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UK homebuilder shares jump after government reveals new first-time buyer loan scheme

UK homebuilder shares jump after government reveals new first-time buyer loan scheme

London stocks edged up on Monday as homebuilders surged following a government announcement of an equity loan scheme for first-time buyers in the upcoming budget. Barratt Redrow led the blue-chip index with a 12.9 percent jump, while mining stocks fell as copper and gold prices dropped against a stronger dollar. Oil prices also rebounded by more than 3 percent after the United States rejected an Iran peace plan.

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