Business FTSE posts new closing high as falls in defence stocks are offset by retail gains by News Room 19 August 2025 written by News Room 19 August 2025 0 comment Share 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail In London, defence stocks fell sharply amid hopes of peace in Ukraine with Babcock International, BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce all down. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail previous post An end to stamp duty? What the rumoured new property tax could mean for London home movers next post Restaurant launches dedicated ‘water menu’ — with £19 bottles Young graduates most likely to be wrong about student loan repayments –... 20 August 2025 Sanex shower gel ad banned for stereotype that black skin is ‘problematic’... 19 August 2025 Thousands object to Tesla bid to supply energy to UK homes 19 August 2025 Minister tells boss of car-maker she has ‘serious concerns’ over Citroen recall 19 August 2025 FTSE 100 Live 19 August: Defence stocks falter, miner BHP cuts dividend 19 August 2025 Children more likely to engage with junk food posts from influencers –... 18 August 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.