The FTSE 100 index notched a record closing high, fueled by positive sentiment following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a trade agreement with the European Union, which could ease tariff pressures on UK markets.
Strong corporate earnings from major UK firms, including AstraZeneca and Barclays, further boosted investor confidence.
The deal, finalized after tough negotiations, is seen as a relief for UK exporters, though uncertainties remain about its specific impact on British trade.
This development is critical for UK investors and businesses, as it could mitigate the adverse effects of global trade tensions.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
Timber and materials distributor James Latham has reported a rise in revenue, citing strong demand for timber products.
2025-08-27 22:59:00
OSB Group PLC has increased its dividend and backed its guidance, but reported a 20% drop in first-half profit.
2025-08-27 19:01:00
Fishing tackle and equipment retailer Angling Direct has reported a stronger-than-expected first-half trading performance, boosted by a solid UK performance.
2025-08-26 19:28:00
The FTSE 100 index reached a new closing high, boosted by hopes of a resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and strong performance from retailers.
2025-08-23 11:52:00
Nanoco Group has stated that it expects to exceed market forecasts for revenue, a positive signal for the London-listed technology company.
2025-08-22 23:26:00
London stocks rose on hopes that a diplomatic solution to the Russia-Ukraine war is on the horizon, boosting investor confidence.
2025-08-22 20:10:00
Construction giant Balfour Beatty has reported a lift in profits and is optimistic about a boost from its UK construction projects.
2025-08-21 21:03:00
Construction and infrastructure giant Balfour Beatty has reported a lift in its profits, citing a strong performance from its UK-based construction and infrastructure projects.
2025-08-21 19:21:00
Travel giant Tui has reported a jump in profits, defying the challenges of extreme heatwaves and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
2025-08-21 12:50:00
Homebuilder Persimmon has sold more homes but has warned that high mortgage costs are still a 'barrier' to buyers.
2025-08-21 12:48:00
Dr Martens has reported a slide in profits but has stated that it remains on track for a return to growth in the coming year.
2025-08-21 08:55:00
The FTSE 100 briefly set a fresh intraday high on Friday and looked set for weekly gains, even as defence stocks lagged.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
UK's main stock index slips 0.42% post-record close, led by Standard Chartered loss and retail woes.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
Directors at London Stock Exchange Group purchased shares following results, a vote of confidence in strategy and data growth.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
London’s blue-chip index set a record close as defence and financial stocks advanced after UK growth surprised on the upside.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
UK equities advanced as softer US inflation buoyed risk assets, though domestically focused names underperformed.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
UK stocks hit new highs as investors shake off trade worries; inflation and unemployment rise.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
Online sports betting operator Flutter has raised its full-year profit guidance after a record quarter, driven by strong growth in the US market.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
Insurance company Royal London has reported a 15% increase in pre-tax profit for the first half of 2025, buoyed by higher business sales and a successful entry into the bulk purchase annuity (BPA) market.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
Inchcape reported a drop in revenue and profit, leading to a slide in shares amid a tough tariff environment.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
AstraZeneca raised its dividend after strong drug sales drove higher earnings in the first half of 2025.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
UK’s IG Group exceeded annual profit forecasts and announced a $170 million share buyback program.
2025-08-20 18:39:32
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms the £150 Warm Home Discount scheme will expand to include Universal Credit claimants from this winter.
2025-10-02 12:31:00
Lender Close Brothers has set aside an additional £33 million to compensate customers for overcharged car loans, marking a fresh blow amid the ongoing investigation into historical mis-selling in the UK car finance market.
2025-10-01 17:36:00
The state pension age is expected to rise again, leaving 1.5 million Britons in 'benefit limbo' who are too young to retire but have lost access to key benefits and tax credits.
2025-10-01 15:11:00
Chinese money launderer Zhimin Qian has been convicted in one of the UK’s largest-ever money laundering cases, bringing an end to a seven-year Met Police investigation into a global scheme to clean illicit cryptoassets by purchasing property.
2025-10-01 14:10:00
A new report has urged the government to accelerate the rise of the state pension age to 68, arguing that the welfare bill is becoming unsustainable and that past governments have 'treated the issue like a hot potato.'
2025-10-01 10:36:00
Asian shares traded in a narrow range as traders prepared for a potential US government shutdown, while Wall Street finished higher, boosted by technology stocks and US interest rate cut expectations.
2025-09-30 19:40:00
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2025-09-30 17:58:00
The Jersey Communication Foundation has distributed grants exceeding £23,000 to six local projects, aiming to create a 'level playing field' and tackle social mobility issues in the Teesside community.
2025-09-29 16:55:00