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flag UK stocks rose as banks and industrials rebounded, but B&M fell 15-16% over accounting error.

flag UK stocks rose on Monday, October 20, 2025, with the FTSE 100 gaining 0.4% as banking and industrial shares rebounded following a sharp Friday sell-off, fueled by renewed US-China trade talks and gains in Asian markets. flag Bank stocks, including Barclays and Lloyds, advanced, while defence firms rose amid ongoing Ukraine conflict tensions. flag B&M European Value Retail plunged 15-16% after disclosing an accounting error and lowering its profit forecast, citing unrecorded freight costs. flag Meanwhile, Amazon reported recovery from a major AWS outage that disrupted global services, and several smaller firms reported progress in mining, biotech, and fintech sectors.

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