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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.

IG Group Holdings plc

IG Group confirms FCA approval of Andrew Barron as Board Chair

IG Group Holdings plc confirmed that the FCA has approved Andrew Barron’s appointment as Board Chair. He will assume the role on 1 April 2026, when Mike McTighe steps down..
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 rises as lower oil prices support sentiment and miners lead gains

FTSE 100 rises above 10,000 as lower oil prices and easing gilt yields support sentiment, with miners and utilities leading the day’s gains...
GSK

GSK wins China approval for Exdensur in severe asthma

GSK said China’s National Medical Products Administration approved Exdensur (depemokimab) for severe eosinophilic asthma in adults and adolescents aged 12 and older, supported by phase III data showing sustained exacerbation..
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 falls as rising oil prices and gilt yields weigh on sentiment

FTSE 100 falls as surging oil prices and higher gilt yields pressure equities, with defensive stocks outperforming amid a more cautious market backdrop...
GSK

GSK advances bepirovirsen in Europe with EMA review acceptance

The EMA has accepted GSK’s application for bepirovirsen in chronic hepatitis B, following Phase III data showing statistically significant functional cure rates versus standard of care alone...
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 Rises as lower Oil Prices Lift Market Sentiment

FTSE 100 rises as lower oil prices improve sentiment, with investors watching gilt yields, gold and geopolitical developments for signs the rebound can hold...
Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto and governments back Boyne smelter with A$2 billion partnership

Rio Tinto, the Queensland Government and the Commonwealth Government will invest to keep the Boyne aluminium smelter operating beyond 2029, supporting jobs, renewable energy supply and long-term competitiveness through to..
BGEO

Lion Finance Group publishes 2025 Annual Report as loan book reaches GEL 40.1bn

Lion Finance Group PLC has published its 2025 Annual Report, reporting that its loan book reached GEL 40,065.7 million at year-end, while profit before one-off items rose 20.9% year on..
Water

United Utilities expects 2025/26 underlying EPS in line with guidance

United Utilities expects underlying EPS for the year ending 31 March 2026 to be around 100 pence, with a debt accounting change set to add about 5 pence and reduce..
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Oil Strength Offsets Mining Weakness

FTSE 100 edges higher as oil strength offsets mining weakness, with investors focused on inflation risks, bond yields and geopolitical tension...
Kingfisher plc

Kingfisher reports profit growth and market share gains in FY 2025/26

Kingfisher delivered modest sales growth and improved margins in FY 2025/26, supported by strong UK performance, expansion in trade and e-commerce, and disciplined cost control. Adjusted pre-tax profit rose 6%..
GSK

GSK’s Ris-Rez granted Orphan Drug Status in Japan for small-cell lung cancer

GSK announced that its investigational antibody-drug conjugate, risvutatug rezetecan (Ris-Rez), has received orphan drug designation in Japan for treating small-cell lung cancer...
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 edges higher but remains below recent levels as Iran conflict pressures markets and sterling

The FTSE 100 edged higher to 10,084.59 in midday trading, supported by gains in travel and consumer stocks, although the index remains under pressure since the escalation of the Iran..
SMIN

Smiths Group advances strategy with asset sales and strong H1 performance

Smiths Group reports solid first-half growth and margin improvement, alongside major disposals and a new £1.5bn capital return programme, as it focuses on higher-growth engineering markets...
Unilever

Unilever confirms talks with McCormick over Foods business

Unilever says it has received an inbound offer for its Foods division and is in discussions with McCormick, while emphasizing the unit’s strong performance and strategic value...
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 Falls Sharply as Financial and Mining Stocks Lead Broad Market Decline

FTSE 100 drops sharply as Fresnillo, NatWest and M&G lead heavy declines while BP and Centrica provide limited support. Will we end the day with a sea of red?..
Land Securities Group

Landsec signs bp for full Timber Square Ink building in SE1

Landsec has agreed a 192,000 sq ft lease with bp for the entire Ink building at Timber Square, which will serve as bp’s new global headquarters. The development completes this..
BP plc

bp to sell Gelsenkirchen Refinery to Klesch Group

bp has agreed to sell its Gelsenkirchen refinery and related assets to Klesch Group as part of its strategy to simplify operations and strengthen its balance sheet. The company also..
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 Falls as Consumer and Financial Stocks Weigh on London Market

FTSE 100 falls as Ocado, Prudential and Unilever lead declines while Weir, Rolls-Royce and Barclays provide support to the index...
Diploma Plc

Diploma upgrades FY26 guidance after strong H1 trading

Diploma reports strong first-half performance and raises FY26 outlook, increasing organic growth and margin expectations while maintaining acquisition momentum...

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IG Group Holdings plc

IG Group confirms FCA approval of Andrew Barron as Board Chair

IG Group Holdings plc confirmed that the FCA has approved Andrew Barron’s appointment as Board Chair. He will assume the role on 1 April 2026, when Mike McTighe steps down from the board...
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 rises as lower oil prices support sentiment and miners lead gains

FTSE 100 rises above 10,000 as lower oil prices and easing gilt yields support sentiment, with miners and utilities leading the day’s gains...
GSK

GSK wins China approval for Exdensur in severe asthma

GSK said China’s National Medical Products Administration approved Exdensur (depemokimab) for severe eosinophilic asthma in adults and adolescents aged 12 and older, supported by phase III data showing sustained exacerbation reduction versus placebo...
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 falls as rising oil prices and gilt yields weigh on sentiment

FTSE 100 falls as surging oil prices and higher gilt yields pressure equities, with defensive stocks outperforming amid a more cautious market backdrop...
GSK

GSK advances bepirovirsen in Europe with EMA review acceptance

The EMA has accepted GSK’s application for bepirovirsen in chronic hepatitis B, following Phase III data showing statistically significant functional cure rates versus standard of care alone...
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 Rises as lower Oil Prices Lift Market Sentiment

FTSE 100 rises as lower oil prices improve sentiment, with investors watching gilt yields, gold and geopolitical developments for signs the rebound can hold...
Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto and governments back Boyne smelter with A$2 billion partnership

Rio Tinto, the Queensland Government and the Commonwealth Government will invest to keep the Boyne aluminium smelter operating beyond 2029, supporting jobs, renewable energy supply and long-term competitiveness through to at least 2040...
BGEO

Lion Finance Group publishes 2025 Annual Report as loan book reaches GEL 40.1bn

Lion Finance Group PLC has published its 2025 Annual Report, reporting that its loan book reached GEL 40,065.7 million at year-end, while profit before one-off items rose 20.9% year on year to a record GEL 2,192.8 million. Adjusted ROAE for the year was 28.4%...
Water

United Utilities expects 2025/26 underlying EPS in line with guidance

United Utilities expects underlying EPS for the year ending 31 March 2026 to be around 100 pence, with a debt accounting change set to add about 5 pence and reduce net finance expense by roughly £35 million...
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Oil Strength Offsets Mining Weakness

FTSE 100 edges higher as oil strength offsets mining weakness, with investors focused on inflation risks, bond yields and geopolitical tension...
Kingfisher plc

Kingfisher reports profit growth and market share gains in FY 2025/26

Kingfisher delivered modest sales growth and improved margins in FY 2025/26, supported by strong UK performance, expansion in trade and e-commerce, and disciplined cost control. Adjusted pre-tax profit rose 6% and free cash flow remained solid, with further shareholder returns announced...
GSK

GSK’s Ris-Rez granted Orphan Drug Status in Japan for small-cell lung cancer

GSK announced that its investigational antibody-drug conjugate, risvutatug rezetecan (Ris-Rez), has received orphan drug designation in Japan for treating small-cell lung cancer...
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 edges higher but remains below recent levels as Iran conflict pressures markets and sterling

The FTSE 100 edged higher to 10,084.59 in midday trading, supported by gains in travel and consumer stocks, although the index remains under pressure since the escalation of the Iran conflict, with energy volatility and currency weakness continuing to influence market sentiment...
SMIN

Smiths Group advances strategy with asset sales and strong H1 performance

Smiths Group reports solid first-half growth and margin improvement, alongside major disposals and a new £1.5bn capital return programme, as it focuses on higher-growth engineering markets...
Unilever

Unilever confirms talks with McCormick over Foods business

Unilever says it has received an inbound offer for its Foods division and is in discussions with McCormick, while emphasizing the unit’s strong performance and strategic value...
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 Falls Sharply as Financial and Mining Stocks Lead Broad Market Decline

FTSE 100 drops sharply as Fresnillo, NatWest and M&G lead heavy declines while BP and Centrica provide limited support. Will we end the day with a sea of red?..
Land Securities Group

Landsec signs bp for full Timber Square Ink building in SE1

Landsec has agreed a 192,000 sq ft lease with bp for the entire Ink building at Timber Square, which will serve as bp’s new global headquarters. The development completes this month and is now 54% let, with further demand across Landsec’s London office pipeline...
BP plc

bp to sell Gelsenkirchen Refinery to Klesch Group

bp has agreed to sell its Gelsenkirchen refinery and related assets to Klesch Group as part of its strategy to simplify operations and strengthen its balance sheet. The company also increased its 2027 cost reduction target to $6.5–$7.5 billion, supported by expected savings from the divestment...
FTSE 100

FTSE 100 Falls as Consumer and Financial Stocks Weigh on London Market

FTSE 100 falls as Ocado, Prudential and Unilever lead declines while Weir, Rolls-Royce and Barclays provide support to the index...
Diploma Plc

Diploma upgrades FY26 guidance after strong H1 trading

Diploma reports strong first-half performance and raises FY26 outlook, increasing organic growth and margin expectations while maintaining acquisition momentum...
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