Save the UK Stock Market and Scrap Stamp Duty Tax on Shares

Welcome to Money Distilled. I’m John Stepek. Every week day I look at the biggest stories in markets and economics, and explain what it all means for your money.

Save the date! If you’re a fan of Merryn Talks Money, I have some exciting news — we’ll be recording a live edition of the podcast on June 4, here at Bloomberg HQ in central London. I’ll have full details and a sign-up link for tickets in the near future, but just wanted to let you know now so you can stick it in your diary.