According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK economy fell 0.3% in April from March. It had expanded 0.2% in March from February. The reading for April fell short of expectations, as a ...

IG says futures indicate the FTSE 100 to open 39.5 points lower, 0.5%, at 8,824.85 on Thursday. The index of London large-caps closed up 11.27 points, 0.1%, at 8,864.35 on Wednesday.

(Alliance News) - Some GBP6 billion will be spent on speeding up testing and treatment in the National Health Service, Rachel Reeves has announced, after she placed the health service at the heart of ...