Britain is positioning itself as a key player in the rebuilding of post-war Gaza with Middle East Minister Hamish Falconer holding a conference in London this week to “drive forward private finance efforts for Gaza’s reconstruction”. Middle East Eye has spoken to a number of MPs who expressed concerns and even outrage at the Labour government’s approach. The UK provided arms and intelligence from surveillance flights over Gaza to Israel throughout the latter’s genocide in Gaza, despite a marked deterioration in diplomatic relations over the last year. Now the government is inviting British firms to compete for contracts to help rebuild Gaza…
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Image source: Getty Images Endeavour Mining (LSE:EDV), the FTSE 100 West African gold miner is proving to be… wait for it… something of a gold mine at the moment. Since the start of 2025, its share price has risen 134% on the back of soaring precious metals prices. During this period, an ounce of gold has increased in value by 60%. Imagine a business where your bottom line’s going up without having to sell more or cut costs. That’s Endeavour Mining. Then and now However, it hasn’t always been like this. Gold is on a strong rally due to increased…
The Department of Energy (DOE) has rolled out the country’s first set of rules for carbon credits in the energy sector — a move seen to help companies cut greenhouse gas emissions, attract clean energy investments, and prepare the Philippines to trade in international carbon markets. Signed by Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin on September 23 and published on October 10, Department Circular No. DC2025-09-0018 sets out how carbon credits can be generated, verified, owned, and traded by energy players. Carbon credits represent reductions in greenhouse gas emissions — for example, from renewable power projects, energy efficiency improvements, or early…
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Image source: Getty Images It feels unfair that a stock market crash is likely to hit FTSE 250 shares harder than their FTSE 100 counterparts just because they’re smaller. But lower trading volumes usually make for bigger moves – up or down. When I asked ChatGPT which UK shares might be most at risk if share prices fall suddenly, it identified Hollywood Bowl (LSE:BOWL) as a candidate. I get the reasoning, but I’m not convinced. Danger signals There are definitely risks with the business that could put the stock in danger in a crash. One is it’s heavily exposed to…
Image source: Getty Images With markets in flux, I’m considering rebalancing some of the UK shares in my portfolio. Market uncertainty has me feeling the need to err on the side of caution and shift into more defensive stocks. The Bank of England recently cautioned that if confidence in artificial intelligence or the US Federal Reserve weakens, a “sharp correction” could follow. Similarly, the International Monetary Fund worries that markets could be overvalued relative to fundamentals, making them vulnerable to steep drops if sentiment sours. So I plan to reallocate around £1,000 of funds – and these are the UK…
Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 has enjoyed a barnstorming year. One side effect of so many record highs being broken is that dividend yields have fallen. That’s because higher share prices push down the percentage return of dividends. The average yield across the index is now 3.17%. This is below historical levels, which may make Footsie stocks a little less attractive to those interested in world-beating dividend stocks. For this reason, big dividend hunters may want to zero in on the higher end of the index. The biggest FTSE 100 yields often pay double the index average and…
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Image source: Getty Images The BP (LSE: BP) share price has found the going tough lately. Shares in this FTSE 100 oil giant are up just 2% in the past 12 months and down almost 25% over two years. For such a big-name UK blue chip, that’s disappointing. So why would any investor consider buying BP today when many companies in the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 are going great guns? Because, as everyone knows, past performance isn’t a guide to the future. Stock returns can be cyclical, as recent strong winners become expensive and run out of steam, while…
The International Consolidated Airlines Group (LSE:IAG) share price is up 275% over three years. I’m delighted to say I benefitted from most of that rally in IAG as it’s known. However, I’ve since parted with my IAG shares. And while I do wish I held them a little longer, I believe I’ve isolated a better investment opportunity in the travel sector. That’s not to say there isn’t a lot to like about IAG. The company now has some of the best margins in the sector, and investors are willing to pay a premium for that. But I’m looking at Jet2…