Top UK Stocks to Buy Today (24 December 2025): Best FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 Shares to Watch on the London Stock Exchange
BP agreed to sell a 65% stake in Castrol to Stonepeak for $10.1 billion, generating about $6 billion for debt reduction. The London Stock Exchange closes early at 12:30 GMT for Christmas, with thin trading and the FTSE 100 steady. Wickes completed a £20 million buyback, while Barclays and NatWest advanced in the Evelyn Partners auction. The pound remains above $1.35.
