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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.

Unite Group Plc reports strong student accommodation demand for 2025/26

Unite Group plc updates on strong trading and valuation growth, with 66% of beds sold for 2025/26. Expect full occupancy and 4-5% rental growth...

January 9, 2025

Tesco Plc reports record Christmas sales and market share growth

Tesco Plc (LON:TSCO) reports a strong Q3 and Christmas trading performance for 2024/25, marking significant sales growth and increased market share...

January 9, 2025

Halma Plc CFO Steve Gunning to retire, Carole Cran appointed as CFO Designate

Halma plc announces CFO transition with Steve Gunning retiring in 2025 and Carole Cran stepping in, continuing the company's growth strategy...

January 8, 2025

NEXT plc reports strong Christmas sales, raises profit guidance for 2025

NEXT plc (LON:NXT) boosts profit forecasts as holiday sales surpass expectations, reporting a 10% rise in pre-tax profit and strong future growth guidance...

January 7, 2025

GSK Plc’s ADC receives US FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation

GSK's ADC GSK5764227 gains FDA Breakthrough Therapy status for treating relapsed or refractory osteosarcoma, addressing critical unmet medical needs...

January 7, 2025

easyJet Plc Non-Executive Director Moni Mannings OBE to step down

easyJet plc announces leadership updates as Moni Mannings steps down. Julie Chakraverty joins the Board, enhancing tech and financial expertise...

January 7, 2025

Kingfisher Plc appoints Ian McLeod as a Non-Executive Director

Kingfisher plc announces the appointment of Ian McLeod as Non-Executive Director, while Catherine Bradley steps down after four years of dedicated service...

January 6, 2025

GSK Plc’s Nucala approved in China as a treatment for CRSwNP

GSK's Nucala has been approved in China as an add-on treatment for CRSwNP, marking the first anti-IL-5 therapy for adults with this chronic condition...

January 3, 2025

Rio Tinto Plc 2025 dividend schedule and key event dates

Discover Rio Tinto plc's (LON:RIO) key financial and corporate event dates for 2025, including dividend announcements and annual general meetings...

January 2, 2025

Tim Cobbold named Chair of Spirax Group, succeeding Jamie Pike

Tim Cobbold becomes Chair of Spirax Group, succeeding Jamie Pike. Cobbold will lead Board initiatives and engage with shareholders to drive growth...

January 2, 2025

Vodafone Group Plc completes sale of its Italian operations to Swisscom

Vodafone Group Plc completes the sale of Vodafone Italy to Swisscom AG for €8 billion, aiding debt reduction and shareholder returns...

January 2, 2025

Aviva acquires Direct Line in £3.7 billion cash and share deal

Aviva plc announces a strategic acquisition of Direct Line, enhancing its growth and performance. The deal offers benefits for both customers and shareholders...

December 23, 2024

AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso approved in the EU for patients with unresectable NSCLC

AstraZeneca's Tagrisso gains EU approval for treating advanced NSCLC, showing significant efficacy in reducing disease progression in key trials...

December 23, 2024

Howden Joinery Group Plc 7.5% potential upside indicated by JP Morgan Cazenove

December 20, 2024

GSK Plc FIRST trial meetss primary endpoint in ovarian cancer

GSK reports success in phase III trial of Zejula and Jemperli for advanced ovarian cancer, achieving significant progression-free survival improvement...

December 20, 2024

Whitbread Plc Non-Executive Director Chris Kennedy to step down

Whitbread Plc announces Chris Kennedy's departure from the Board and Audit Committee Chair role after the 2025 AGM, with successor details to follow...

December 19, 2024

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer, succeeding James Martin, to lead cultural transformation and talent development from 2025...

December 19, 2024

Kingfisher Plc sells Brico Dépôt Romania to Altex Romania

Kingfisher plc sells its Brico Dépôt Romania business to Altex Romania for €70m, aiming for strategic growth while ensuring operational excellence...

December 18, 2024

Landsec acquires 92% stake in Liverpool ONE shopping centre

Landsec acquires a 92% stake in Liverpool ONE for £490m, aligning with its strategy to expand and enhance top UK retail destinations...

December 17, 2024

Bunzl’s 2024 financial update: Growth, acquisitions and strategic plans

Bunzl plc forecasts a strong 2024 with revenue growth driven by acquisitions, despite deflation challenges, and announces a £200m buyback for 2025...

December 17, 2024

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5 March 2025

Firering Strategic Minerals: Kiln commissioning & production update (LON:FRG)

5 March 2025

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5 March 2025

Apax Global Alpha’s Rising Deal Activity and Investment Outlook (LON:APAX)

20 February 2025

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20 February 2025

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10 December 2025

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2 December 2025

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6 October 2025

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15 September 2025

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8 September 2025

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23 January 2026

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21 January 2026

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Jubilee Metals Powers Forward with Copper Expansion – Zeus Capital

7 February 2025

Iofina Plc a ‘Buy’ on Robust Pricing and Further Customer Demand, Alex Brooks, Canacccord

7 February 2025

Quadrise Secures First Revenues and Strengthens Commercial Momentum – VSA Capital

5 February 2025

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5 February 2025

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5 February 2025

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6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

Primary Health Properties surplus cash fuels generous dividend, Gervais Williams impressed

4 February 2026

Arbuthnot Banking Group ‘remarkably low valuation given its prospects’ says DIVI Fund Manager

4 February 2026

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6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

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6 February 2026

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May 10, 2024

Unite Group Plc reports strong student accommodation demand for 2025/26

Unite Group plc updates on strong trading and valuation growth, with 66% of beds sold for 2025/26. Expect full occupancy and 4-5% rental growth...

January 9, 2025

Tesco Plc reports record Christmas sales and market share growth

Tesco Plc (LON:TSCO) reports a strong Q3 and Christmas trading performance for 2024/25, marking significant sales growth and increased market share...

January 9, 2025

Halma Plc CFO Steve Gunning to retire, Carole Cran appointed as CFO Designate

Halma plc announces CFO transition with Steve Gunning retiring in 2025 and Carole Cran stepping in, continuing the company's growth strategy...

January 8, 2025

NEXT plc reports strong Christmas sales, raises profit guidance for 2025

NEXT plc (LON:NXT) boosts profit forecasts as holiday sales surpass expectations, reporting a 10% rise in pre-tax profit and strong future growth guidance...

January 7, 2025

GSK Plc’s ADC receives US FDA Breakthrough Therapy Designation

GSK's ADC GSK5764227 gains FDA Breakthrough Therapy status for treating relapsed or refractory osteosarcoma, addressing critical unmet medical needs...

January 7, 2025

easyJet Plc Non-Executive Director Moni Mannings OBE to step down

easyJet plc announces leadership updates as Moni Mannings steps down. Julie Chakraverty joins the Board, enhancing tech and financial expertise...

January 7, 2025

Kingfisher Plc appoints Ian McLeod as a Non-Executive Director

Kingfisher plc announces the appointment of Ian McLeod as Non-Executive Director, while Catherine Bradley steps down after four years of dedicated service...

January 6, 2025

GSK Plc’s Nucala approved in China as a treatment for CRSwNP

GSK's Nucala has been approved in China as an add-on treatment for CRSwNP, marking the first anti-IL-5 therapy for adults with this chronic condition...

January 3, 2025

Rio Tinto Plc 2025 dividend schedule and key event dates

Discover Rio Tinto plc's (LON:RIO) key financial and corporate event dates for 2025, including dividend announcements and annual general meetings...

January 2, 2025

Tim Cobbold named Chair of Spirax Group, succeeding Jamie Pike

Tim Cobbold becomes Chair of Spirax Group, succeeding Jamie Pike. Cobbold will lead Board initiatives and engage with shareholders to drive growth...

January 2, 2025

Vodafone Group Plc completes sale of its Italian operations to Swisscom

Vodafone Group Plc completes the sale of Vodafone Italy to Swisscom AG for €8 billion, aiding debt reduction and shareholder returns...

January 2, 2025

Aviva acquires Direct Line in £3.7 billion cash and share deal

Aviva plc announces a strategic acquisition of Direct Line, enhancing its growth and performance. The deal offers benefits for both customers and shareholders...

December 23, 2024

AstraZeneca’s Tagrisso approved in the EU for patients with unresectable NSCLC

AstraZeneca's Tagrisso gains EU approval for treating advanced NSCLC, showing significant efficacy in reducing disease progression in key trials...

December 23, 2024

Howden Joinery Group Plc 7.5% potential upside indicated by JP Morgan Cazenove

December 20, 2024

GSK Plc FIRST trial meetss primary endpoint in ovarian cancer

GSK reports success in phase III trial of Zejula and Jemperli for advanced ovarian cancer, achieving significant progression-free survival improvement...

December 20, 2024

Whitbread Plc Non-Executive Director Chris Kennedy to step down

Whitbread Plc announces Chris Kennedy's departure from the Board and Audit Committee Chair role after the 2025 AGM, with successor details to follow...

December 19, 2024

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer

Rio Tinto appoints Georgie Bezette as Chief People Officer, succeeding James Martin, to lead cultural transformation and talent development from 2025...