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Corbyn calls for fresh approach as 'war on terror not working'
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said in a speech on Friday that the UK’s participation in wars overseas has contributed to the growing terror threat in the West.
London close: Sterling slump after surprise election poll result shoves FTSE higher
Stocks in London got an unexpected shove higher on Friday as a new election poll revealed a narrowing Tory lead over Labour, causing sterling to sour and helping the FTSE advance.
FX round-up: Sterling takes big slides lower on UK election uncertainty
Sterling took big slides lower on most major crosses Friday as political uncertainty surrounding the upcoming UK general election sparked a wave of selling.
Solar energy supplying one-quarter of UK electricity demand as sun shines
Rare good weather in Britain on Friday led to solar panels supplying one-quarter of the UK demand for electricity for the first time, according to the National Grid.
Commodities: Crude rises, but may well face choppy trading ahead
At face value crude oil futures appeared to be doing well on Friday afternoon, but the modest rises in both WTI and Brent are off the back of yesterday's Opec-driven plunge and may well foreshadow choppy sessions ahead.
Jared Kushner reportedly the new focus of Russia investigation
Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner's conversations with Russian officials during last year’s presidential election campaign have allegedly become the focus of the FBI probe into alleged Russia links.
Conservative lead slashed to five points in latest poll
Theresa May's Conservative party has seen its lead over Labour cut to five points, according to the latest poll carried out by YouGov for The Times.