Starmer says UK ‘turning the corner’ at first Cabinet meeting of 2026

Keir Starmer has called for Cabinet discipline and a focus on tackling the cost of living in the first meeting of his top team in...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 10:35


IN BRIEF: Caledonia Mining says Zimbabwe scales back rates as expected

Caledonia Mining Corp PLC - Zimbabwe-focused gold miner - says no amendments are required to the Bilboes gold project technical report summary after Zimbabwe enacts...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 10:35


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Proteome Sciences wins contracts; Gunsynd falls

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Tuesday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Proteome Sciences PLC, up 41% at 3.80 pence, 12-month range 5.40p-1.30p....

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 10:31


UK services sector growth remains ‘lacklustre’ in December

Growth in the UK service sector improved slightly in December, purchasing managers’ index survey results from S&P Global showed on Tuesday.

The S&P Global UK...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 10:10


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Kelso invests in Saga; Liontrust falls

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Tuesday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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RC365 Holding PLC, up 31% at 1.90 pence,...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 10:02


UK new car market tops two million in 2025 as EV uptake rises

UK new car registrations rose above two million in 2025 for the first time since the pandemic, as growth in electric vehicle sales helped lift...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 10:00


IN BRIEF: Rank CFO to take temporary charge as CEO O’Reilly steps down

Rank Group PLC - Maidenhead, England-based owner of Grosvenor Casino and Mecca Bingo - Says Chief Executive Officer John O’Reilly, ‘following discussions with the board’,...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 09:58


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: RBC raises Diageo; BofA cuts JD Sports Fashion

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Tuesday morning and on Monday:

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FTSE 100

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RBC raises Diageo to ’outperform’ (sector perform) - price target 2,000 pence

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Bernstein cuts...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 09:40


Shoppers buy more as UK grocery price inflation slows - Worldpanel

Easing grocery price inflation allowed UK shoppers to spend an average of £476 at the supermarket in December – up £15 on a year before,...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 09:21


Early market roundup: Stocks rise as Next reports festive boost

London’s blue chip index opened higher on Monday, buoyed by Next, which raises guidance following better-than-expected sales over the Christmas period.

The FTSE 100 index...

Tue, 06/01/2026 - 09:14


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