A new consultation from Lloyd's of London aims to produce measures that will improve oversight and procedure around conduct.

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LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 to edge higher after New York gains

IG says futures indicate the FTSE 100 to open 11.6 points higher, 0.1%, at 8,252.57 on Friday. The index of London large-caps rose 47.03 points, or 0.6%, at 8,240.97 on Thursday. It has risen 0.7% so ...

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Lawyers usher in City of London’s new dawn

These efforts, which began under the previous Conservative government and have been backed by the new Labour administration, include an overhaul of stock market listing rules and a drive to encourage ...

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LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 holds gains as ECB delivers expected cut

The FTSE 100 index rose 47.03 points, or 0.6%, at 8,240.97. The FTSE 250 ended up 158.52 points, 0.8%, at 20,695.77, and the AIM All-Share firmed 3.27 points, or 0.4%, at 741.36.

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England’s best town for an autumn pub crawl – and it’s home to the country’s best outdoor market

A SWIFT 25-minute train ride from London’s high-rise buildings, there’s no better time than autumn to visit the leafy city of Saint Albans. It was named the Best Place to Live several years back ...

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