FTSE 100 shrugs off political drama as oil price dips

May 14, 2026 · The Independent

Spire Healthcare in talks over £1 billion takeover approach
The firm runs 38 private hospitals and more than 60 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland.
Gunshots fired in Philippines Senate as ex-police chief wanted over murder charges
Brighton beach bodies ‘identified’ as police explore ‘number of hypotheses’
Brighton beach bodies ‘identified’ as police explore ‘number of hypotheses’
China warns Trump ‘stay out of our back yard’ - and he’ll be fine with that humiliation
Trump will shrug off humiliation over Taiwan warnings and ignore China’s expansion elsewhere - and that’s dangerous, Wor
The Shark blastboss is a 190mph leaf blower you can use indoors
The ‘indoor-outdoor air blasting system’ is designed to tackle patios and keyboard crumbs