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FSTE 100 sets record high; 20 Tory rebel MPs threaten Sunak’s majority

3 February 202314 January 2024Political Fiber0

London’s FTSE 100 stock index set a record closing high on Friday (Feb 3) finishing up more than 1% at 7,901.8 points – beating the previous record set in May, 2018 when the FTSE 100 closed at 7,877.45. Investors are reportedly backing the UK’s blue chip firms to benefit from the weak pound combined with […]

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Pound hits historic low while split in Tory party deepens

26 September 202214 January 2024Joe Cahal0

The pound has plummeted to its lowest ever level against the US dollar after the new Conservative government’s mini-budget collapsed confidence in the UK’s economic management. Early trading on Monday saw the pound plunge 5% against the dollar to just $1.03 before it managed to claw back two cents when London’s markets opened. Further turmoil […]

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Pound plummets as markets react to £45bn tax cuts for rich

23 September 202214 January 2024Joe Cahal0

The pound and UK stock markets have plummeted providing an immediate reaction to chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget aimed to stimulate economic growth. The £45 billion package of tax cuts announced today (September 23) is the biggest tax give-away for 50 years – but experts say that half the cuts in personal tax will line the […]

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UK recession and inflation warning as interest rates rise and pound falls

5 May 202219 January 2024Joe Cahal0

UK interest rates have risen to 1% – their highest level for 13 years – with the Bank of England (BoE) warning the economy will slip into recession this year as experts predict inflation will go above 10%. The bank’s grim forecast hit the value of the pound which slumped to a two-year low, losing […]

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