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Standard Chartered appoints Tanate Phutrakul to board
Standard Chartered has appointed Tanate Phutrakul as an independent non-executive director, joining key board committees from July 2026.
Tritax Big Box REIT notes updated planning decision date for Heathrow data centre
Tritax Big Box REIT says a Secretary of State decision on planning for its Manor Farm, Heathrow data centre is now expected by 7 July, with the probability of consent unchanged.
Vodafone Greece and PPC Group explore FTTH joint venture
Vodafone Greece and PPC Group have agreed heads of terms for a potential 50:50 joint venture combining their FTTH networks and wholesale fibre businesses in Greece. The proposed JV would cover more than 1.6 million homes and offer wholesale open access to internet service providers, subject to due diligence, binding agreements and regulatory approvals.
FTSE 100 slips as blue-chip caution weighs on London market
The FTSE 100 slipped as blue-chip caution, geopolitical risk and stock-specific weakness offset gains for mid-caps and selected defensive names.
GSK to acquire Biotech Growth Trust portfolio company Nuvalent for $10.6bn
Biotech Growth Trust notes GSK’s agreed $10.6bn cash acquisition of Nuvalent, a BIOG portfolio company focused on targeted cancer therapies.
Smiths Group appoints Laurence Mulliez as Independent Non-executive Director
Smiths has appointed Laurence Mulliez as an independent Non-executive Director, effective 1 September 2026. She brings extensive leadership, governance and board experience across global industrial and energy businesses.
Howdens to acquire DIY Kitchens for £390m
Howdens has agreed to acquire DIY Kitchens in a £390m deal, adding an online direct-to-consumer kitchen business alongside its trade-only model.
Tritax Big Box completes £199m sale of six logistics assets
Tritax Big Box REIT has sold six logistics assets to EQT Real Estate for £199 million, recycling capital into higher-return development and data centre opportunities.
British American Tobacco confirms 2026 guidance as New Category growth accelerates
British American Tobacco says it remains on track to deliver full-year 2026 guidance, supported by stronger U.S. performance, accelerating New Category revenue growth, and continued momentum for Velo.
The FTSE 100, also known as the Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index or FTSE 100 Index is a share index of the 100 companies listed on the UK London Stock Exchange with the highest market capitalisation. It is seen as a gauge of prosperity for businesses regulated by UK company law.