The COVID-19 impact on global supply chains has meant that UK businesses could be forgiven for taking their eyes off the rapidly approaching hardball that is Brexit. Come January 2021, they’ll no longer have that option.
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EU stimulus package announced offers new confidence for investors
During the first quarter of 2020, global stocks plummeted as a result of Covid-19, with indexes such as the Dow Jones plunging to record lows on March 9th, March 12th and March 16th.
Struggling TSB set to close 100 branches and axe staff
TSB is expected to pile more misery on its customers, who were hit by a serious IT failure yesterday, when it announces as many as 100 branch closures next week, almost a fifth of its network.
FTSE 100 outperforms European counterparts as oil and tobacco stocks gain
Top-flight shares in London were the standout performers in Europe on Tuesday as investors snapped up oil and tobacco stocks.
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Pound sinks ahead of second Brexit parliamentary vote
The pound and the markets ended Monday in a gloomy mood as traders remained nervous over geopolitical developments.
Ocado shares rise on reports of Marks & Spencer deal
Shares in Ocado have been boosted by reports the online grocer is in talks with Marks & Spencer to launch a £1 billion food delivery offering
Sterling rallies on hope UK can avoid no-deal Brexit
The pound strengthened on Friday as investors grew confident that Britain will avoid leaving the European Union without a trade deal.
AG Barr to shrug off sugar tax hit with increase in profit
Irn-Bru maker AG Barr expects to report higher profit, shrugging off the new sugar tax, but warned that it expects continued uncertaint..
FTSE 100 ends day in negative territory
The FTSE 100 struggled for direction on Thursday as markets digested news from the European Central Bank and comments made by US commer..
FTSE 100 trades lower on global growth concerns
The FTSE 100 was under pressure on Tuesday as investors continued to fret about global growth, while the stronger pound added to sell-off
FTSE 100 pares losses as pound weakens on Brexit woes
The FTSE 100 pared losses on Thursday thanks to the weak pound while global indexes declined as previous investor optimism around US-Ch..
FTSE 100 ends in positive territory as US-China trade talks end
The FTSE 100 followed global stock markets higher on Wednesday, buoyed by the conclusion of trade talks between the US and China.
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Predator DNO inches closer to Faroe takeover
Norwegian energy firm DNO has moved one step closer to taking over Faroe Petroleum after gaining a majority stake in the group.
FTSE 100 closes up after late rebound
The FTSE 100 managed to start the new year on the front foot on Wednesday, ending in positive territory after being weighed down early ..
FTSE 100 lower on Fed inspired sell-off
The FTSE 100 edged lower on Thursday as the Fed inspired sell-off in the US dragged London’s blue-chip index into the red.
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