FTSE 100 Dips on Middle East Tensions and Election Fallout
The FTSE 100 fell 0.4% on Friday, closing at 10,233.07, as Middle East clashes and UK local election results weighed on investor sentiment.
The FTSE 100 fell 0.4% on Friday, closing at 10,233.07, as Middle East clashes and UK local election results weighed on investor sentiment.
Baroness Eluned Morgan becomes first sitting Welsh leader defeated in Senedd election as Labour faces historic losses across Wales and England.
Baroness Eluned Morgan becomes the first sitting Welsh leader to lose a Senedd election as Welsh Labour faces a brutal day across Wales and the UK.
Sir Keir Starmer faces mounting pressure to resign after Labour suffers heavy losses in local elections, with Reform UK claiming victory.
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RecommendedThe UK government announces GWR will be nationalised on 13 December as part of its public ownership programme, aiming for a simpler, more reliable railway under Great British Railways.
Former Labour minister Louise Haigh warns Sir Keir Starmer cannot lead the party to another election unless the government makes significant and urgent changes, following poor local election results.
Prince William and Kate Middleton hosted a Buckingham Palace garden party, joined by Zara Tindall and the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, welcoming 8,000 community heroes.
Prince William and Kate hosted a garden party at Buckingham Palace to honor frontline workers, including emergency services, volunteers, and charity workers.
Arsenal face injury worries, Man City get Rodri boost, Bournemouth's Jimenez dropped amid probe, Liverpool double boost, and Howe on Gordon's future.
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RecommendedIreland's Taoiseach says the UK must address new post-Brexit imperatives in EU relations, regardless of government. He highlights security, defence, and energy as key areas for pragmatic engagement.
Landlords risk £7,000 fines per property if they fail to send tenants the Renters' Rights Act information sheet by May 31, 2026.
Buckingham Palace's official announcement of Princess Eugenie's third pregnancy was a 'terrible mistake', says Richard Eden, as it ties the monarchy to Andrew and Ferguson.
The BBC has rescheduled Question Time due to UK local elections, with a post-election special episode confirmed for Friday May 8 at 7:30pm on BBC One and iPlayer.
Former Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie was moved by security after taunting Nottingham Forest fans during Villa's 4-0 Europa League win, mocking the scoreline.
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RecommendedWelsh Labour expects to be reduced from 30 to around 10 members in the Senedd, with the party expressing deep disappointment at not leading the government after historic losses.
Retired New York Cardinal Timothy Dolan described President Trump's remarks about Pope Leo as 'very unfortunate,' amid escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the Vatican over the Iran war and immigration policies.
Local elections 2026: Labour faces a crunch moment as Reform surges. Starmer's good intentions clash with poor political instincts, risking a Farage premiership in 2029.
IAG chief warns all airlines need to increase fares as jet fuel costs soar due to Middle East conflict, impacting profits and summer travel plans.
Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth have declassified UFO files, promising rolling releases to provide unprecedented transparency for the American public.
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RecommendedIsraeli airstrikes on southern Lebanon killed at least five people on Friday, including a paramedic, while Hezbollah rockets hit open areas in northern Israel without causing casualties, despite a ceasefire.
Queen Camilla attended day two of the MARS Badminton Horse Trials in Gloucestershire, wearing a stylish black pantsuit. She later awarded rosettes to members of the Ebony Horse Club.
Reform UK gains 423 councillors in local elections, sparking talk of general election victory, but a pollster warns the party may have peaked in support.
Reform UK Scotland leader Malcolm Offord says he is confident of a strong result at the Holyrood election, despite facing a tough challenge in the SNP heartland of Inverclyde.
King Charles and Queen Camilla, alongside David Beckham and other stars, celebrate Sir David Attenborough's 100th birthday with heartfelt messages and a special tribute video.
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RecommendedLabour's disastrous local election results show voters rejecting not only Keir Starmer but also potential successors Angela Rayner and Andy Burnham, leaving the party in turmoil.
Russia's Victory Day celebrations are subdued amid the Ukraine war, with security fears and domestic discontent. A unilateral ceasefire collapses as mutual accusations fly.
Sir Keir Starmer insists he will remain Prime Minister after Labour suffers heavy losses in local elections, with Reform UK making gains across the country.
The US has accelerated covert strikes on suspected drug boats in the Pacific and Caribbean, killing nearly 200 people since September, with critics calling the attacks war crimes.
Labour MP Rebecca Long-Bailey criticises Sir Keir Starmer, calling local election results 'soul-destroying' and blaming national party actions for losses in Salford.
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RecommendedLabour is heading for a crushing defeat in Wales after disastrous local election results. A senior figure admits the party faces a 'struggle' to hold on to one seat.