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FTSE 100 Posts Best Year Since 2009, Surging 21.5% in 2025

The UK’s benchmark index, the FTSE 100, delivered its strongest annual performance since 2009, rising 21.5% in 2025 as global investors rotated into UK blue-chip stocks. The rally was driven by sharp gains in mining, financials, defence and...

UK Retail Christmas Trading 2025: Next Leads, Tesco Gains Share, Greggs Faces Cost Pressure

Next, Tesco and Greggs reported resilient Christmas 2025 trading despite rising wage and tax costs. Next led with double-digit sales growth and upgraded profits, Tesco gained grocery market share, while Greggs saw sales improve but margins remain...

Why Petrol Prices Are Rising in the UK Despite Cheaper Oil in 2026

Drivers across the UK are once again feeling the pressure at the pumps as the price is going high. Starting in 2026, petrol and diesel prices have begun going upwards, even as global oil prices tumble to levels not seen in years. For many drivers,...