2 h. ago Never a more important time to be a unionist or conservative, says Findlay

The Scottish Conservative leader attacked Reform UK’s unionist credentials.

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3 h. ago Rachel Reeves branded 'delusional' after taking credit for FTSE 100 reaching record high

In a boost for Britain's savers and investors - and a promising start for New Year trading - London's leading share index soared above the landmark figure.

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9 h. ago FTSE 100 starts new year higher but slips back after crossing 10,000

The FTSE 100 index closed up 19.76 points, 0.2%, at 9,951.14 – it had earlier traded as high as 10,046.25, a record intraday level.

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9 h. ago FTSE 100 smashing through 10,000 mark hailed by Rachel Reeves as vote of confidence in UK economy

The optimistic news came as Labour is hoping for economic growth ahead of crunch local elections in May

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13 h. ago Uber rewrites contracts with drivers to avoid paying UK’s new ‘taxi tax’

Hailing app will now act as agent rather than supplier outside London, avoiding VAT requirement, although change is not permitted in LondonUber has swerved paying millions of pounds to the UK exchequer under Rachel Reeves’s new “taxi tax” after the ride-hailing app rewrote contracts with its drivers.The move came as rules announced in November’s budget took effect, which adjusted how VAT is payable on minicab fares and would have resulted in the whole Uber fare becoming subject to the 20% sales tax. Continue reading...

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15 h. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets hit 10,000 points for first time as 2026 trading kicks off

FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets hit 10,000 points for first time as 2026 trading kicks off  Yahoo Finance UK

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15 h. ago London's FTSE 100 starts New Year with 10,000 mark on global investor optimism

London's FTSE 100 starts New Year with 10,000 mark on global investor optimism  Reuters

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16 h. ago London’s FTSE 100 tops milestone 10,000 mark for the first time after new year rally

The blue-chip index hit a new all-time intraday trading high on Friday

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17 h. ago Income tax freeze ‘hammering’ workers while pensioners and benefits claimants see income increase

Chancellor Rachel Reeves extended a freeze on the Personal Allowance and National Insurance thresholds until 2031.

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17 h. ago FTSE 100 rises above 10,000 points in huge milestone for London Stock Exchange

The FTSE 100 has teetered close to the milestone mark in recent months after a knockout year that has seen it rise by 21.5% - the most since 2009

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17 h. ago London’s FTSE 100 tops milestone 10,000 mark after new year rally

The blue-chip index hit a new all-time intraday trading high.

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24 h. ago Rachel Reeves's 'fiscal drag' stealth tax will leave striving British workers £505 worse off by 2030

Millions of workers will find themselves worse off by 2030 as Labour's tax policy 'quietly hammers' workers yet leaves benefits claimants and pensioners richer, a think tank has warned.

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28 h. ago Reeves stealth taxes ‘hammering’ workers while pensioners and benefits claimants ‘better off’

Labour chancellor’s freeze on tax thresholds will mean a worker currently earning £50,000 would be £505 worse off by 2030-31, analysis finds

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38 h. ago Flying Footsie clocks up best year since 2009 as it ends nearly 22% up

The FTSE 100 has delivered its best annual performance in 16 years as it ended nearly 22% up on last year in the final session of 2025.

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40 h. ago ‘We’re ready to make Old Firm clash vs Rangers a fight’ says Celtic hero Tony Ralston

WILFRIED NANCY will be fighting to keep his Celtic job this weekend. Hoops full-back Tony Ralston has vowed his players are ready to SCRAP in a massive Old Firm derby. Five defeats in seven games has left Nancy on the brink at Parkhead, regardless of the recent vote of confidence given to him by the...

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41 h. ago FTSE 100 records best performance since global financial crisis recovery despite slow UK growth

British mining, defence, and finance shares led the charge with significant gains over 2025

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42 h. ago All the ways Rachel Reeves will raid your bank account in 2026 – how to protect yourself from losing thousands

IF you thought 2025 was painful, brace yourself. As we hurtle towards 2026, Rachel Reeves is sharpening her axe for a fresh round of raids on your wallet. The Chancellor promised she wouldn't tax "working people" — but if you're planning to retire, earn a slightly better wage or looking to invest next year, you...

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60 h. ago London stock exchange beats Wall Street with best FTSE 100 year since 2009

London stock exchange beats Wall Street with best FTSE 100 year since 2009  The Guardian

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61 h. ago FTSE 100 scores best year since 2009 and outperforms Wall Street

Mining, defence, and finance shares led the charge with significant gains over 2025.

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61 h. ago Blue‑chip FTSE 100 stalls near record high, sealing strongest annual run in 16 years

Blue‑chip FTSE 100 stalls near record high, sealing strongest annual run in 16 years  Reuters

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