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FTSE 100 Market news covers the latest developments for the FTSE 100 Index, which tracks the 100 most highly capitalised blue‑chip companies listed on the London Stock Exchange.

This category includes updates on company admissions and delistings, quarterly and annual results, mergers and acquisitions, board appointments and departures, regulatory news and policy changes.

Smith & Nephew appoints David King as Non-Executive Director

Smith & Nephew Plc announces the addition of David King as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective July 1, 2025, enhancing their healthcare leadership...

GSK Plc seeks EMA approval for RSV vaccine in adults 18+

GSK's RSV vaccine, Arexvy, is set for expanded use in adults 18+, following EMA's acceptance. This breakthrough addresses a critical need in respiratory health...

SEGRO Plc appoints Susanne Schroeter-Crossan as incoming CFO

SEGRO plc has appointed Susanne Schroeter-Crossan as the new CFO, effective December 1, 2025, succeeding Soumen Das in a strategic leadership transition...

Halma Plc reports 22nd consecutive year of record profit

Halma Plc has revealed its full-year results for the period ending March 31, 2025, highlighting its commitment to advancing life-saving technologies for a better future...

Tesco Plc Q1: Sales Up, Market Share Grows

Tesco Plc's Q1 Trading Statement for 2025/26 reveals strong performance with increased customer satisfaction and market share gains across the UK and ROI...

NatWest CEO to speak at Goldman Sachs European Financials Conference

NatWest Group plc CEO Paul Thwaite will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs European Financials Conference on June 12, 2024...

Weir Group Plc wins £40m tailings contracts in Chile

Weir Plc secures a £40m contract to supply sustainable tailings solutions for Codelco's Talabre facility in Chile, enhancing efficiency and safety in mining...

Kingfisher Plc completes £50m first tranche of £300m share buyback

Kingfisher plc completes the first tranche of its £300m share repurchase program, buying 17.9 million shares for £50m through Goldman Sachs...

FTSE 100 powers toward record high as global trade winds shift

The FTSE 100 nears its all-time high as optimism grows from US-China trade talks and strong economic data, reaffirming London's status in global markets...

WPP Plc CEO Mark Read to retire at end of 2025

WPP plc CEO Mark Read will retire on December 31, 2025, after over 30 years with the company. The search for his successor is underway, marking a new chapter for WPP...

HSBC Chairman Sir Mark Tucker to step down

HSBC Holdings plc announces key updates in its Chairman succession plan as Sir Mark Tucker prepares to retire...

AstraZeneca Plc secures EU approval for fixed-term CLL regimen

AstraZeneca's Calquence, combined with venetoclax, has received EU approval for treating untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, showing promising trial results...

Unite Group Plc sells £212m student housing portfolio

Unite Group Plc has announced the sale of nine student accommodation properties for £212 million, enhancing its focus on high-ranking university markets...

Hammerson Plc CEO Rita-Rose Gagné to retire in 2026

Hammerson plc's CEO, Rita-Rose Gagné, will retire in 2026, paving the way for a smooth transition as the company focuses on growth and leadership continuity...

GSK Plc launches second tranche of £2 billion Share Buyback

GSK plc launches a £2 billion share buyback program to enhance shareholder value, starting the second tranche valued at £0.45 billion on June 4, 2025...

FTSE 100 climbs as UK nears breakthrough in US tariff talks

Investor optimism soars in London as the UK nears a pivotal trade deal with the US, fueling gains in the FTSE 100 amidst global economic challenges...

Vodafone Group Plc completes Three UK merger

Vodafone and CK Hutchison have successfully merged Vodafone UK and Three UK, creating VodafoneThree, a leading force in UK mobile connectivity and 5G network advancements...

Dai-ichi Life and M&G agree strategic partnership

M&G Plc and Dai-ichi Life Holdings have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing asset management and life insurance, targeting $8 billion in new business flows...

National Grid completes sale of Renewables business to Brookfield

National Grid plc has finalized the sale of its National Grid Renewables business to Brookfield Asset Management and its partners, marking a significant industry shift...
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Smith & Nephew appoints David King as Non-Executive Director

Smith & Nephew Plc announces the addition of David King as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective July 1, 2025, enhancing their healthcare leadership...

GSK Plc seeks EMA approval for RSV vaccine in adults 18+

GSK's RSV vaccine, Arexvy, is set for expanded use in adults 18+, following EMA's acceptance. This breakthrough addresses a critical need in respiratory health...

SEGRO Plc appoints Susanne Schroeter-Crossan as incoming CFO

SEGRO plc has appointed Susanne Schroeter-Crossan as the new CFO, effective December 1, 2025, succeeding Soumen Das in a strategic leadership transition...

Halma Plc reports 22nd consecutive year of record profit

Halma Plc has revealed its full-year results for the period ending March 31, 2025, highlighting its commitment to advancing life-saving technologies for a better future...

Tesco Plc Q1: Sales Up, Market Share Grows

Tesco Plc's Q1 Trading Statement for 2025/26 reveals strong performance with increased customer satisfaction and market share gains across the UK and ROI...

NatWest CEO to speak at Goldman Sachs European Financials Conference

NatWest Group plc CEO Paul Thwaite will participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs European Financials Conference on June 12, 2024...

Weir Group Plc wins £40m tailings contracts in Chile

Weir Plc secures a £40m contract to supply sustainable tailings solutions for Codelco's Talabre facility in Chile, enhancing efficiency and safety in mining...

Kingfisher Plc completes £50m first tranche of £300m share buyback

Kingfisher plc completes the first tranche of its £300m share repurchase program, buying 17.9 million shares for £50m through Goldman Sachs...

FTSE 100 powers toward record high as global trade winds shift

The FTSE 100 nears its all-time high as optimism grows from US-China trade talks and strong economic data, reaffirming London's status in global markets...

WPP Plc CEO Mark Read to retire at end of 2025

WPP plc CEO Mark Read will retire on December 31, 2025, after over 30 years with the company. The search for his successor is underway, marking a new chapter for WPP...

HSBC Chairman Sir Mark Tucker to step down

HSBC Holdings plc announces key updates in its Chairman succession plan as Sir Mark Tucker prepares to retire...

AstraZeneca Plc secures EU approval for fixed-term CLL regimen

AstraZeneca's Calquence, combined with venetoclax, has received EU approval for treating untreated chronic lymphocytic leukaemia, showing promising trial results...

Unite Group Plc sells £212m student housing portfolio

Unite Group Plc has announced the sale of nine student accommodation properties for £212 million, enhancing its focus on high-ranking university markets...

Hammerson Plc CEO Rita-Rose Gagné to retire in 2026

Hammerson plc's CEO, Rita-Rose Gagné, will retire in 2026, paving the way for a smooth transition as the company focuses on growth and leadership continuity...

GSK Plc launches second tranche of £2 billion Share Buyback

GSK plc launches a £2 billion share buyback program to enhance shareholder value, starting the second tranche valued at £0.45 billion on June 4, 2025...

FTSE 100 climbs as UK nears breakthrough in US tariff talks

Investor optimism soars in London as the UK nears a pivotal trade deal with the US, fueling gains in the FTSE 100 amidst global economic challenges...

Vodafone Group Plc completes Three UK merger

Vodafone and CK Hutchison have successfully merged Vodafone UK and Three UK, creating VodafoneThree, a leading force in UK mobile connectivity and 5G network advancements...

Dai-ichi Life and M&G agree strategic partnership

M&G Plc and Dai-ichi Life Holdings have formed a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing asset management and life insurance, targeting $8 billion in new business flows...

National Grid completes sale of Renewables business to Brookfield

National Grid plc has finalized the sale of its National Grid Renewables business to Brookfield Asset Management and its partners, marking a significant industry shift...
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