Financial Markets
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World News
Iran war pushes up global food prices; Starmer’s promise to remain as PM boosts pound and UK bonds
Global food prices have risen for the third consecutive month, pushing the United Nations’ benchmark index up by 1.6% in…
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UK Business
UK dividend total surges 21% in Q1, with multiple sectors contributing large sums
UK dividends surged by more than a fifth in the first quarter of 2026, reaching £16.4 billion and marking the…
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UK Business
Iran war worry prompts FTSE 100 fall led by banks
The FTSE 100 plunged 1.4% on Tuesday, driven by Middle East tensions and upcoming local elections, closing down 144.82 points…
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UK News
Sushil Wadhwani claims Reform UK’s immigration plans endanger British economy
Reform UK’s anti-immigration policies could trigger a significant economic downturn, economists warn, as the party’s plans for mass deportations and…
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UK Business
Jeff Banks says Labour has inflicted severe damage on the nation’s finances
The UK is facing its highest unemployment rate in a decade, according to fashion designer and businessman Jeff Banks, who…
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UK Business
Middle East energy crisis could cost UK economy £35bn even in most optimistic scenario, think tank warns
The UK economy could shrink by £35bn as a direct result of the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war,…
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UK Business
Stock markets set for decline, forecasts Bank of England deputy governor
The Bank of England has issued an unusually direct warning that global stock markets are overvalued and fail to reflect…
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UK Business
Fund buyers back specific managers and asset classes
Investors injected a net £1.11 billion into financial markets in March, a significant increase from the £149 million recorded in…
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UK Business
Case made for combining compliance, risk and emerging tech oversight
The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence, digital communications and decentralised finance is reshaping the business landscape, but it is also…
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UK Business
Top economist urges Bank of England to hike rates and tackle inflation
Hopes for an imminent cut in borrowing costs have been dealt a severe blow, with a stark warning that interest…
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