Member Login

Latest UK Stock Market News

Find the most recent news from the UK stock market, including market analysis and commentary from The Motley Fool investing experts.

Latest News Articles

Investing Articles

Which of these 2 FTSE 100 retail shares should I buy for 2022?

| Andrew Woods

Andrew Woods discusses which of these two FTSE 100 supermarket stocks could be a good addition to his portfolio this…

Read more »

Solar panels fields on the green hills
Investing Articles

This ETF fell 36% last year. Has the renewable energy stock run out of power?

| Niki Jerath

It should have been a great year for clean energy, but it wasn’t. I’m looking at how this renewable energy…

Read more »

Man putting a coin into a pink piggy bank
Personal Finance

Savings rates are rising! You can earn 0.72% on easy access savings (if you’re quick)!

| Karl Talbot

Family Building Society has launched a table-topping easy access savings account. Here's why savers must act fast to get it.

Read more »

Young Woman Drives Car With Dog in Back Seat
Personal Finance

5 financial reasons Brits are reluctant to change to electric vehicles (EVs)

| Victor Garrett

The sale of petrol and diesel cars will be banned from 2030. Yet, some Brits are still reluctant to change…

Read more »

Buffett at the BRK AGM
Investing Articles

Here are 3 Warren Buffett tips I found after studying his portfolio

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Warren Buffett has an admirable investing record. After studying his portfolio, there are three stocks that stand out. Here’s what…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Why this FTSE 250 stock rose 120% in 2021

| Harshil Patel

Harshil Patel explains how this FTSE 250 stock rose by an astonishing 120% in 2021, making it the third-best-performing stock…

Read more »

Investing Articles

8% dividend yield! A cheap FTSE 100 share I’d buy

| Royston Wild

I'm searching for the best FTSE 100 dividend shares to buy for my portfolio. I think this cheap UK stock…

Read more »

Close-up of British bank notes
Investing Articles

How I’d start building passive income with only £50 a week

| Dan Appleby, CFA

Passive income is a primary investing goal of mine. Here's how I'd plan my investment strategy to achieve this with…

Read more »

Image of person checking their shares portfolio on mobile phone and computer
Investing Articles

3 cheap UK and US shares to buy!

| Royston Wild

I've been scouring UK and US share markets to find the best stocks to buy right now. Here are three…

Read more »

'For Sale' sign outside of a terraced house in the UK
Personal Finance

Revealed! The coastal areas that have seen the biggest house price increases in 2021

| Atanas Nikolaev

A brief summary of the top ten coastal areas in the UK that have seen the biggest increase in average…

Read more »

question marks written reminders tickets
Personal Finance

Big Energy Saving Week: how to check and query huge energy bills

| Helen Dewdney

Today marks the start of Big Energy Saving week. Here's how to complain to your supplier if you find something…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Is this growth stock one to buy or avoid?

| Jabran Khan

Jabran Khan details a FTSE growth stock and carefully examines the pros and cons of adding shares to his holdings…

Read more »

Investing Articles

How passive income generates free money for life (with a secret sauce!)

| Cliff D'Arcy

Passive income is unearned income that rolls in without work or effort. Here's how I invest to generate extra income…

Read more »

Investing Articles

What’s in store for the Rolls-Royce share price in 2022?

| Manika Premsingh

The Rolls-Royce share price looks incredibly attractive to Manika Premsingh right now, but will it continue to look good through…

Read more »

Investing Articles

After an exceptional 2021, what’s in store for this FTSE stock in 2022?

| Jabran Khan

This Fool delves deeper into a FTSE stock that saw its share price increase by over 100%. What might be…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Am I too late to act on the soaring BATS share price?

| Christopher Ruane

The BATS share price has surged more than 20% in under two months. Our writer considers whether he should add…

Read more »

Close-up of British bank notes
Investing Articles

1 UK stock I’d buy in 2022 to try to double my money

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

With UK stocks on the rise in 2022, Zaven Boyrazian shares his top pick from his own portfolio that could…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Up 43% in a week, should I now be buying Canadian Overseas Petroleum stock?

| Andrew Woods

Following some exciting developments, the Canadian Overseas Petroleum share price is up massively – is this stock now a glaring…

Read more »

Investing Articles

2 surprisingly cheap UK shares to buy today

| Suraj Radhakrishnan

Here are two UK shares to buy right now that I think look undervalued right now but show tremendous growth…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Dr Martens stock was down nearly 13% last week – is it time to buy or sell?

| Andrew Woods

Dr Martens stock, the iconic bootmaker, registered a noteworthy drop in its share price last week and I want to…

Read more »

Smiling young man sitting in cafe and checking messages, with his laptop in front of him.
Investing Articles

The Darktrace share price is still overvalued. Here are 2 UK tech stocks I’d buy instead

| James Reynolds

The Darktrace share price has fallen 55% since its peak in September 2021, and while its outlook is improving, James…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Stock market crash: 4 early warning signs from 2022

| Cliff D'Arcy

After outstanding returns in 2020-21, will there be a stock market crash in 2022? I can't say for sure, but…

Read more »

New Ways of Investing - Hands Only Using Smart Phone
Personal Finance

Will the FTSE 100 reach an all-time high this year?

| Karl Talbot

The FTSE 100 has made a strong start to 2022. So will the UK's largest share index reach a new…

Read more »

Fans of Warren Buffett taking his photo
Investing Articles

Warren Buffett’s investing tips I’m using to beat inflation in 2022

| James Reynolds

Warren Buffett is one of the most successful investors of all time. James Reynolds believes that he can use Buffett's…

Read more »

Businessman touching on number 2022 for preparation
Investing Articles

5% dividend yield! 1 UK share I’d buy in my ISA for 2022

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Shares of this UK business collapsed in 2020 but are they about to make a comeback? Zaven Boyrazian investigates the…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Can the Lloyds share price double in 2022?

| Alan Oscroft

The Lloyds Banking Group (LON: LLOY) share price has had a strong 12 months. Will it put in a similar…

Read more »

Stack of one pound coins falling over
Investing Articles

Why this FTSE 100 stock fell 18% in 2021

| Zaven Boyrazian, MSc

Shares of Melrose Industries took a double-digit tumble in 2021, but what was behind the fall? And can what's next…

Read more »

Smiling young man sitting in cafe and checking messages, with his laptop in front of him.
Personal Finance

What is small business rates relief?

| Ruby Layram

Has your small business suffered as a result of Covid-19? The new small business rates relief scheme could save you…

Read more »

Personal Finance

5 top tips for making the most of your Stocks and Shares ISA allowance

| Jo Groves (ACA)

Are you looking for ways to use your ISA allowance for this tax year? Take a look at my top…

Read more »

Investing Articles

One almost 6%-yielding UK dividend stock I’d buy now

| Kevin Godbold

This FTSE 250 dividend-paying company's stock price has been under pressure but, for me, it's now in the value zone…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Could these two FTSE 250 shares go up again in 2022?

| Andy Ross

FTSE 250 shares generally did quite well in 2021 as the stock market recovered from 2020 and these two shares…

Read more »

Investing Articles

These are 3 of my top passive income ideas

| Andy Ross

Passive income ideas can be hard to find, but these shares have been screened for their income potential and look…

Read more »

Woman looking sideways at credit card
Personal Finance

Ever had a Barclaycard? You could be in line for a cash refund

| Karl Talbot

Some Barclaycard customers may be in line for a refund after the provider admitted it incorrectly overcharged some cardholders. Here…

Read more »

Investing Articles

The Royal Mail share price falls 5%! Is now a great time to buy?

| Stephen Bhasera

Stephen Bhasera breaks down why the Royal Mail share price dipped last week and whether this stock is a good…

Read more »

Anxious young man biting his nails fingers
Personal Finance

Watch out! Financial squeeze could derail UK economy

| Ruby Layram

The UK economy has been steadily recovering since the pandemic. However, could the current financial squeeze derail the progress that…

Read more »

Trader on video call from his home office
Investing Articles

GlaxoSmithKline share price up, Unilever down: here’s why I’d buy both

| Alan Oscroft

The GlaxoSmithKline (LON: GSK) share price rose Monday, as Unilever (LON: ULVR) shares fell. Here's why I see reasons to…

Read more »

Investing Articles

Is IAG’s share price cheap? Here’s what I think

| Stephen Wright

IAG shares are down 66% from their 2018 highs, but travel restrictions have hit the company hard. Is the IAG…

Read more »

British Pennies on a Pound Note
Investing Articles

FTSE 100 dividend stocks to buy for 2030

| Rupert Hargreaves

These FTSE 100 dividend stocks have fantastic potential over the next decade, considering their growth prospects, says this Fool.

Read more »

Retirement saving and pension planning
Personal Finance

Is consolidating old pension pots worth it in 2022?

| Atanas Nikolaev

This article explores whether pension consolidation is a viable option, and looks at some of the advantages and disadvantages of…

Read more »

Blue NIO sports car in Oslo showroom
Investing Articles

NIO stock rose last week: should I buy now?

| Dylan Hood

Last week, NIO stock rose 6.7%, climbing above the $30 mark. Dylan Hood takes a look to see whether he…

Read more »