18 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 03 October: Index back at record amid IPO cheer, JD Wetherspoon falls on results

London’s IPO market got a double boost today as Princes Group confirmed plans for a listing and trading started in Beauty Tech Group.

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41 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 02 October: Tesco surges on profit upgrade, IPO boost for London

A Tesco profit upgrade today continued the strong week for London investors.

Economics

42 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 02 October: Tesco strong run continues, index fades after record start

A Tesco profit upgrade today continued the strong week for London investors.

Politics

44 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 02 October: Tesco lifts profit guidance, index record run continues

A Tesco profit upgrade and fresh gains by the FTSE 100 index today continued the strong week for London investors.

Politics

58 h. ago Review: American Airlines' New "78P" Business Class (Chicago

Review: American Airlines' New "78P" Business Class (Chicago - London)  Live and Let's Fly

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62 h. ago UK’s FTSE 100 share index hits record high; US jobs market weakens as companies cut workers – business live

FTSE 100 hits record high as global stocks celebrate best September since 2013UK business confidence falls to record low amid rising employment costsOver in the eurozone, the manufacturing sector has slipped back into contraction.Data firm S&P Global reports that factory operating conditions across the euro area deteriorated in September, due to a reduction in new order inflows and a sharper rate of job shedding. Continue reading...

Economics

65 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 01 October: Index surges to new record, AstraZeneca leads pharma rebound

The FTSE 100 index moved deeper into record territory, boosted by a strong session for pharmaceutical stocks including AstraZeneca.

Politics

66 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 01 October: Wall Street futures lower as shutdown begins, AstraZeneca shares rally

Wall Street futures today traded lower after US politicians last night failed to agree a funding deal to avert a shutdown of government operations.

Events

68 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 01 October: Wall Street futures lower as shutdown begins, Greggs shares rally

Wall Street futures today traded lower after US politicians last night failed to agree a funding deal to avert a shutdown of government operations.

Events

3 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 30 September: Royal Mail strikes PayPoint deal, ASOS shares drop

A sharp slowdown in the UK economy was today confirmed in updated figures for the second quarter.

Economics

3 d. ago Business news live: UK economy grew 0.3% in second quarter but production in damaging decline

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was zero growth in gross domestic product (GDP) month on month in July

Economics

3 d. ago Business news live: UK economy grew 0.3% in second quarter as slowdown confirmed

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said there was zero growth in gross domestic product (GDP) month on month in July

Economics

4 d. ago JLR to resume some manufacturing in coming days after hack: GSK shares rise 3% after surprise CEO change – business live

JLR says “controlled, phased restart” of its operations continues, as GSK appoints a new boss to succeed Dame Emma Walmsley.GSK’s Emma Walmsley to be replaced as chief executiveInside the Jaguar Land Rover hack: stalled smart factories, outsourced cybersecurity and supply chain woesEmma Walmsley’s departure as CEO of GSK at the end of the year will be the “end of an era”, says Derren Nathan, head of equity research at Hargreaves Lansdown.Nathan explains:“The first ever female CEO of a major pharmaceutical company, Dame Emma Walmsley, is set to hand over GSK’s reins on New Year’s Day 2026. One of her key achievements was the demerger of Haleon, the company behind consumer health brands such as Beechams. That not just strengthened GSK’s balance sheet but also sharpened the group’s focus on speciality medicines and vaccines. There’s an exciting pipeline ahead and, this year alone, GSK’s on track for five major regulatory approvals. Her reign also saw a line drawn in the sand in the Zan...

Economics

4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 29 September: Index nears record, GSK shares rise on CEO change

GSK chief executive Emma Walmsley is to step down after more than eight years running the pharmaceuticals giant.

Politics

4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 29 September: GSK shares rise on CEO change, index near record

GSK chief executive Emma Walmsley is to step down after more than eight years running the pharmaceuticals giant.

Politics

4 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 29 September: GSK names new chief executive, gold price landmark

GSK chief executive Emma Walmsley is to step down after more than eight years running the pharmaceuticals giant.

Politics

7 d. ago UK fuel retailers accused of ‘ripping off’ motorists at the pumps; markets shrug off latest Trump tariffs – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTrump says US will impose new tariffs on heavy trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinetsAndy Burnham alarms investors with call to end UK dependence on foreign lendersDonald Trump’s overnight threat to impose 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals from companies not based in the US has been met with fresh uncertainty across Europe.The Germans and the EU-wide trade body have expressed concern while Ireland and Brussels says it remains confident that the 15% tariff rate agreed in July will apply to European drugs exported to the US.“The EU and US already have a trade agreement in place; urgent discussions are needed on how to avoid any tariffs on medicines that harm patients in the EU and the US.”“I want to stress that the EU and US joint statement issued on August 21 made absolutely clear that any new tariffs announced by the US on pharmaceuticals would be capped at 15% for pharma products being exported by the EU.”“This remains the case an...

Economics

7 d. ago European markets largely shrug off Trump tariffs on pharmaceuticals, trucks and kitchen cabinets – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsTrump says US will impose new tariffs on heavy trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinetsAndy Burnham alarms investors with call to end UK dependence on foreign lendersDonald Trump’s overnight threat to impose 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals from companies not based in the US has been met with fresh uncertainty across Europe.The Germans and the EU-wide trade body have expressed concern while Ireland and Brussels says it remains confident that the 15% tariff rate agreed in July will apply to European drugs exported to the US.“The EU and US already have a trade agreement in place; urgent discussions are needed on how to avoid any tariffs on medicines that harm patients in the EU and the US.”“I want to stress that the EU and US joint statement issued on August 21 made absolutely clear that any new tariffs announced by the US on pharmaceuticals would be capped at 15% for pharma products being exported by the EU.”“This remains the case an...

Economics

7 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 26 September: Big upgrade for hotels giant, index on front foot

The outlook for lower US interest rates is in the spotlight after yesterday’s big upgrade to GDP figures.

Society

7 d. ago FTSE 100 Live 26 September: Index higher as pound steadies, Pennon posts update

The outlook for lower US interest rates is in the spotlight after yesterday’s big upgrade to GDP figures.

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