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UK Economy 8 October 2025 - 21 November 2025

London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

London Stock Market Today (21 November 2025): FTSE 100 Hits One‑Month Low as AI Bubble Fears and Weak UK Data Weigh on Sentiment

The FTSE 100 fell to a one-month low near 9,423 in early London trading Friday, before recovering to trade down 0.4% by mid-morning. A global sell-off in AI and tech stocks, weak UK retail sales and borrowing data, and renewed energy bill concerns weighed on shares. The FTSE 250 and AIM All-Share also slipped 0.4–0.6%. Polar Capital Technology Trust dropped about 4% in early deals.
21 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

FTSE 100 Today: London Stocks Slide as Global Tech Sell‑Off Deepens – UK Stock Market Update (18 November 2025)

London’s FTSE 100 dropped nearly 1% to around 9,590 on Tuesday, extending losses as global tech jitters and fading hopes for a US rate cut triggered a broad sell-off. The FTSE 250 fell 1.1% to 21,450. Bitcoin slumped below $90,000, down almost 29% from its October peak. European and US indices also declined, with the STOXX 600 off 1.1% and Wall Street benchmarks sliding Monday.
18 November 2025
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FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

UK Stock Market Today, 17 November 2025: FTSE 100 Steadies After Budget Shock as Investors Eye UK Inflation and US Data

The FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% to around 9,701 by 09:00 GMT Monday after Friday’s 1.1% drop, its steepest since April, following reports of a Budget U-turn on income tax. The FTSE 250 slipped 0.1%, while gilt yields rose amid concerns over increased government borrowing. Rightmove reported the sharpest autumn decline in UK asking prices in 13 years.
17 November 2025
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Stonegate’s £1bn Sale of 1,000 “Platinum” Pubs: What the Slug & Lettuce Owner’s Debt Fight Means for UK High Streets

Stonegate’s £1bn Sale of 1,000 “Platinum” Pubs: What the Slug & Lettuce Owner’s Debt Fight Means for UK High Streets

Stonegate, owner of Slug & Lettuce and Be At One, is preparing to sell over 1,000 pubs for up to £1 billion to reduce its £3 billion debt, according to reports on 16 November. The sale would involve its top-performing “platinum” pubs, mainly freehold sites in England and Wales, ahead of a key debt restriction lifting in January 2026.
16 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Falls as Reeves Tax U‑Turn Triggers Gilt Sell‑Off and Global Tech Jitters – 14 November 2025

The FTSE 100 fell 1.1% to 9,698.37 on Friday after reports that Chancellor Rachel Reeves scrapped plans to raise income tax in the upcoming Autumn Budget. Investors sold off UK government bonds, pushing the 10-year gilt yield up 13 basis points to 4.57%, and the pound dropped to around $1.31. The FTSE 250 lost 0.8%. Global tech weakness and concerns over China also weighed on sentiment.
14 November 2025
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Universal Credit Surges by 1.1 Million as UK Jobless Rate Hits 5% — What the New DWP Data Means for Starmer’s Government

Universal Credit Surges by 1.1 Million as UK Jobless Rate Hits 5% — What the New DWP Data Means for Starmer’s Government

Universal Credit claimants in the UK rose by 1.1 million to 8.3 million in October 2025, the largest annual jump since the pandemic. Unemployment reached 5% in the three months to September, the highest since early 2021. Nearly half of UC recipients now have no work requirements. The Department for Work and Pensions attributes the increase to both managed migration from legacy benefits and a weaker jobs market.
12 November 2025
Tesco Shares Soar After Double‑Digit Dividend Hike: What Investors Need to Know

Tesco (LSE: TSCO) hits fresh 52‑week high before reversing as UK grocery inflation cools — 11 November 2025

Tesco shares hit a 52-week high of 480.50p in early London trading before falling to around 460p by midday. Grocery inflation slowed to 4.7% in the four weeks to 2 November as Christmas promotions intensified. Tesco’s sales rose 5.9% over 12 weeks, lifting market share to 28.2%. The company continues its £1.45bn buyback ahead of the holiday season.
11 November 2025
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London Stock Exchange at Record Highs – Inside the Historic Market’s Brexit Battle and 2025 Revival

UK Markets Today: FTSE 100 Hits New High as Rate‑Cut Bets Build; Vodafone Lifts Dividend for First Time in 7 Years; SoftBank Exits Nvidia; ‘Little‑Known’ Tech Giant RELX in the Spotlight (11 Nov 2025)

The FTSE 100 hit new intraday records Tuesday after UK unemployment rose to 5.0% and wage growth slowed, fueling bets on a December rate cut. Vodafone raised its dividend for the first time since 2018 and tightened guidance, lifting its shares. SoftBank disclosed a $5.8 billion sale of its Nvidia stake to fund AI investments. AstraZeneca shares also set new highs.
11 November 2025
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FTSE 100’s Record Run: Inside London’s Blue-Chip Rally and What’s Next

FTSE 100 Hits Fresh Record as Vodafone Lifts Dividend; UK Jobs Data Fuels Bets on a December BoE Rate Cut (11 November 2025)

The FTSE 100 hit a new intraday record at 9,892.04 as UK unemployment rose to 5.0%, the highest since 2021, and wage growth slowed. Vodafone shares surged after the company raised its dividend for the first time since 2018 and upgraded guidance. Markets now see a roughly 75% chance of a Bank of England rate cut in December. Sterling slipped 0.3% against the dollar.
11 November 2025
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North Sea Oil Giant Petrofac’s Shocking Collapse Puts 2,000 Jobs at Risk

North Sea Oil Giant Petrofac’s Shocking Collapse Puts 2,000 Jobs at Risk

Petrofac filed for administration after losing a €13 billion Dutch wind contract, putting over 2,000 UK jobs at risk. The company’s market value plunged from £6 billion to £20 million, and its London shares were suspended. Administrators from Teneo are on standby as talks continue with creditors and potential buyers. Only Petrofac’s holding company is in administration; operating units remain active.
27 October 2025
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EU’s 50% Steel Tariff Shocker Spurs “Existential” UK Crisis Amid Market Rally

EU’s 50% Steel Tariff Shocker Spurs “Existential” UK Crisis Amid Market Rally

The European Commission plans to double steel import tariffs to 50% and halve tariff-free quotas, citing a need to block cheap Chinese steel. UK industry leaders warn the move threatens thousands of British steel jobs, with 78–80% of UK steel exports going to the EU. European steel stocks surged up to 5% after the announcement. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said urgent talks with Brussels are underway to seek exemptions.
8 October 2025
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Stock Market Today

  • Friday's Top ETF Movers: SPDR Oil & Gas ETF Surges, Sprott Silver ETF Declines
    March 20, 2026, 1:06 PM EDT. On Friday, the SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF (XOP) led gains, rising about 2.1%, driven by strong performances from Venture Global, up 10.8%, and SM Energy, up 7.9%. Conversely, the Sprott Silver Miners & Physical Silver ETF (SLVR) lagged, falling around 3.8%. Key laggards within SLVR included Gold Resource, down 6.5%, and Americas Gold and Silver, down 6.2%. These movements highlight sector-specific volatility, with energy exploration seeing robust investor interest, while silver mining faced selling pressure throughout the day.
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