Key moments
Fund managers dump UK shares at fastest rate in 20 years
Over 110,000 hospitality jobs lost following tax rises in budget
JLR expects to restart UK manufacturing on September 24
State pension set for 4.7% rise in 2026 under triple lock
Anxiety over tax rises, borrowing costs and a stagnant economy are fuelling bearish sentiment toward UK equities according to Bank of America analysis
Key moments
Fund managers dump UK shares at fastest rate in 20 years
Over 110,000 hospitality jobs lost following tax rises in budget
JLR expects to restart UK manufacturing on September 24
State pension set for 4.7% rise in 2026 under triple lock

Investors sell British shares alongside utilities and energy companies

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