The FTSE 100 finished slightly up on Wednesday, following by Asian stocks markets rising overnight. Wednesday saw mining giant Glencore in the spotlight, reporting its latest results and pledging to remain on the London Stock Market instead of an intended move, along with the likes of Coca-Cola Hellenic, 3i Group and Legal & General.
Outside the markets, Aldi was displaced as the UK’s cheapest supermarket after price analysis by consumer group Which?, while Rachel Reeves has been advised to raise taxes significantly by one think tank.
