Best UK Stocks to Buy Now (11 December 2025): 9 FTSE Shares for 2026 Growth, Income and Value
The FTSE 100 hovered near record highs around 9,600–9,700 on December 11, 2025, after a strong rally led by banks, energy, miners, and defense stocks. Despite a 22.8% total return for the year, UK equities remain valued below global peers at about 12.5 times 2026 earnings. Inflation has eased to the mid-3% range, and the Bank of England’s base rate sits near 4% after earlier cuts. Investors remain cautious as European shares dip and tech stocks weaken.