The FTSE 100 closed 7.71 points higher, up 0.1%, at 10,729.78, after a volatile session in which the blue-chip index repeatedly moved between positive and negative territory. The broader UK
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Virgin Media O2 is reportedly preparing to cut approximately 4,000 jobs, equivalent to a quarter of its workforce, as the telecommunications giant seeks to reduce operating costs and manage a
Share Talk Weekly Small Cap Movers & Shakers, Sunday 1st November 2026
London’s FTSE 100 ended Friday marginally higher as strong gains for AstraZeneca and BT Group offset heavy losses in NatWest and technology-related stocks, while Wall Street suffered a sharp sell-off
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Poundland founder Steve Smith has warned that as many as 30,000 jobs could be lost if the discount retailer collapses, as a dispute over potential rescue bids intensifies following the
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The BBC licence fee is forecast to rise above £200 a year by 2031, despite millions of households abandoning the charge as the broadcaster faces growing competition from streaming services
The Smarter Web Company – Weekly Update – Saturday 31st October 2026
Looking back over the last few months, it has been a significant period for Smarter Web. We have continued developing the business, attracted considerable interest and, importantly, launched the first
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A growing list of project announcements does not always translate into a rising share price, and Mkango Magnetic Materials (AIM/TSXV: MKA) provides a timely example. The shares have touched a
What Heirs Need to Know About Accessing Their Inheritance Before Probate Closes
Receiving an inheritance can bring financial relief at a time when families are already dealing with grief, but it can also create uncertainty. An heir may know that a loved
FTSE 100 gains as NatWest falls and Wall Street tech stocks slide
London’s FTSE 100 ended Friday marginally higher as strong gains for AstraZeneca and BT Group offset heavy losses in NatWest and technology-related stocks, while Wall Street suffered a sharp sell-off
Bitcoin plunges towards $77,000 as $6.3bn Binance hack triggers cryptocurrency sell-off
Cryptocurrency markets suffered a sharp sell-off on Friday after hackers stole $6.3 billion (£4.7 billion) in digital assets from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, in what could be the
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Wall Street suffered a sharp technology sell-off on Friday as concerns over escalating artificial intelligence investment and disappointing earnings forecasts sent the Nasdaq Composite tumbling, while stronger profits from US
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London stocks were mixed at midday on Friday, with the FTSE 100 edging higher as strong gains for BT Group and AstraZeneca offset a sharp decline in NatWest shares, while