FTSE 100 index enjoys its best year since 2009 with 21.5% rise
Shares in precious metal producers and defence firms surge in strong year for global equity markets
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Shares in precious metal producers and defence firms surge in strong year for global equity markets
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The US president and his allies spent 2025 attacking the Federal Reserve amid a rollercoaster year for the US economy
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Uptick of more than 20% in 2025 was fuelled by share buybacks and helpful breezes in key constituent parts such as defence and mining
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Carmakers such as MG, BYD and Chery are set to pass 200,000 mark in sales, analysis suggests, double 2024βs total
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Passengers face continued delays day after power supply issue and broken down train halted services between UK and continent
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Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
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Retailers say appetite for alcoholic drinks that are about half the strength of the traditional versions is soaring
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One passenger tells the ABC it was βchaosβ and she felt her life was in danger, but others shrug off the incident
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BPI figures show music lovers listened to equivalent of 210.3m albums by UK artists in 2025 in 11th consecutive year of growth
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Clothing chain acquired by China-based backers out of 2019 insolvency has deadline to renegotiate debt pile
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Struggling company, which has run more than 100 outlets, has been criticised by MPs over claims it failed to pay locum pharmacists
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Inflation is predicted to cool but uncertainty over AI-driven growth and trade policy poses risks in the year ahead
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Passengers urged to change plans after problem with overhead power supply and failed Le Shuttle train
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Applications to build battery storage drive boom as offshore wind projects given go-ahead jump sevenfold year on year
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New M&S salads, breads, yoghurt bowls and chicken dinners come as more Britons turn to Mounjaro and Wegovy
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New investors, including Fidelity and Ontario Teachersβ Pension Plan, join existing shareholders in $1bn stake
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Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
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As the billionaire retires, he leaves memorable advice from his annual letters that include pithy takes on bubbles, discipline and long-term goals
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Combination of concern about economy and household cost pressures will continue to limit spending, report suggests
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Coral Adventurer, separately being investigated for allegedly leaving behind passenger who died on Lizard Island, ordered not to leave PNG waters
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Trump also repeated false claims about renovation costs for the Fed headquarters during a Monday press conference
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Simon Roberts, credited with helping to turn around grocer, made CBE along with former BAE Systems boss Ian King
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Metal that underpins the renewable energy industry joins silver and gold as a safe haven asset for investors
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Exclusive poll: Americans are also increasingly blaming the White House for their financial woes
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As Trumpβs tariffs take effect, Britain is likely alternative destination for cars, telecoms and sound equipment
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B&Q, Topps Tiles and Wickes among those on track for double-digit percentage share price rises this year
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Candidates will have to sit assessments in person unless there are exceptional circumstances, says ACCA
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Rally in precious metals triggered by US interest rate cut hopes, hedging against geopolitical uncertainty
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More young people are following the money and going into trades like construction where AI canβt easily replace them
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Silver rose sharply in December, part of a precious metals rally that also pushed gold and platinum to record levels
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