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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.

Beazley Plc delivers 2% growth, 1.2% return in Q1 2025

Beazley plc reports a 2% increase in insurance written premiums for Q1 2025, navigating a softer market while maintaining strong underwriting discipline...

April 29, 2025

AstraZeneca Plc reports revenue up 10%, strong pipeline progress

AstraZeneca Plc's Q1 2025 results reveal strong growth and a focus on pipeline delivery, setting the stage for ambitious goals leading to 2030...

April 29, 2025

National Grid Plc submits Upstate New York rate plan

National Grid plc proposes a three-year rate plan for its Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation in New York, focusing on reliability, renewable integration, and customer affordability...

April 28, 2025

WPP Plc reports Q1 trading in line with expectations, guidance maintained

WPP Plc reports its Q1 2025 trading update, highlighting resilient strategic progress amidst macro challenges, maintaining FY guidance...

April 25, 2025

Britain’s markets surge on trade hopes and corporate gains

Britain's stock markets are thriving, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 enjoying significant gains thanks to strong bank and mining performances, boosting investor confidence...

April 24, 2025

Edinburgh Investment Trust declares 7.50p third interim dividend

Edinburgh Investment Trust plc has declared a 7.50 pence third interim dividend for the year ending March 2025, payable on 23 May 2025...

April 24, 2025

Anglo American Plc reports mixed results amid portfolio shift

Anglo American plc reports strong Q1 2025 production, highlighting successes in copper and iron ore while advancing its portfolio simplification and growth strategies...

April 24, 2025

Unilever Plc delivers resilient Q1 2025 with 3.0% sales growth

Unilever has released its Q1 2025 trading statement, showing a resilient performance with a 3% underlying sales growth. The full-year outlook remains optimistic...

April 24, 2025

Weir Group Plc Q1 trading update: Orders up 5%, guidance maintained

Weir Group PLC (LON:WEIR) reports a strong Q1 2025, with increased demand for mining equipment and a positive outlook as it approaches the Micromine acquisition...

April 24, 2025

St. James’s Place plc reports strong inflows & retention in Q1

St. James's Place plc reports strong Q1 2025 results, with significant growth in new business inflows and a high retention rate, despite market volatility...

April 24, 2025

RELX Plc reaffirms outlook with strong start to 2025

RELX plc delivers a positive trading update ahead of its Annual General Meeting, affirming strong growth across all business segments for the year ahead...

April 24, 2025

Babcock International Group reports strong FY25 growth and contract wins

Babcock International Group PLC reports strong FY25 trading results, highlighting robust revenue growth, strategic contracts, and enhanced financial resilience...

April 23, 2025

Croda International Plc Q1 sales up 8%, outlook unchanged

Croda International Plc reports an 8% sales increase to £442m in Q1 2025, driven by growth across Life Sciences, Consumer Care, and Industrial Specialties...

April 23, 2025

Fresnillo maintains 2025 guidance amid lower silver output

Fresnillo plc (LON:FRES) reports stable Q1 production, highlighting changes in silver and gold output while maintaining strong operational plans for 2025...

April 23, 2025

FTSE 100 defies global market turmoil with strategic gains

In a volatile global market, the UK's FTSE 100 stands out, rising 0.3% amid positive economic signals and sector strength, highlighting its resilience...

April 22, 2025

DCC Plc to sell healthcare unit for £1.05 billion

DCC plc has agreed to sell its healthcare division to HealthCo Investment for £1.05 billion, streamlining operations and enhancing shareholder value...

April 22, 2025

AstraZeneca Plc Enhertu trial hits key PFS goal

The DESTINY-Breast09 Phase III trial of Enhertu marks a breakthrough for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, showcasing superior efficacy over traditional therapies...

April 22, 2025

GSK Plc’s Penmenvy vaccine backed by US Advisory Panel

GSK's Penmenvy vaccine is set to transform adolescent immunisation against meningococcal disease in the US, streamlining protection with fewer doses...

April 17, 2025

J Sainsbury Plc delivers record grocery share gains, £1bn Profit in FY25

J Sainsbury Plc's latest results reveal a robust performance, driven by strategic investments and market share gains. Discover how their Next Level strategy enhances customer value...

April 17, 2025

Rentokil Initial Plc reports modest growth with mixed regional performance

Rentokil Initial plc (LON:RTO) shares its Q1 2025 Trading Update, highlighting revenue growth challenges and strategic initiatives amid macroeconomic uncertainties...

April 17, 2025

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Beazley Plc delivers 2% growth, 1.2% return in Q1 2025

Beazley plc reports a 2% increase in insurance written premiums for Q1 2025, navigating a softer market while maintaining strong underwriting discipline...

April 29, 2025

AstraZeneca Plc reports revenue up 10%, strong pipeline progress

AstraZeneca Plc's Q1 2025 results reveal strong growth and a focus on pipeline delivery, setting the stage for ambitious goals leading to 2030...

April 29, 2025

National Grid Plc submits Upstate New York rate plan

National Grid plc proposes a three-year rate plan for its Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation in New York, focusing on reliability, renewable integration, and customer affordability...

April 28, 2025

WPP Plc reports Q1 trading in line with expectations, guidance maintained

WPP Plc reports its Q1 2025 trading update, highlighting resilient strategic progress amidst macro challenges, maintaining FY guidance...

April 25, 2025

Britain’s markets surge on trade hopes and corporate gains

Britain's stock markets are thriving, with the FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 enjoying significant gains thanks to strong bank and mining performances, boosting investor confidence...

April 24, 2025

Edinburgh Investment Trust declares 7.50p third interim dividend

Edinburgh Investment Trust plc has declared a 7.50 pence third interim dividend for the year ending March 2025, payable on 23 May 2025...

April 24, 2025

Anglo American Plc reports mixed results amid portfolio shift

Anglo American plc reports strong Q1 2025 production, highlighting successes in copper and iron ore while advancing its portfolio simplification and growth strategies...

April 24, 2025

Unilever Plc delivers resilient Q1 2025 with 3.0% sales growth

Unilever has released its Q1 2025 trading statement, showing a resilient performance with a 3% underlying sales growth. The full-year outlook remains optimistic...

April 24, 2025

Weir Group Plc Q1 trading update: Orders up 5%, guidance maintained

Weir Group PLC (LON:WEIR) reports a strong Q1 2025, with increased demand for mining equipment and a positive outlook as it approaches the Micromine acquisition...

April 24, 2025

St. James’s Place plc reports strong inflows & retention in Q1

St. James's Place plc reports strong Q1 2025 results, with significant growth in new business inflows and a high retention rate, despite market volatility...

April 24, 2025

RELX Plc reaffirms outlook with strong start to 2025

RELX plc delivers a positive trading update ahead of its Annual General Meeting, affirming strong growth across all business segments for the year ahead...

April 24, 2025

Babcock International Group reports strong FY25 growth and contract wins

Babcock International Group PLC reports strong FY25 trading results, highlighting robust revenue growth, strategic contracts, and enhanced financial resilience...

April 23, 2025

Croda International Plc Q1 sales up 8%, outlook unchanged

Croda International Plc reports an 8% sales increase to £442m in Q1 2025, driven by growth across Life Sciences, Consumer Care, and Industrial Specialties...

April 23, 2025

Fresnillo maintains 2025 guidance amid lower silver output

Fresnillo plc (LON:FRES) reports stable Q1 production, highlighting changes in silver and gold output while maintaining strong operational plans for 2025...

April 23, 2025

FTSE 100 defies global market turmoil with strategic gains

In a volatile global market, the UK's FTSE 100 stands out, rising 0.3% amid positive economic signals and sector strength, highlighting its resilience...

April 22, 2025

DCC Plc to sell healthcare unit for £1.05 billion

DCC plc has agreed to sell its healthcare division to HealthCo Investment for £1.05 billion, streamlining operations and enhancing shareholder value...

April 22, 2025

AstraZeneca Plc Enhertu trial hits key PFS goal

The DESTINY-Breast09 Phase III trial of Enhertu marks a breakthrough for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, showcasing superior efficacy over traditional therapies...

April 22, 2025

GSK Plc’s Penmenvy vaccine backed by US Advisory Panel

GSK's Penmenvy vaccine is set to transform adolescent immunisation against meningococcal disease in the US, streamlining protection with fewer doses...

April 17, 2025

J Sainsbury Plc delivers record grocery share gains, £1bn Profit in FY25

J Sainsbury Plc's latest results reveal a robust performance, driven by strategic investments and market share gains. Discover how their Next Level strategy enhances customer value...

April 17, 2025

Rentokil Initial Plc reports modest growth with mixed regional performance

Rentokil Initial plc (LON:RTO) shares its Q1 2025 Trading Update, highlighting revenue growth challenges and strategic initiatives amid macroeconomic uncertainties...

April 17, 2025