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UK Economy 9 December 2025 - 17 December 2025

UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November as Food Prices Cool — Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% in November as Food Prices Cool — Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK inflation dropped to 3.2% in November from 3.6% in October, driven by cheaper food, tobacco, and clothing discounts, according to the Office for National Statistics. Markets now expect the Bank of England to cut interest rates at its 18 December meeting. CPI fell 0.2% on the month, while food inflation eased to 4.2% year-on-year.
17 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set to Jump as UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision

UK Stock Market Today (17 December 2025): FTSE 100 Set to Jump as UK Inflation Drops to 3.2% Ahead of Bank of England Rate Decision

UK inflation fell more than expected in November, with headline CPI at 3.2% year-on-year. The FTSE 100 is set to open 0.7% higher, while sterling weakened to around $1.33. Markets now price in a better-than-90% chance the Bank of England will cut rates from 4.00% to 3.75% at Thursday’s meeting.
17 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (16 December 2025): FTSE 100 Futures Dip After Unemployment Hits 5.1% as Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

UK Stock Market Today (16 December 2025): FTSE 100 Futures Dip After Unemployment Hits 5.1% as Bank of England Rate Cut Looms

FTSE 100 futures pointed down 0.4% ahead of Tuesday’s open after UK labour data showed unemployment rising to 5.1%, the highest since early 2021, and wage growth slowing. The Bank of England is expected to cut rates Thursday, with markets watching for a close vote. The pound briefly rose after the data before easing back.
16 December 2025
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UK Economic Calendar for Monday, 15 December 2025: Consumer Sentiment and House Prices in Focus Ahead of a High-Stakes BoE Week

UK Economic Calendar for Monday, 15 December 2025: Consumer Sentiment and House Prices in Focus Ahead of a High-Stakes BoE Week

UK data releases Monday include the Rightmove House Price Index and S&P Global Consumer Sentiment Index. November’s house prices fell 1.8% month-on-month and 0.5% year-on-year. Consumer sentiment dropped to 45.2 in November from 47.4 in October. Markets await key labour, inflation, and Bank of England decisions later in the week.
14 December 2025
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National Grid plc Stock This Week: RIIO‑T3 Decision, UK Grid Reforms, Analyst Targets and the Week‑Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

National Grid plc Stock This Week: RIIO‑T3 Decision, UK Grid Reforms, Analyst Targets and the Week‑Ahead Outlook (Updated 14 December 2025)

National Grid shares closed at 1,118.5p on Friday, up 1.41% for the week, as investors reacted to Ofgem’s RIIO-T3 Final Determination. The regulator set a real allowed cost of equity at 6.12% for 2026–31, below the company’s requested baseline totex. National Grid said it will review whether the framework is “investable and workable,” with a response expected in March 2026.
14 December 2025
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UK Economic Calendar This Week (8–14 December 2025): UK GDP Slips, Trade Deficit Widens, and BoE Rate-Cut Bets Rise

UK Economic Calendar This Week (8–14 December 2025): UK GDP Slips, Trade Deficit Widens, and BoE Rate-Cut Bets Rise

UK official data showed the economy slowed into October, with ONS reporting weaker GDP, services, production, construction, and trade figures. Surveys flagged soft demand, cautious hiring, and consumer spending down 1.1% year-on-year. Markets focused on the Bank of England’s 18 December rate decision as inflation expectations stayed elevated.
14 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces Bank of England Rate Call as UK Inflation, Jobs Data and Key Earnings Land

UK Stock Market Week Ahead: FTSE 100 Faces Bank of England Rate Call as UK Inflation, Jobs Data and Key Earnings Land

London stocks face a pivotal week as investors await the Bank of England’s December decision following a US rate cut and a surprise UK GDP drop. Last week, the FTSE 100 swung on shifting sentiment: banks and miners gained on upgrades and rate moves, but a Wall Street selloff on AI concerns dragged UK shares lower by Friday’s close.
13 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (Dec 12, 2025): FTSE 100 Falls to 9,649 as UK GDP Miss and Wall Street AI Jitters Hit Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today (Dec 12, 2025): FTSE 100 Falls to 9,649 as UK GDP Miss and Wall Street AI Jitters Hit Sentiment

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.6% at 9,649.03 on Friday after UK GDP unexpectedly shrank 0.1% in the three months to October, fueling bets on a Bank of England rate cut next week. Afternoon selling accelerated as Wall Street tech stocks fell on renewed AI valuation concerns, dragging European markets lower. The FTSE 250 edged up 0.11% but both indexes posted a second straight weekly decline.
12 December 2025
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Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as FCA Motor Finance Deadline Hits

Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) Share Price Today: News, Analyst Forecasts and 2026 Catalysts as FCA Motor Finance Deadline Hits

Lloyds Banking Group shares closed at 95.5p on 12 December 2025, near a 52-week high, as investors reacted to the FCA’s motor finance redress consultation deadline and weak UK GDP data. A Reuters report suggested potential industry redress costs could reach £18–20bn, higher than previous estimates. Trading volume was about 13 million shares.
12 December 2025
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Most Active UK Stocks Today (12 December 2025): Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, Glencore Lead as SolGold Deal Talk and Card Factory Warning Drive Volume

Most Active UK Stocks Today (12 December 2025): Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, Glencore Lead as SolGold Deal Talk and Card Factory Warning Drive Volume

The FTSE 100 rose 0.4% to near 9,746 by late morning after UK GDP fell 0.1% in October and the trade deficit widened to £6.7bn, fueling expectations of a Bank of England rate cut next week. Lloyds, Glencore, and Barclays led trading volumes, while takeover and profit warnings drove sharp moves in smaller stocks.
12 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Biggest Losers Today: Card Factory Plunges, Whitbread Slips as Rate-Cut Bets Grow (12 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Biggest Losers Today: Card Factory Plunges, Whitbread Slips as Rate-Cut Bets Grow (12 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.43% at 9,744.48 on Friday after UK GDP data showed a 0.1% contraction in October, fueling bets on a Bank of England rate cut next week. Card Factory shares plunged 22% after a profit warning, while smaller-cap stocks like Argo Blockchain and Eqtec also posted steep losses. Sterling weakened and bond prices rose.
12 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (12 December 2025): FTSE 100 Rises as UK GDP Surprise Fuels BoE Rate-Cut Bets; Card Factory Slumps, Energy and Deal News Lift Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today (12 December 2025): FTSE 100 Rises as UK GDP Surprise Fuels BoE Rate-Cut Bets; Card Factory Slumps, Energy and Deal News Lift Sentiment

London’s FTSE 100 rose 0.46% to 9,747.87 on Friday, lifted by global risk appetite and bets on Bank of England rate cuts after UK GDP data showed continued contraction in October. The FTSE 250 also gained around 0.5%. Sterling weakened as traders increased expectations for a December BoE rate cut.
12 December 2025
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GSK’s Emma Walmsley Hails US as ‘Best Place to Invest’ as UK Pharma Faces Tariffs, Rebate Cuts and a Fight for Jobs

GSK’s Emma Walmsley Hails US as ‘Best Place to Invest’ as UK Pharma Faces Tariffs, Rebate Cuts and a Fight for Jobs

GSK chief executive Emma Walmsley said the US is now the top destination for pharmaceutical investment, warning Britain risks falling further behind. Walmsley cited the US and China as key growth markets and confirmed GSK will invest $30 billion in the US by 2030. Her comments follow similar moves by AstraZeneca and recent UK government efforts to retain drug industry investment.
11 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (11 December 2025): FTSE 100 Steadies Near Highs as Fed Cut, Oracle Shock and BoE Hopes Collide

UK Stock Market Today (11 December 2025): FTSE 100 Steadies Near Highs as Fed Cut, Oracle Shock and BoE Hopes Collide

The FTSE 100 hovered near 9,660 on Thursday after an early dip, recovering losses as pharma and consumer stocks gained. Investors weighed a rare hawkish US Fed rate cut and fresh volatility in AI tech shares, following Oracle’s disappointing results. Broader European markets slipped, with the STOXX 600 down 0.3% and Germany’s SAP falling 2.5%. Expectations grew for a Bank of England rate cut next week.
11 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Biggest Gainers Today (10 December 2025): Small-Cap Surge as FirstGroup, Made Tech & ProCook Jump

UK Stock Market Biggest Gainers Today (10 December 2025): Small-Cap Surge as FirstGroup, Made Tech & ProCook Jump

Made Tech Group surged 18.5% after raising full-year guidance on strong H1 results. ProBiotix Health, Bisichi, and Wishbone Gold also posted double-digit gains on earnings and contract news. The FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% to 9,648 in early trade, while the FTSE 250 slipped 0.2% as traders awaited the US Fed’s rate decision. Retail stocks lagged after weak November sales data.
10 December 2025
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Most Active UK Stocks Today (10 December 2025): HSBC, BP and Tesco Lead London’s Volume Surge

Most Active UK Stocks Today (10 December 2025): HSBC, BP and Tesco Lead London’s Volume Surge

Lloyds, Vodafone, HSBC, and Barclays led UK trading volumes Wednesday, each moving millions of shares by mid-morning. The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% at 08:30 GMT, while sterling climbed above $1.33. BP, Tesco, and Volution Group also saw heavy activity, with Volution jumping over 7% after a strong update and acquisition news. German and French indices slipped.
10 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.23% at 9,667.35 on Tuesday, lifted by gains in defence stocks like BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce after news of a major German defence deal. British American Tobacco fell nearly 3% after warning on 2026 trading. The FTSE 250 ended 0.16% higher. Trading was subdued ahead of interest rate decisions from the Fed and Bank of England.
9 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Top Losers Today (9 December 2025): BAT Leads FTSE 100 Fallers as Unilever Hangover Lingers

UK Stock Market Top Losers Today (9 December 2025): BAT Leads FTSE 100 Fallers as Unilever Hangover Lingers

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.1% at about 9,640 on Tuesday, its lowest in two weeks, as investors awaited central bank decisions. British American Tobacco fell 3.5–4.5% after warning of slower growth in heated-tobacco and vaping. UK consumer data showed November card spending down 1.1% year-on-year, the steepest drop since early 2021. Retail sales growth remained weak despite Black Friday.
9 December 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Bank of Canada Hold Spurs Interest in Telus Stock on TSX
    March 20, 2026, 4:12 PM EDT. The Bank of Canada held its key interest rate at 2.25%, citing geopolitical risks and economic uncertainties. The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) has dropped 11% since March, amid market volatility. Telus (TSX:T) stands out as a compelling buy despite its recent challenges, including a 37% stock decline since 2023 highs and a paused dividend-growth program. The company's diversification into Telus Health and Telus Digital segments, both growing at double-digit rates, underpins future revenue potential. Telus carries a high debt-to-capital ratio of 65.5% with $1.3 billion in interest expenses, making the Bank of Canada's steady rates beneficial. The stock offers a robust 9.25% yield, supported by a 70% cash payout ratio and strong free cash flow growth. Management aims to reduce leverage by 2027. This positions Telus as an attractive long-term investment amidst current market risks.
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