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UK IPOs off to best start for 15 years ahead of listings review shake-up

UK IPOs booming ahead of release of Lord Hill's review of the sector

Bootmaker Dr Marten’s raised nearly £1.5bn in its IPO this year
Bootmaker Dr Marten’s raised nearly £1.5bn in its IPO this year Photo: Simon Dawson/Getty Images

The London Stock Exchange has had its strongest start to a year since 2006 ahead of the publication of a report aimed at strengthening the UK’s listing regime.

Data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) shows that there were 11 initial public offerings raising £3.24bn in the year to 24 February.

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