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FTSE 100 hits a new record: this is why investors are turning to the UK

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Today on the show - Tom Stevenson is here to talk about a new record level for the FTSE 100. Why is Britain’s stock market enjoying a golden summer while rival markets stumble? And can it continue? Tom’s recent article analysing the UK market can be read here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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