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Delayed · 02:26 UK

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  1. Treasury sets 10% founders’ relief on £10m of gains and halves BADR limit

    A new 10% rate of capital gains tax for founders starts on 6 April 2027, the…

  2. FCA backs early car finance offers that match scheme, with acceptance final

    The FCA says lenders may make early car finance offers that match its compensation scheme, but…

  3. FCA finalises rules to make ESG rating providers seek authorisation for first time

    The FCA's final regime for ESG rating providers opens applications on 24 June 2027 and takes…

  4. Healey extends electricity VAT cut and doubles bank surcharge to 6% in Budget

    The Chancellor extended the electricity VAT cut and fuel duty relief, funded by a bank surcharge…

  5. CMA tells online retailers to show mandatory delivery fees in the headline price

    The Competition and Markets Authority has told online retailers that unavoidable delivery fees must be in…

Markets

Market prices, delayed
InstrumentPriceChange
FTSE 100 10,829.21 +1.79%
S&P 500 7,688.62 +1.58%
GBP/USD 1.3489 +0.41%
EUR/USD 1.1255 +0.43%
Brent $93.80 -9.46%
Gold $4,137.50 +1.58%
Bitcoin $80,639 +4.26%

Prices delayed. Updated 02:26 UK time

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