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Rolls-Royce shares hit new high as hails ‘significant’ SMR award

Great British Nuclear on Tuesday said it has chosen a consortium led by Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC as the preferred bidder to partner in the development...

Tue, 10/06/2025 - 09:25


FirstGroup swings to profit on one-off pension settlement charges

FirstGroup PLC on Tuesday reported a swing to profit during its most recent financial year, as revenue rose against one-off settlement charges from the year...

Tue, 10/06/2025 - 09:19


Safestore revenue ticks higher in first half amid UK growth

Safestore Holdings PLC on Tuesday said revenue increased in the first half of its financial year, boosted by an improved performance in the UK market.

The...

Tue, 10/06/2025 - 09:14


Early market roundup: Data hits pound, housebuilders support FTSE 100

London’s FTSE 100 opened in the green on Tuesday, as housebuilders shone, while sterling struggled on the back of a softer UK labour market reading....

Tue, 10/06/2025 - 09:12


Bellway lifts annual volume outlook as customer confidence picks up

Bellway PLC on Tuesday increased volume and average selling price guidance for the current financial year after ‘robust’ trading through the spring selling period.

In response,...

Tue, 10/06/2025 - 08:49


UK jobless rate rises to 4.6% and wage growth moderates

The UK unemployment rate rose slightly in the three months to April, as expected, while pay growth was more moderate than forecast, according to numbers...

Tue, 10/06/2025 - 07:14


CORRECT: Ireland construction shrinks for first time in three months

(Correcting the first sentence to ‘contracted in May’ instead of April)

Activity in Ireland’s construction sector contracted in May despite growth in the commercial sub-sector, S&P...

Tue, 10/06/2025 - 05:48


Spending review is ’settled’, says Downing Street

The spending review is ‘settled’, Downing Street has said, after the Home Office was the last department locked in budget negotiations.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected...

Mon, 09/06/2025 - 20:40


Nato chief says UK’s defence spending plans not at odds with 5% goal

NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte has said he sees no discrepancy between the UK’s current defence spending goals and his own push for members to reach...

Mon, 09/06/2025 - 17:41


NATO chief urges 400% rise in alliance’s air defence

NATO head Mark Rutte on Monday urged a ‘quantum leap’ in defence capabilities including a ‘400% increase’ in air and missile defence to shield the...

Mon, 09/06/2025 - 17:39


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