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London close: Defence shares rise as equities finish higher

By Josh White

Date: Tuesday 21 Jul 2026

(Sharecast News) - London stocks closed higher on Tuesday, with defence shares pacing the gains after Andy Burnham appointed former defence secretary John Healy as chancellor, surprising markets after reports had suggested Shabana Mahmood or Ed Miliband were more likely contenders.
The FTSE 100 rose 0.58% to 10,585.91, while the FTSE...

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