FTSE 100 was flat as weak US data hit sentiment, while UK retail sales rose. Banks gained, and Poolbeg Pharma plunged.

Trump’s tariff threats hit European auto stocks, UK inflation rose unexpectedly, Glencore slumped on weak results, while BAE Systems and Antofagasta gained.

Lloyds surged on earnings outlook, Centrica rose despite profit slump, BAE fell on US defence cuts, and Ferrexpo tumbled.

Gold hits a record high as Trump announced new tariffs, while markets awaited Fed minutes and key economic data for further direction.

Thames Water secures a £3bn loan to avoid collapse, but high costs and rising customer bills raise concerns over financial mismanagement.

London’s stock market faces setbacks as Unilever and Prudential look elsewhere, JD Sports struggles, gold prices surge, and Tesla battles BYD.

UK wage growth remained strong, BoE warned of weak growth, IHG and BT slumped, while defence stocks gained on spending expectations. The FTSE 100 closed slightly lower on Tuesday, down just 1.28 ...

British American Tobacco faces significant financial and legal challenges after losing a major Canadian lawsuit over health-related damages.

Defence stocks surged on European spending plans, Trump engaged Putin in Ukraine talks, and Lloyds faced uncertainty over car finance litigation. The FTSE 100 closed up 0.4% at 8,768.01, while the ...