Prime minister Keir Starmer assured traders that chancellor Rachel Reeves will remain in her role 'into the next election'.

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Europe markets open: positive start with Stoxx 600 up 0.3%; FTSE 100 gains 0.4%

The focus is now shifting to key US jobs data due for release later today, which could influence the Federal Reserve's interest rate outlook.

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FTSE 100 Live 03 July: Pound steadies after markets turmoil, index seen higher

The yield on 10-year gilts rose by 0.17 percentage points to 4.63%, while the pound fell below $1.36 at one point compared with above $1.37 on Tuesday evening. Today’s steadier session also reflected ...

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UK stocks fall on concerns over state finances after costly U-turns

British stocks fell on Wednesday, part of a wider selloff of UK assets, amid rising concerns over public finances after finance minister Rachel Reeves appeared in tears in parliament following a ...

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FTSE 100 LIVE: Stocks rise as Trump threatens to impose up to 35% tariff on Japan

Trump has threatened to impose a "30% or 35%" tariff on Japan if a deal between the two countries is not reached before next week's deadline.

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