UK Chancellor Reeves says ‘world has changed’ as hints at tax rises

Rachel Reeves hinted at tax rises in the Budget but insisted Labour’s manifesto commitment ‘stands’ on VAT rules as she unveiled plans to guarantee work...

Mon, 29/09/2025 - 11:13


Merchants Trust underperforms benchmark as notes geopolitical risks

Merchants Trust PLC on Monday said that macroeconomic predictions are fraught with uncertainty, citing US trade policy, conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza amid advances in...

Mon, 29/09/2025 - 11:11


CMC Markets extends technology and platform partnership with Westpac

CMC Markets PLC on Monday said it has extended its long-term technology and platform partnership with Westpac Banking Corp, one of Australia’s largest banks.

The...

Mon, 29/09/2025 - 11:03


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Future Metals names new CEO; Trafalgar plunges

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Monday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Future Metals NL, up 22% at 1.80 pence, 12-month range 1.80p-0.46p....

Mon, 29/09/2025 - 10:54


Daily market update: FTSE 100, gold, GSK, AstraZeneca

The FTSE 100 was firmly higher on Monday after the market took reassurance from Friday’s reading of US inflation, says AJ Bell Investment Director...

Mon, 29/09/2025 - 10:38


BP to invest $5 billion in US offshore project Tiber-Guadalupe

BP PLC on Monday said it has approved a new project in the Gulf of Mexico, which aims to produce 80,000 barrels of oil per...

Mon, 29/09/2025 - 10:36


Hilton Food sells meat supplier Fairfax Meadow for £54 million

Hilton Food Group PLC on Monday said it has sold meat supplier Fairfax Meadow Europe Ltd as it continues to sharpen its focus on its...

Mon, 29/09/2025 - 10:34


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Capita gets ’buy’ rating; East Star rises

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Monday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Capita PLC, up 17% at 306.50 pence, 12-month...

Mon, 29/09/2025 - 10:27


JPMorgan Emerging Markets underperforms benchmark but optimistic

JPMorgan Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC on Monday noted a weaker dollar and the continued growth of Chinese manufacturing, as it underperformed against its benchmark...

Mon, 29/09/2025 - 10:24


UK mortgage approvals down slightly but in line with forecast

UK mortgage approvals were in line with expectations last month, numbers from the Bank of England showed Monday.

The central bank said mortgage approvals totalled...

Mon, 29/09/2025 - 09:52


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