4 h. ago Banks and defence stocks help lift FTSE 100 after Starmer ups security spending

The blue-chip index gained 9.69 points, or 0.11%, to close at 8,668.67.

Economics

8 h. ago UK defence spending to rise to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 with aid budget slashed to help fund move

Keir Starmer says now is the time to deepen European security, as he announces move in the CommonsThe rightwing historian Niall Ferguson is in the audience for Badenoch’s speech, according to James Heale from the Spectator.Niall Ferguson spotted at Kemi Badenoch’s big speech on foreign affairs hearing we might get some policy tooTractors’ horns interrupt Badenoch’s speech shortly after she begins speaking. Attendant spinner heard swearing furiously Continue reading...

Economics

9 h. ago Tusk says European leaders heading to London to discuss joint plans on defence – Europe live

Polish prime minister says EU leaders will meet on Sunday and calls for greater defence mobilisation across EuropeThe London summit is understood to be still in planning and would serve as a forum for European leaders to get debriefed on both Macron and Starmer’s conversations with Trump during their respective visits to the White House and to consider implications for European and Ukrainian security.It so happens that Starmer is due to speak in UK parliament in the next half hour, so we could get an official confirmation of what Tusk said.I hope that this greater [defence] mobilisation of Europe, of member states and Europe more broadly, will become a fact.[Before meeting at the next European Council,] we will be in London on Sunday, together with our British friends and a group of leaders, to talk about these joint plans on defence. Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Starmer to make surprise announcement on ‘defence and security’ in Commons, ahead of meeting with Trump – UK politics live

Starmer is to give a statement to MPs at 12.30pm the Commons authories have announcedThe rightwing historian Niall Ferguson is in the audience for Badenoch’s speech, according to James Heale from the Spectator.Niall Ferguson spotted at Kemi Badenoch’s big speech on foreign affairs hearing we might get some policy tooTractors’ horns interrupt Badenoch’s speech shortly after she begins speaking. Attendant spinner heard swearing furiously Continue reading...

Politics

9 h. ago Keir Starmer 'will pledge to boost defence spending' in statement to MPs TODAY amid mounting fears about 'mission impossible' trip to White House

Keir Starmer will make a statement on 'defence and security' amid mounting concerns that he is facing mission impossible at the White House.

Events

9 h. ago BREAKING: Watch live as Keir Starmer gives major update on defence and security

The Prime Minister is making a rare statement to the Commons about defence and security amid growing calls to ramp up spending due to the crisis in Ukraine and Donald Trump's interventions

Events

10 h. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London market gains as Trump pushes ahead with Russia

FTSE 100 LIVE: London market gains as Trump pushes ahead with Russia-Ukraine talks  Yahoo Finance UK

Politics

12 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 25 February: Unilever CEO in surprise exit, Bitcoin price fall continues

A change at the top of Hellmann’s and Knorr business Unilever today wrongfooted the City.

Economics

12 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 25 February: Unilever CEO leaves, Smith & Nephew results boost shares

A change at the top of Hellmann’s and Knorr business Unilever today wrongfooted the City.

Politics

28 h. ago FTSE 100 treads water while Germany’s Dax makes gains after election

The UK’s blue-chip index dipped 0.39 points to close at 8,658.98.

Politics

34 h. ago National Grid agrees sale of US onshore renewables operation for £1.37bn

The FTSE 100-listed energy infrastructure group, which runs much of Britain's electricity grid, is selling off parts of its portfolio to help fund investment plans

Economics

35 h. ago FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets and DAX higher as new German leader named

FTSE 100 LIVE: London markets and DAX higher as new German leader named  Yahoo Finance UK

Politics

35 h. ago Brian Leishman: Grangemouth funding commitment needs to be delivered 'at incredible pace' to save jobs

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged £200 million to secure the future of Grangemouth.

Society

36 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 24 February: Just Eat backs £3.4bn takeover, B&M profit downgrade as boss quits

Just Eat Takeaway.com is set to be bought by a Dutch technology investor in a deal worth around £3.4 billion.

Economics

36 h. ago UN ‘gravely concerned by rising violence’ in West Bank; Gaza ceasefire in doubt as first phase nears end – Middle East crisis live

Israeli tanks in West Bank for first time in more than two decades amid tensions over ceasefire agreement with HamasThe UN secretary general, Antonio Guterres, has been speaking at the UN human rights council in Geneva.“I am gravely concerned by the rising violence in the occupied West Bank by Israeli settlers and other violations, as well as calls for annexation,” Guterres said, as he urged for the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel to remain intact.The ministry of foreign affairs and expatriates warns of the Israeli occupation army’s deployment of heavy tanks around Jenin, viewing it as a prelude to expanding its crimes against the Palestinian people – particularly in the northern West Bank and its refugee camps. This escalation comes as Israeli ‘defence’ minister Israel Katz boasts that the Israeli occupation army will prevent displaced Palestinians from returning to their homes and has ordered an extended military presence in the area. Israeli occupation forces have al...

Events

56 h. ago West Bank residents cannot return to cleared camps, says Israeli defence minister

IDF troops will remain in territory’s north all year as military operation expands and PM delays release of Palestinian prisoners

Politics

4 d. ago London markets tread water despite bank stocks strengthening

The FTSE 100 ended the day 3.6 points lower, or 0.04%, at 8,659.37.

Economics

4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 21 February: Firms shed jobs at fastest rate since 2020, four banks fined £100m

Private sector firms are shedding staff at the fastest rate since the pandemic, new figures showed today.

Economics

4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 21 February: Firms cut jobs at fastest rate since 2020, banks fined £100m

Four leading City banks were today fined more than £100 million for unlawfully sharing market sensitive information about the pricing of UK bonds.

Economics

4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 21 February: Four banks handed £100m chat rooms fine, retail sales rebound

Four leading City banks were today fined more than £100 million for unlawfully sharing market sensitive information about the pricing of UK bonds.

Economics