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UK stocks open 0.1% higher amid further Brexit delay

UK stocks opened modestly higher on Wednesday after parliament delayed Boris Johnson's Brexit plans, stoking expectations he could call for national elections.

At 0845, the...

Wed, 23/10/2019 - 08:56

FTSE closes up as pound drops on Brexit drama

Blue chip UK stocks moved higher on Tuesday following another day of Brexit drama.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson threatened to pull Withdrawal Agreement Bill if...

Tue, 22/10/2019 - 16:46

FTSE rises as sterling falls ahead of Brexit votes

UK stocks moved higher on Tuesday as the pound fell ahead of key Brexit votes due later in the day.

MPs will vote on Prime...

Tue, 22/10/2019 - 12:06

UK stocks open 0.2% lower as investors brace for key Brexit votes

UK stocks opened lower on Tuesday as local investors braced for key parliamentary votes on Boris Johnon's Brexit deal due to take place later in...

Tue, 22/10/2019 - 08:53

UK markets get US open boost to close up despite Brexit debate dragging on sentiment

UK stocks closed Monday modestly higher as investors were given an afternoon session boost from a firm opening to markets across the pond, with the...

Mon, 21/10/2019 - 16:51

UK markets give up early gains as Brexit debate continues to drag on sentiment

UK stocks saw early morning gains largely evaporate by midday as investor optimism over US-China trade talk progress was undermined by patchy corporate news and...

Mon, 21/10/2019 - 12:19

UK stocks open 0.6% higher after key Brexit vote delayed

UK stocks opened higher on Monday after Asian exchanges were lifted by hopes of progress in US-China trade talks, and a further delay on parliament's...

Mon, 21/10/2019 - 08:55

UK stocks close in the red after weak US opening as concerns grow over weak China growth data

UK stocks completed a volatile Friday by closing lower after major US markets opened on the back foot in the wake of China releasing disappointing...

Fri, 18/10/2019 - 17:20

UK stocks reverse early weakness despite China's weakest growth in 30 years, cyber firm Avast tops FTSE All-Share risers

UK stocks turned around early trading weakness at midday despite China releasing disappointing economic growth figures. The mood of investors appears to be homing in...

Fri, 18/10/2019 - 12:41

UK stocks hold onto gains following Brexit breakthrough

Having surged in morning trading after prime minister Johnson and European Commission president Juncker said that the two sides had reached a 'fair agreement' on...

Thu, 17/10/2019 - 16:34

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