London midday: Stocks rise further as miners rally, pound loses ground
London stocks had extended gains by midday on Monday thanks to strength in the mining sector and a well-received update from NMC Health, with a weaker pound also lending a hand.
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Asia report: Most markets higher as China surges, Aussie PM hangs by thread
Stocks in Asia finished mostly higher on Monday, led higher by mainland China, which surged amid regulatory promises to support that country's share market.
London open: Stocks rise on positive Asian cues; Ryanair flies high
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Monday, taking their cue from an upbeat session in Asia, although concerns about Brexit, rising interest rates and Italy were never far from investors' minds.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise on positive Asian cues; Brexit in focus
London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday, taking their cue from an upbeat session in Asia, but investors were likely to remain cautious amid concerns about Brexit, rising interest rates and Italy.
London pre-open: Stocks to rise on positive Asian cues; Brexit in focus
London stocks were set to edge up at the open on Monday, taking their cue from an upbeat session in Asia, but investors were likely to remain cautious amid concerns about Brexit, rising interest rates and Italy.
London close: Shares finish week on a mixed note despite buoyant data
London's main stockmarket gauges finished the week on a mixed note, although the Footsie did outperform its European peers as investors digested the latest borrowing figures and economic growth data out China.
UK plastic recycling industry accused of fraud and corruption
The UK plastics recycling industry is under investigation for fraud and corruption, with the Environment Agency accusing companies of abusing the exports system and of leaving waste to leak into rivers and oceans.
Asia report: Markets mixed as China GDP misses forecasts
Markets in Asia finished in a mixed state on Friday, with investors sifting through fresh data that included a below-forecasts GDP reading out of China.
MPs call for earlier ban on petrol and diesel car sales
MPs from the Business Select Committee have urged the government to bring forward the ban on petrol and diesel car sales by eight years to 2032 to avoid the UK falling behind in the global switch to electric cars.
UK govt borrowing falls more than expected
UK government borrowing fell more than expected last month, shrinking to the lowest borrowing figure for September for 11 years.