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IN BRIEF: Serica Energy CEO buys shares after asset deal with Centrica

Serica Energy PLC - London-based oil and gas producer in UK North Sea - Chief Executive Officer Christopher Cox buys 64,007 shares at average £1.70,...

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 09:56

UK to rejoin EU’s Erasmus student exchange scheme in 2027

The UK will rejoin the EU’s Erasmus student exchange scheme, the government has confirmed.

EU relations minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said the breakthrough ‘is a huge win...

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 09:36

Diageo sells stake in EABL to Asahi as part of $2.3 billion deal

Diageo PLC on Wednesday said it has agreed to sell Diageo Kenya Ltd to Japan’s Asahi Group Holdings Ltd for $2.3 billion.

The London-based owner...

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 09:32

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Berenberg ups miners; UBS ups Phoenix, cuts M&G

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

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FTSE 100

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UBS cuts Admiral to ’neutral’ - price target 3,300 pence

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Keefe Bruyette & Woods...

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 09:19

Bunzl backs 2025 outlook but shares fall on narrowed margin in 2026

Bunzl PLC on Wednesday backed guidance for 2025, despite challenging markets, but cautioned operating margin is expected to be slightly down in the coming year....

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 09:15

UK government gives planning approval for Universal Studios theme park

The UK government has granted planning permission for the construction of the first Universal Studios theme park in Europe.

Steve Reed, secretary of state for Housing,...

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 09:14

Early market roundup: FTSE 100 outperforms peers as UK inflation cools

London’s blue chip index easily outperformed its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Wednesday as UK consumer price index inflation slowed more than expected in...

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 09:09

No 10 insists talks with US on tech deal ongoing amid reports of pause

Downing Street has insisted the UK is still in ‘active conversations’ with the US on a technology prosperity deal after a report that the US...

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 08:55

UK inflation eases in November ahead of BoE call on Thursday

UK inflation eased in November, with both headline and core measures slowing as food, alcohol and tobacco prices fell, according to figures published on Wednesday...

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 07:28

IN BRIEF: KPN set to vacate Schroder European Real Estate property

Schroder European Real Estate Investment Trust PLC - London and Johannesburg-listed property investor - Dutch telecommunications company Koninklijke KPN NV formally terminates its lease at...

Wed, 17/12/2025 - 06:40

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