prison sentences, under proposals to help deter Russia and other hostile
Britain Is Drowning in Debt. The Bond Sharks Are Circling.
01:00am, Friday, 29'th May 2026
A carousel of leaders has taken its toll, driving up borrowing costs and dragging down investment.
FTSE 100 falls as renewed US-Iran strikes hit market sentiment
08:22am, Thursday, 28'th May 2026
Britain's benchmark FTSE 100 index fell on Thursday, snapping a seven-day winning streak, as renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran weighed on investor sentiment and clouded hopes of r
Asian markets slide as Iran tensions lift oil prices and bond yields
03:28am, Thursday, 28'th May 2026
Share markets across Asia fell on Thursday after reports of fresh US military strikes on Iran and missile attacks linked to Kuwait unsettled investors and weakened optimism surrounding a possible peac
Energy shock starts to bite in Europe: UK household bills set for 'deeply unwelcome' 2-year high
08:41am, Wednesday, 27'th May 2026
U.K. government regulator Ofgem said Wednesday that its household energy price cap would rise by 13% in July. “Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price we pay for energy,” the he
UK stocks gain as easing oil prices lift investor sentiment
08:08am, Wednesday, 27'th May 2026
UK shares moved higher on Wednesday as hopes of progress in the Iran conflict pushed oil prices lower and improved investor sentiment. Gains in defence companies and upbeat corporate updates also supp
UK's Ofgem to raise energy price cap 13% as gas costs climb
02:09am, Wednesday, 27'th May 2026
British energy regulator Ofgem on Wednesday said it would raise the energy price cap by 13% from July to September, adding about £18 ($24.20) to monthly bills for househ
UK, Poland set to sign defence treaty to tackle hostile threats across Europe
05:35pm, Tuesday, 26'th May 2026
Britain will sign a new defence and security treaty with Poland on Wednesday to strengthen defence cooperation in the face of increasing hostile threats across Europe, the government said, following s
UK defence show RIAT cancelled because of Iran war
10:50am, Friday, 22'nd May 2026
The Royal International Air Tattoo, one of the world's largest defence shows, has been cancelled due to military operations linked to the Iran war, it said on Friday.
UK's Reeves tells supermarkets to pass on tariff savings to consumers
08:34am, Thursday, 21'st May 2026
British finance minister Rachel Reeves on Thursday told supermarkets to pass on savings from reduced food tariffs in full to consumers, as she seeks to ease pressure on household budgets.
European bond sell-off gathers pace
03:51am, Wednesday, 20'th May 2026
Fixed income continues to sell off across Europe which focuses investors' minds on UK April inflation. Crude prices slip on news that several tankers were able to exit the Strait of Hormuz.
UK stocks rise as weak labour data eases rate hike concerns
08:17am, Tuesday, 19'th May 2026
UK equities moved higher on Tuesday after weaker labour market data eased concerns over an immediate interest rate hike from the Bank of England. The blue-chip FTSE 100 index rose 0.61% as of 11:13 am
European stocks rise after Trump signals progress on Iran talks
03:56am, Tuesday, 19'th May 2026
European shares moved slightly higher on Tuesday after investors reacted positively to signs of easing geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran. Markets also assessed corporate develop
U.K. Unemployment Inches Higher
02:22am, Tuesday, 19'th May 2026
The unemployment rate edged up to 5.0%, with further rises expected in the coming months as the Iran war continues to weigh on the economy.
