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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.

Hiscox Ltd appoints Peter Clarke as incoming Chair, effective 1 July 2025

Hiscox Ltd announces Peter Clarke as Chair designate, effective June 2025, bringing extensive financial services expertise to support the company's growth...

Hikma Pharmaceuticals upgraded to ‘BBB’ by Fitch with stable outlook

Hikma Pharmaceuticals has received a Fitch upgrade to 'BBB' for its long-term issuer default rating, highlighting its financial strength and strategic position...

Auto Trader Group Plc reports 5% revenue growth and launches AI features

Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) reveals impressive full-year results, showcasing a 5% revenue increase and strong growth in retailer engagement and AI features...

Kingfisher Plc reports Q1 sales growth and reiterates FY guidance

Kingfisher PLC (LON:KGF) has released its impressive Q1 trading update for 2025, highlighting robust sales growth and a positive outlook for the year ahead...

Rentokil Initial to sell France Workwear business for €410m

Rentokil Initial plc has announced plans to sell its Workwear business in France to H.I.G. Capital for approximately €410m, streamlining its focus on Pest Control and Hygiene...

AstraZeneca Plc Imfinzi recommended for EU approval in bladder cancer

AstraZeneca's Imfinzi gains EU approval for treating muscle-invasive bladder cancer, offering a promising neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy based on pivotal trial results...

DCC Plc launches £100 million Share Buyback Programme

DCC plc (LON:DCC) launches a Share Buyback Programme on 27 May 2025, aimed at repurchasing up to £100 million of shares as part of a capital return strategy...

Whitbread Plc names Christine Hodgson as new Chair

Whitbread Plc announces Christine Hodgson as the new Chair starting September 1, 2025, succeeding Adam Crozier, who has led the company through significant growth...

Games Workshop Group Plc expects record £255m PBT for FY2025

Games Workshop Group Plc forecasts strong financial growth for 2025, with core revenue hitting £560 million. Discover key insights on profits and dividends...

GSK Plc Nucala approved by FDA for Eosinophilic COPD

GSK's Nucala (mepolizumab) gains FDA approval as a crucial add-on treatment for adults with inadequately controlled COPD and eosinophilic phenotype...

Rio Tinto Plc CEO Jakob Stausholm to step down

Rio Tinto Plc announces the upcoming departure of CEO Jakob Stausholm, who has led the company through strategic transformation and growth since 2021...

easyJet Plc posts £394m H1 loss, confirms positive FY25 outlook

easyJet plc (LON:EZJ) reports its H1 results for March 2025, highlighting earnings growth potential and positive demand. Discover key insights into performance and future strategies...

BT Group Plc reports EBITDA and cash flow ip, dividend raised 2%

BT Group plc reports strong FY25 results, highlighting advancements in its full fibre network and mobile leadership, alongside effective cost control and improved cash flow...

M&S Cyber-Attack Underlines the Value of Defence Companies in the Global Opportunities Trust

Investing in defence companies capable of commercialising their technologies for use in civilian sectors at a lower cost...

Marks and Spencer Group delivers third consecutive year of growth

Marks and Spencer Group Plc reports robust growth for the year ending March 2025, highlighting a 22.2% rise in profit before tax and a commitment to future expansion...

Severn Trent Plc delivers record FY25 with 41% EPS growth

Severn Trent Plc reports record results for FY 2025, highlighting significant growth, substantial investments, and impressive operational performance for sustainable water management...

JD Sports Fashion Plc reports 12% revenue growth, £923m PBT in FY25

JD Sports Fashion Plc reports robust financial growth for the year ended February 1, 2025, highlighting a 12% revenue increase and strategic acquisitions...

LondonMetric Property Plc reports strong earnings and dividend growth

LondonMetric Property Plc (LON:LMP) reports impressive full-year results for FY 2025, showcasing record net rental income and earnings, driven by strategic growth in logistics...

AstraZeneca Plc acquires EsoBiotec in $1bn cell therapy deal

AstraZeneca has successfully acquired EsoBiotec, enhancing its cancer therapy capabilities with innovative in vivo cell therapies that promise faster treatment access...
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Hiscox Ltd appoints Peter Clarke as incoming Chair, effective 1 July 2025

Hiscox Ltd announces Peter Clarke as Chair designate, effective June 2025, bringing extensive financial services expertise to support the company's growth...

Hikma Pharmaceuticals upgraded to ‘BBB’ by Fitch with stable outlook

Hikma Pharmaceuticals has received a Fitch upgrade to 'BBB' for its long-term issuer default rating, highlighting its financial strength and strategic position...

Auto Trader Group Plc reports 5% revenue growth and launches AI features

Auto Trader Group plc (LON:AUTO) reveals impressive full-year results, showcasing a 5% revenue increase and strong growth in retailer engagement and AI features...

Kingfisher Plc reports Q1 sales growth and reiterates FY guidance

Kingfisher PLC (LON:KGF) has released its impressive Q1 trading update for 2025, highlighting robust sales growth and a positive outlook for the year ahead...

Rentokil Initial to sell France Workwear business for €410m

Rentokil Initial plc has announced plans to sell its Workwear business in France to H.I.G. Capital for approximately €410m, streamlining its focus on Pest Control and Hygiene...

AstraZeneca Plc Imfinzi recommended for EU approval in bladder cancer

AstraZeneca's Imfinzi gains EU approval for treating muscle-invasive bladder cancer, offering a promising neoadjuvant and adjuvant therapy based on pivotal trial results...

DCC Plc launches £100 million Share Buyback Programme

DCC plc (LON:DCC) launches a Share Buyback Programme on 27 May 2025, aimed at repurchasing up to £100 million of shares as part of a capital return strategy...

Whitbread Plc names Christine Hodgson as new Chair

Whitbread Plc announces Christine Hodgson as the new Chair starting September 1, 2025, succeeding Adam Crozier, who has led the company through significant growth...

Games Workshop Group Plc expects record £255m PBT for FY2025

Games Workshop Group Plc forecasts strong financial growth for 2025, with core revenue hitting £560 million. Discover key insights on profits and dividends...

GSK Plc Nucala approved by FDA for Eosinophilic COPD

GSK's Nucala (mepolizumab) gains FDA approval as a crucial add-on treatment for adults with inadequately controlled COPD and eosinophilic phenotype...

Rio Tinto Plc CEO Jakob Stausholm to step down

Rio Tinto Plc announces the upcoming departure of CEO Jakob Stausholm, who has led the company through strategic transformation and growth since 2021...

easyJet Plc posts £394m H1 loss, confirms positive FY25 outlook

easyJet plc (LON:EZJ) reports its H1 results for March 2025, highlighting earnings growth potential and positive demand. Discover key insights into performance and future strategies...

BT Group Plc reports EBITDA and cash flow ip, dividend raised 2%

BT Group plc reports strong FY25 results, highlighting advancements in its full fibre network and mobile leadership, alongside effective cost control and improved cash flow...

M&S Cyber-Attack Underlines the Value of Defence Companies in the Global Opportunities Trust

Investing in defence companies capable of commercialising their technologies for use in civilian sectors at a lower cost...

Marks and Spencer Group delivers third consecutive year of growth

Marks and Spencer Group Plc reports robust growth for the year ending March 2025, highlighting a 22.2% rise in profit before tax and a commitment to future expansion...

Severn Trent Plc delivers record FY25 with 41% EPS growth

Severn Trent Plc reports record results for FY 2025, highlighting significant growth, substantial investments, and impressive operational performance for sustainable water management...

JD Sports Fashion Plc reports 12% revenue growth, £923m PBT in FY25

JD Sports Fashion Plc reports robust financial growth for the year ended February 1, 2025, highlighting a 12% revenue increase and strategic acquisitions...

LondonMetric Property Plc reports strong earnings and dividend growth

LondonMetric Property Plc (LON:LMP) reports impressive full-year results for FY 2025, showcasing record net rental income and earnings, driven by strategic growth in logistics...

AstraZeneca Plc acquires EsoBiotec in $1bn cell therapy deal

AstraZeneca has successfully acquired EsoBiotec, enhancing its cancer therapy capabilities with innovative in vivo cell therapies that promise faster treatment access...
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