FTSE 100 was flat as weak US data hit sentiment, while UK retail sales rose. Banks gained, and Poolbeg Pharma plunged. UK retail sales posted a 1.7% month-on-month rise in January, beating ...

UK wage growth remained strong, BoE warned of weak growth, IHG and BT slumped, while defence stocks gained on spending expectations. The FTSE 100 closed slightly lower on Tuesday, down just 1.28 ...

Defence stocks surged on European spending plans, Trump engaged Putin in Ukraine talks, and Lloyds faced uncertainty over car finance litigation. The FTSE 100 closed up 0.4% at 8,768.01, while the ...

Barclays (LSE: BARC) has announced a 24% rise in profits for the third quarter, driven by strong trading revenues. The bank reported a pre-tax profit of £2 billion, up from £1.6 billion in the same ...

The FTSE 100 closed down 0.6% at 8,662.97, pressured by a weak Wall Street open and declines in major firms adjusting for dividend payouts. AstraZeneca and BP were among those slipping as their shares ...

A dividend of 6.0p per share, the first since before the pandemic, was declared—exceeding analyst expectations. Rolls-Royce also upgraded its 2025 outlook, projecting £2.7 billion to £2.9 billion in ...

Gold rises to $2,912 as investors seek safety amid tariffs and uncertainty. Futures up 0.7%, with Fed policy in focus. Gold (XAU/USD) climbed on Tuesday as European markets opened, trading around ...

Gold (XAU/USD) surged to an all-time high on Thursday, reaching $2,953.96 per ounce by 10:25 GMT, as traders reacted to fresh tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Safe-haven demand spiked ...

Trump’s tariff threats hit European auto stocks, UK inflation rose unexpectedly, Glencore slumped on weak results, while BAE Systems and Antofagasta gained. The FTSE 100 closed down 0.6% at 8,712.53, ...

Gold hits a record high as Trump announced new tariffs, while markets awaited Fed minutes and key economic data for further direction. Gold surged to a new high in European trade on Wednesday, driven ...

Thames Water secures a £3bn loan to avoid collapse, but high costs and rising customer bills raise concerns over financial mismanagement. Thames Water, drowning in £16bn of debt, has managed to stay ...

London’s stock market faces setbacks as Unilever and Prudential look elsewhere, JD Sports struggles, gold prices surge, and Tesla battles BYD. London’s financial sector takes another hit as Unilever ...