UK stocks recoil as Brexit euphoria cools; Sophos soars

London-listed companies with exposure to the domestic economy retreated on Monday after last week’s dramatic surge amid signs that more work was needed to sort out a Brexit deal, while cybersecurity firm Sophos surged 38% after a buyout offer. The FTSE 250 shed 1.2%, handing back part of the more …

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These are the rarest 50p coins in the UK

The rarest 50p coins in circulation have been revealed as the Royal Mint marks half a century since the piece was introduced. The 50p coin, which entered circulation on October 14 1969, is considered to be the most collectable in Britain today, the Royal Mint said. But it is the …

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Labour’s £196 billion bill to nationalise key firms

Labour’s plans for wholesale renationalisation will cost at least £196billion, business leaders warn today. The party’s next election manifesto is expected to contain proposals to take Royal Mail, train operators and water and energy firms back into public ownership. The CBI employers’ group said this could increase public debt by …

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