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London's Gold Rush In Case You Missed It

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London's Gold Rush is a BBC News explainer and documentary series released on April 30, 2026, investigating the direct link between record-high global gold prices and a dramatic surge in brazen "smash-and-grab" jewelry heists across London. The Price Surge: Gold hit record highs in late January 2026, spiking above $5,000 per ounce (an 80% year-on-year increase). This was fueled by geopolitical chaos, including a Middle Eastern war and trade instability.

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