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Zurich’s £8bn takeover of Beazley lifts the beazley share price and sharpens scrutiny of London’s stock market as another FTSE 100 insurer faces a potential exit amid global consolidation.

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Zurich agrees £8bn Beazley takeover, lifting beazley share price and fuelling City market concerns

Several solicitors’ offices linked to PM Law Group have closed across Cumbria without notice, prompting scrutiny from the legal regulator and leaving clients uncertain about ongoing cases, files and client funds.

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PM Law Group-linked solicitor offices close across Cumbria, triggering regulatory scrutiny and client concern

Bitcoin has fallen below $76,000 after a 40% slide from its November record. This article includes a detailed table tracking prices, drawdowns, ETF flows, liquidations and key technical levels from Nov 2025 to 3 Feb 2026.

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Bitcoin drops 40% from record high: detailed price table from November 2025 to February 2026

Gold and silver prices today UK fell on 2 February 2026 as a post-rally correction intensified. Sterling prices reflected dollar strength, margin-driven selling and shifting expectations on inflation, interest rates and risk.

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Gold and silver prices today UK: market signals on 2 February 2026

Betfred founders Fred and Peter Done top the UK biggest taxpayers list with £400.1m, as Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua feature in the Sunday Times Tax List of top UK taxpayers in 2026.

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Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua join UK’s biggest taxpayers as Betfred founders top list

HMRC introduces a new 2026 penalty points system; fines start at £200 for repeated late tax submissions, affecting sole traders and landlords.

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Will HMRC’s 2026 penalty points system make UK taxpayers pay £200 for late returns

Bitcoin’s early-2026 sell-off reflects tightening liquidity, a stronger dollar and rising macro risk. What the downturn means for UK investors, long-term holders and short-term traders.

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Why is Bitcoin falling in 2026 as tightening liquidity forces a repricing of crypto risk

Looking for gold and silver prices today UK? Check current GBP rates, understand why prices change, and get practical tips for UK buyers and sellers.

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What the Gold and Silver Prices Today UK Mean for Investors and Consumers

Gold, silver, and platinum drop sharply as Kevin Warsh is nominated Fed chair; record volatility affects global markets and mining stocks.

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Silver Price Today Surges and Falls: Latest Updates on Gold, Platinum, and Market Trends

Nationwide has launched a free benefits calculator that could help UK households unlock up to £560 a month in unclaimed support. The service works online and by phone to tackle digital exclusion.

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Could Nationwide’s new benefits service give Britons up to £560 a month in extra support

Santander will close 44 bank branches across the UK in 2026 and early 2027, putting 291 jobs at risk. Customers are advised to use Banking Hubs, Post Offices and digital services as branches shut.

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What is known about Santander’s UK branch closures in 2026–2027 and what it means for customers

Best money transfer apps in the UK in 2026: fees, speed and regulation compared for London residents sending money abroad.

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Best money transfer apps in the UK in 2026 comparison for London residents

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