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 FTSE 100 down as interest rate call set to be closer than... 31 October 2025 Walkers discontinues iconic crisp brand after 50 years 31 October 2025 TT Electronics says investor DBay has ‘different agenda’ in move against sale 31 October 2025 Business Secretary announces electricity discounts of £420 million 31 October 2025 Consumers urged to reclaim energy credit as £240m sat in old accounts 30 October 2025 Nigel Farage ‘sad’ as Jaywick remains England’s most deprived neighbourhood 30 October 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.