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UK consumer sentiment on future falls to two-year low in December

UK consumer sentiment on future finances deteriorated to a two-year low in December, data published by S&P Global showed Monday.

The S&P Global UK consumer sentiment...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 09:55

LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies cuts Tesco, AB Foods and Next

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Monday morning and on Friday:

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Jefferies cuts Tesco to ’hold’- price target 450 pence

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Jefferies cuts AB Foods to...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 09:46

DBAY to oppose TT Electronics takeover by Cicor after ruling out bid

DBAY Advisors Ltd on Monday said it plans to vote against a planned £287 million takeover of TT Electronics PLC but ruled out making a...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 09:34

Early market roundup: Stocks higher; UK housebuilders fall slightly

Stock prices opened higher at the start of the week which is filled with interest rate decisions by central banks; however London-listed housebuilders fell after...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 09:18

First-time UK buyers could find it easier to access mortgages

First-time buyers, self-employed people and older borrowers could find it easier to access mortgage finance under plans from the City regulator to modernise rules to...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 09:16

Crypto firms to be regulated like other assets under new UK rules

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin will be regulated in a similar way to other finance products under new UK laws coming into force in 2027.

The Treasury...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 09:08

HSBC’s move to take Hang Seng Bank private backed by board committee

HSBC Holdings PLC on Monday received support for its planned buy out of minority investors in Hong Kong lender Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

HSBC, the London-based...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 08:59

Hikma Pharmaceuticals CEO replaced by former CEO after guidance cut

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC said Riad Mishlawi is stepping down as chief executive officer on Monday ‘by mutual agreement’, with the company’s executive chair and former...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 08:57

IN BRIEF: Jardine Matheson new CEO buys $2 million in shares

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships - Chief Executive Officer Lincoln Pan buys...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 08:49

UK manufacturers have had a volatile year but positive signs lie ahead

Manufacturers in the UK have had a volatile year but there are positive signs ahead, according to a new report published Monday.

Research among 263 companies...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 08:34

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