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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.

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...

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...
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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...

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...
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