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UK regulator clears Assura acquisition by Primary Health Properties

The UK Competition & Markets Authority on Wednesday cleared the acquisition of Assura PLC by Primary Health Properties PLC.

The competition and consumer protection regulator said...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 09:58


UK mortgage borrowing hits six-month high in September, BoE says

Mortgage borrowing in the UK rose to its highest level in six months in September, Bank of England data showed on Wednesday, as lower interest...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 09:51


Aston Martin cuts investment plans as pretax loss widens, sales drop

Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC said Wednesday it has tightened its investment plans in an effort to cut costs as the company’s pretax loss...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 09:47


Bank of Ireland performance ‘reinforces’ positive outlook for 2026

Bank of Ireland Group PLC on Wednesday nudged its net interest income outlook higher for 2025 as it highlighted positive momentum across the business.

The...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 09:44


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg says ’buy’ Mears and ’hold’ Capita

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday:

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FTSE 100

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Citigroup raises HSBC price target to 1,240 (1,160) pence - ’buy’

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Barclays raises HSBC...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 09:41


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 at new high, boosted by Glencore

London’s blue chip index reached a new record intra-day high on Wednesday morning, beating its peers in Paris and Frankfurt, as Glencore, GSK and Next...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 09:08


Next shares rise as ups annual guidance and plans special dividend

Next PLC on Wednesday raised its guidance for the current financial year 2026 as it noted faster growth in overseas sales, while UK sales growth...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 08:58


IN BRIEF: WH Smith sets results date as US business review completes

WH Smith PLC - Swindon, England-based travel retail - Schedules its delayed annual results for December 16, saying the third-party review of its US business...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 08:53


GSK lifts sales and profit outlook as Specialty Medicines unit shines

GSK PLC on Wednesday raised guidance after a strong third quarter, which saw sales in all three divisions beat expectations.

‘Sales grew in all areas,...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 08:51


Glencore tightens 2025 guidance after strong third-quarter performance

Glencore PLC reported on Wednesday it had tightened its annual production guidance after delivering ‘strong’ performance for the first nine months of this year.

Copper...

Wed, 29/10/2025 - 07:58


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