UK News
UK and other European markets opened a little higher but energy prices remain volatile.
Wages are forecast to go up over the next five years but you could pay more tax because of frozen thresholds.
There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement, yet to take effect.
Among the data and projections are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.
The US President said he was taking steps to keep energy supplies flowing as oil and gas prices continued to surge.
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| Indices | ||
| Value | Move | % |
| FTSE 100 | 10,466.10 | -18.01  | -0.17 |
| FTSE All Share | 5,608.44 | -10.84 | -0.19 |
| Currencies | ||
| Value | Move | % |
| Euro | ||
| 1.14 | -0.07 | 0.00 |
| United States Dollar | ||
| 1.34 | -0.04 | 0.00 |
Data is compiled by Adviser Portals Ltd every 60 minutes. Information is not realtime. Last updated: 04/03/2026 at 09:00 AM