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Gold Price in the UK Today, 1 December 2025: Six‑Week Highs, Rate‑Cut Bets and 2026 Forecasts

Gold Price in the UK Today, 1 December 2025: Six‑Week Highs, Rate‑Cut Bets and 2026 Forecasts

Gold hit a six-week high on December 1, with global spot prices around $4,235 per ounce and UK prices near £3,180–£3,220 per ounce, just below October’s record. The metal is up about 57% year-on-year in dollars and over 50% in sterling since January. Traders cite expectations of US rate cuts and safe-haven demand. UK gold peaked at £3,261.46 per ounce in October.
1 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Faces Soft December 1 Open as Budget Fallout and BoE Rate‑Cut Bets Shape Sentiment

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Faces Soft December 1 Open as Budget Fallout and BoE Rate‑Cut Bets Shape Sentiment

FTSE 100 futures signal a drop of 10–16 points to around 9,705 at Monday’s open, following a 4.7% slide in Bitcoin and weak Asian manufacturing data. The index closed Friday at 9,720.51, up 0.27% on the day and 17.7% higher year-to-date, after hitting record highs in November.
1 December 2025
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NS&I £1bn Budget Shake-Up: What It Means for Premium Bonds, Interest Rates and UK Savers in 2025

NS&I £1bn Budget Shake-Up: What It Means for Premium Bonds, Interest Rates and UK Savers in 2025

The UK government raised National Savings & Investments’ net financing target for 2025–26 from £12 billion to £13 billion in the Autumn Budget, leaving NS&I over £9 billion short as of September. The Premium Bonds prize fund rate stands at 3.60% after three cuts in 2025, with odds unchanged at 22,000 to 1. No changes have been made to Premium Bonds payouts following the Budget.
1 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Preview for 1 December 2025: FTSE 100 Eyes Higher Open as Budget Fallout, PMI Data and Fed Bets Dominate

UK Stock Market Preview for 1 December 2025: FTSE 100 Eyes Higher Open as Budget Fallout, PMI Data and Fed Bets Dominate

The FTSE 100 closed Friday at 9,720.51, up 0.27% on the day but down 0.2% for November, ending a four-month winning streak. Futures on Sunday pointed to a mildly positive open as investors weighed calmer bond markets, a contentious tax-heavy Budget, and hopes for global rate cuts. US and European futures also indicated gains. UK stocks remain just below record highs set earlier in November.
30 November 2025
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Lloyds Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Near 52‑Week High as UK Business Confidence Softens

Lloyds Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Near 52‑Week High as UK Business Confidence Softens

Lloyds Banking Group closed at 96.14p in London on Friday, down 0.5% after hitting a new 52-week high of 96.92p earlier in the session. Trading volume topped 48 million shares, lower than earlier in the week following the UK Budget. Lloyds shares have surged 10.5% in the past week and 81.6% over the year. The FTSE 100 rose about 0.4–0.5% on the day.
28 November 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Mitchells & Butlers Soars and Whitbread Slumps – 28 November 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Mitchells & Butlers Soars and Whitbread Slumps – 28 November 2025

The FTSE 100 closed at 9,737 on Friday, up 0.45%, with Mitchells & Butlers surging up to 11% after strong annual results. Trading volumes were lighter following a global futures outage and a shortened U.S. session. Despite gains, the FTSE 100 is set for its first monthly drop in five months. The FTSE 250 and AIM 100 also posted modest advances.
28 November 2025
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NatWest Group Plc (NWG) Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Share Price Holds Near Highs as Bank Tax Fears Ease

NatWest Group Plc (NWG) Stock Today, 28 November 2025: Share Price Holds Near Highs as Bank Tax Fears Ease

NatWest Group shares closed at 632p in London on Friday, down 0.06%, holding near a 52-week high after a weeklong rally. The stock rose about 9% since 21 November, driven by upgraded 2025 guidance, renewed private ownership, and relief after the UK Autumn Budget included no new bank taxes. Trading volume dropped to 1.85 million shares, below midweek levels.
28 November 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Mitchells & Butlers Surges and Broker Upgrades Offset Budget Jitters (28 November 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Mitchells & Butlers Surges and Broker Upgrades Offset Budget Jitters (28 November 2025)

The FTSE 100 rose 0.2% to 9,709.62 at Friday’s open, outperforming flat European markets after upbeat corporate news and broker upgrades. Sterling eased 0.2% to $1.32 but remained up 0.85% for the week as investors digested the UK’s tax-heavy Autumn Budget. UK inflation cooled to 3.6% in October, fueling expectations of a Bank of England rate cut in December.
28 November 2025
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National Grid plc (LON: NG) Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Substation Push, Northern Powerhouse Role and Dividend Scrip in Focus

National Grid plc (LON: NG) Share Price Today, 28 November 2025: Substation Push, Northern Powerhouse Role and Dividend Scrip in Focus

National Grid shares slipped 0.2–0.3% to 1,141–1,142p in London trading Friday after opening at 1,145p. The company unveiled final plans for two 400kV substations in Lincolnshire to support new renewable projects. BlackRock increased its stake to 8.17%. The scrip dividend reference price for 2025/26 was set at 1,130.40p per share.
28 November 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Ends Flat as Mid‑Caps Rally After Budget – 27 November 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Ends Flat as Mid‑Caps Rally After Budget – 27 November 2025

The FTSE 100 closed nearly flat on Thursday, up 2.35 points at 9,693.93, as investors digested the UK’s tax-raising Autumn Budget and traded in thin volumes during the US Thanksgiving holiday. The FTSE 250 gained 0.9%, and the AIM All-Share rose 0.8%. UK government bonds slipped after a recent rally, while the pound held steady near $1.325. Banks and utilities outperformed, while miners and tobacco stocks lagged.
27 November 2025
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FTSE 100 Slips as Energy and Consumer Stocks Drag After Reeves’ Tax-Raising Budget – UK Stock Market Today, 27 November 2025

FTSE 100 Slips as Energy and Consumer Stocks Drag After Reeves’ Tax-Raising Budget – UK Stock Market Today, 27 November 2025

London’s FTSE 100 slipped about 0.3% by late morning Thursday, reversing part of Wednesday’s post-budget rally as energy, mining, and consumer staples stocks fell. The FTSE 250 edged up 0.1–0.4%. Investors weighed Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Autumn Budget, which the OBR says will raise £26 billion in annual tax revenue by 2029/30. US markets are closed for Thanksgiving, keeping London volumes thin.
27 November 2025
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National Grid plc (NG.) News Today: Northern Powerhouse Push, Dividend Scrip Milestone and Investor Moves – 27 November 2025

National Grid plc (NG.) News Today: Northern Powerhouse Push, Dividend Scrip Milestone and Investor Moves – 27 November 2025

National Grid has joined the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, linking its multi-billion-pound grid upgrades to job creation in northern England. BlackRock increased its stake to 8.17%. The company posted a 13% rise in first-half operating profit and set a record £5.1bn in capital investment. CEO John Pettigrew has been succeeded by Zoë Yujnovich; a U.S. law firm continues to pursue a potential class action over the Heathrow substation fire.
27 November 2025
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Cash ISA Limit Slashed to £12,000 for Under‑65s in 2025 Budget – What It Means for Your Savings

Cash ISA Limit Slashed to £12,000 for Under‑65s in 2025 Budget – What It Means for Your Savings

The UK will cut the annual cash ISA limit for under-65s from £20,000 to £12,000 starting April 2027, Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed. Savers aged 65 and over keep the £20,000 cash allowance. The overall ISA cap remains at £20,000, but under-65s must use investment ISAs for the balance. Tax on savings interest, dividends, and property income will rise by 2 percentage points.
27 November 2025
Legal & General (LGEN) Share Price Today: Dividend Yield Near 9% as Ford Deal and UK Budget Shape Outlook – 27 November 2025

Legal & General (LGEN) Share Price Today: Dividend Yield Near 9% as Ford Deal and UK Budget Shape Outlook – 27 November 2025

Legal & General Group Plc closed at 246p in London on 27 November 2025, steady after a midweek rally that lifted its dividend yield near 9%. Trading volume topped 20 million shares, slightly above average. The company reported a new NAV of £305.16m for its UK Gilt 0–5 Year UCITS ETF. UK markets remain focused on the Autumn Budget’s tax hikes and pension changes.
27 November 2025
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National Timber Group Collapse: 561 Jobs Lost as Arnold Laver Depots Shut Across the UK

National Timber Group Collapse: 561 Jobs Lost as Arnold Laver Depots Shut Across the UK

National Timber Group, the UK’s largest independent timber distributor, entered administration on 26 November, resulting in 561 immediate job losses and the closure of 13 branches across England and Scotland. Administrators from Alvarez & Marsal have begun seeking buyers for all or parts of the business. The group employed about 1,150 people at 47 sites. Remaining branches continue to trade during the sale process.
27 November 2025
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  • Clean Harbors (CLH) Valuation Amidst Recent Price Surge: Undervalued or Overpriced?
    May 21, 2026, 1:51 PM EDT. Clean Harbors (CLH) shares rose 19.7% year-to-date, currently trading around $291.40 after a recent dip. The company, a major North American environmental services provider, has attracted investor focus on its growth prospects and operational risks. A Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analysis estimates an intrinsic value of $405.74 per share, suggesting CLH is undervalued by 28.2% despite a modest valuation score of 2/6 from Simply Wall St. The DCF model projects increasing free cash flow, reaching $830 million by 2030. However, price-to-earnings (P/E) considerations, reflecting investor expectations for growth versus risk, remain critical in evaluating fair value. Investors should weigh these metrics before deciding on exposure to CLH amid volatility.

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