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FTSE 100 falls on growing fears of prolonged war in Middle East

Stocks were under pressure and oil climbed as Iran’s new supreme leader ordered the vital Strait of Hormuz shipping lane to remain closed.

Evening Standard

Late spurt of IPOs drives strongest year for London stock market since 2021

There were 11 new listings on the London Stock Exchange in 2025, analysis from PwC shows.

Evening Standard

London Stock market bounces back after late flurry of IPO listings

Experts predict this positive global market momentum will persist through to 2026

The Independent UK

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Shawbrook fires gun on London IPO with £1.92 billion valuation

The group said so-called conditional dealings launched on October 30 would see shares priced at 370p each – in the middle of its expected range.

The Independent UK

Shawbrook set to list next month in year’s biggest London IPO

The small business lender expects to kick off its initial public offering in early November in a move that could reportedly value it at £2 billion.

Evening Standard

As London stock market listings show signs of life, Reeves must add momentum

With tentative signs of a revival in IPOs, the chancellor should use the moment to cut the 0.5% charge on share purchases

The Guardian - UK

Lender Shawbrook plans London stock market listing

Previous reports have indicated the company could be valued at up to £2 billion.

Evening Standard

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London's IPO recovery gathers pace as digital bank Shawbrook reveals listing plans

Announcement is latest of flurry of flotation plans that has breathed life into the City’s new issues market

Evening Standard

FTSE 100 Live 06 October: Mondi and Aston Martin gloom, French stocks retreat

London’s new listings mini-boom gathered pace today when digital bank Shawbrook said it is planning an IPO.

Evening Standard

Metro Bank sobers up and attracts a suitor

A lift in share price shows the market expects a deal, but Metro v 2.0 doesn’t need to jump at a takeover at any price

The Guardian - UK

Metro Bank shares surge on talk of private equity takeover

Potential uncertainty for customers and staff as Shawbrook owner Pollen Street Capital sounds out bank’s bosses

The Guardian - UK

SME bosses are increasingly confident about the future of the UK

But there are concerns about the impact of Labour’s new proposals on worker rights

Evening Standard

UK savers urged to act quickly for best returns as rates drop

NS&I, Shawbrook and Tandem among providers to make reductions amid flurry of such moves

The Guardian - UK

London landlords eye shift into commercial property from volatile residential market

A lower turnover of tenants and longer leases for shops and offices is drawing interest from investors

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

Metro Bank agrees rescue deal with investors

Lender secures £325m capital from new and existing shareholders and £600m of debt refinancing

Birmingham Post

North East deals of the week: key acquisitions, contracts and investments

Companies featuring in this week's round-up include Esh Construction, LightOx, Tailored Thinking, FAB Bakery, Develop North Plc, Three Tuns Development and McDaniels Law

Birmingham Post

Two North East property firms seal multimillion-pound finance deals with Shawbrook

Develop North PLC and Three Tuns Development Ltd have secured finance worth a combined £24.5m from Shawbrook

Birmingham Post

Scunthorpe construction materials firm PremSeal bought out by new investment house

Almost 30 years of roofing, cladding, glazing and coldstore expertise acquired by Red Coast Industries

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Daily Mirror

Thousands in line for £500million compensation payout over mis-sold holiday scheme

At the moment, the banks are set to pay £100million to those impacted however compensation payout could be as high as £500million

Birmingham Post

Lloyds Bank and Legal & General take stakes in Bristol open banking firm

Moneyhub has provided digital payment solutions for big finance, retail and telecoms brands

Birmingham Post

£4m funding boost for East Yorkshire alternative lender to aid SMEs

Funding line extended by 66 per cent after strong performance from One Stop Business Finance

Birmingham Post

Management buyout at Merseyside logistics firm H&M Distribution Group as it aims for international growth

Shawbrook provides funding package to Newton-le-Willows firm

Wales Online

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All entrants need to do is complete a short online survey and share their half-started and half-hearted DIY projects in their homes

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