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 Here are some of the top headlines in the UK today: Do today’s GDP figures really show improvement in the UK economy?  - Today’s release of figures on the UK economy figures feels like a big deal, with people proclaiming the end of recession 1 . How to watch London Marathon 2024: TV channel and live stream for today’s race  - Today’s race is being shown live and free-to-air in the UK from 8:30am BST on BBC One, switching over to BBC Two for a final hour of coverage at 2pm 2 . 2 dividend shares I wouldn’t touch with a bargepole in today’s stock market  - The stock market is full of fantastic dividend shares that can deliver rising passive income over time.  But I don’t think these two will 3 . Please note that these headlines are current as of the time of this conversation and may change as the day progresses. For the most up-to-date news, please check the respective news sources. Sure, here’s some more information about the recent UK economy figures: The UK eco...

Headlines Today UK

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Here are some of today’s headlines from the UK: “UK Economy Shows Signs of Improvement”: The recent release of figures on the UK economy suggests a positive trend, with people speculating that the recession might be ending . Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has expressed optimism about the 0.1% rise in GDP, although some experts remain cautious, considering the economy’s fragility . “FTSE 100 Nears Record High”: The FTSE 100 index closed up, reaching 7995.58 points, just shy of its previous intraday record set in February 2023 3 . Investors are closely monitoring market movements as the UK economy navigates recovery. “Ex-Post Office Boss Faces Fresh Criticism”: The former Post Office boss, who accused subpostmasters of financial misconduct, is under renewed scrutiny . Questions persist about the handling of these cases. “Royal Navy Seizes Illegal Drugs Worth £33 Million”: In two separate busts within 24 hours, the Royal Navy intercepted illegal drugs from the Middle East, preventing their distr...