LSE:MKS 27 April 2026

M&S chief hits out at UK food price-cap plan as ministers retreat
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M&S chief hits out at UK food price-cap plan as ministers retreat

UK ministers rejected mandatory supermarket price caps after backlash from retailers, including M&S CEO Stuart Machin, who called the idea “completely preposterous.” The government said talks on voluntary price freezes for staples would continue. Headline inflation slowed to 2.8% in April, but food and grocery prices remain under pressure from supply disruptions and higher costs.
May 20, 2026
FTSE 100 Falls Again as Oil Shock Puts UK Stock Market on Edge Today
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FTSE 100 Falls Again as Oil Shock Puts UK Stock Market on Edge Today

The FTSE 100 fell 0.6% to 10,321.09, marking its sixth straight loss, as energy and consumer stocks dropped. Shell slid 1.7% after announcing a $16.4 billion deal to buy Canada’s ARC Resources. Sainsbury lost 3.3% following a Goldman Sachs downgrade, while Marks & Spencer dropped 4.7%. Brent crude rose 3% to $108.46 a barrel as U.S.-Iran talks stalled.
April 27, 2026

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  • LSE Student Union Ends Case Against Israel Society Over Pro-IDF Merchandise
    May 26, 2026, 11:33 AM EDT. London School of Economics (LSE) Student Union has dropped its case against the Israel Society concerning pro-Israel Defence Forces (IDF) merchandise. Student leaders acted after receiving legal advice confirming that support for the IDF falls under free speech protections. The decision highlights ongoing tensions on university campuses around political expression and student activism. The case underscores legal nuances in balancing free speech with community standards in academic settings.