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FTSE 100 rises 1.6% by 91 points to 5,844 after Boris Johnson says UK is ‘turning the tide’ on coronavirus in first address to nation following recovery The index of Britain’s biggest companies is up by 83 points to 5,844 at open The positive start followed gains in Asia as leaders up plan to reopen … Read more
FTSE 100 rises 1.6% by 91 points to 5,844 after Boris Johnson says UK is ‘turning the tide’ on coronavirus in first address to nation following recovery The index of Britain’s biggest companies is up by 83 points to 5,844 at open The positive start followed gains in Asia as leaders up plan to reopen … Read more
Oil prices plunged below zero for the first time ever last night as demand for energy collapsed during the pandemic. The benchmark measure for crude in the US plummeted to minus $35.20 (£28.30) a barrel. It means the country’s oil producers are paying buyers to take the barrels off their hands. Much of the plunge was … Read more
London markets open up 1.1% by 60 points to 5,658 despite UK lockdown measures expected to be extended by government today FTSE 100 index of Britain’s leading firms rises by 60 points or 1.07% to 5,658 It comes as the UK lockdown is set to be extended today until at least May 7 Move is despite … Read more
One in four of the biggest companies listed in London has slashed the amount of money paid to chief executives in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Most bosses at the 25 firms who have reduced pay have also cut their salaries and fees by 20 per cent, which is the same proportion furloughed workers are … Read more
London markets fell this morning after Chancellor Rishi Sunak warned Britain faces ‘hardship ahead’ amid fears the coronavirus lockdown could cause the economy to shrink by a third. The FTSE 100 of Britain’s leading firms dropped by 33 points or 0.57 per cent to 5,758 shortly after opening today. It comes after the Office for … Read more
FTSE opens 0.7% up rising 38 points to 5,881 as some countries try to kick-start the economy by partially lifting coronavirus lockdown restrictions FTSE 100 index of Britain’s leading firms up 38 points or 0.65% to 5,881 today Investors react to stimulus measures and slowdown in new coronavirus cases These are helping cut some risks … Read more
FTSE 100 opens 1.3% down by 76 to 5,629 points after Britain suffers worst day for coronavirus deaths and China’s new cases double due to influx of returning overseas travellers FTSE 100 index of UK’s leading companies falls 76 points or 1.33% to 5,629 today It comes after two days of gains for index which … Read more
BT boss Philip Jansen says no staff will be fired or furloughed in next three months as he offers 1.5 per cent rise and vows to give half his £100,000-a-month salary to charity Philip Jansen wrote a letter to all employees today making number of promises Mr Jansen was first FTSE 100 boss to get … Read more
FTSE rises 3% by 162 points to 5,578 today as City welcomes slowing coronavirus death rates in Italy and France but remains concerned over Boris Johnson’s health FTSE 100 index of Britain’s leading firms is up 162 points or 3% to 5,578 today Slowdown in deaths in France and Italy raises hopes over lockdown measures … Read more