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 Interest rates could remain at 4% until 2026, economists say 14 September 2025 Citi Group among US finance firms pledging investment into UK before Trump... 14 September 2025 MPs urge maximum pressure on US over tariffs ahead of Donald Trump’s... 13 September 2025 Sainsbury’s in talks to sell Argos to China’s JD.com 13 September 2025 Sainsbury’s recalls own-brand houmous because of E.coli fears 13 September 2025 Spotlight on Next for plans to weather tougher year-end after first-half boost 13 September 2025 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.