Iranian FM says UK letting US use bases ‘participation in aggression’

Iran’s foreign minister has warned the UK it sees its choice to let the US use British bases as ‘participation in aggression’ in a phone...

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 10:48


IN BRIEF: Jardine Matheson CEO buys further $600,000 in shares

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships- Chief Executive Lincoln Pan purchases 8,000 shares...

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 10:31


Origin acquires Northern Ireland plant products distributor Clarendon

Origin Enterprises PLC on Friday announced it has agreed to acquire Clarendon Agricare Ltd, a plant protection products distributor operating in Northern Ireland.

The Dublin-based agricultural...

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 10:28


Temple bar ups dividend as ‘stock selection’ drives benchmark beat

Temple Bar Investment Trust PLC on Friday raised its full-year dividend and said it aims for another hike this year, as the trust reported that...

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 10:05


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: HSBC raises BP; RBC cuts Antofagasta

The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Friday morning and on Thursday:

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FTSE 100

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HSBC raises BP to ’hold’ (reduce) - price target 565 (430) pence

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JPMorgan raises...

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 09:41


Oil shock: the impact on your money, mortgage and next holiday

Welcome to the latest episode of the AJ Bell Money & Markets podcast with Dan Coatsworth and Charlene Young. 

This week we dive into everything...

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 09:30


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 gets airline boost as oil steadies

London’s blue chip index opened higher on Friday, mirroring its European counterparts, as airlines gained and oil majors slipped on steadier oil prices.

The FTSE...

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 09:20


Smiths Group plans £1.5 billion return as interim profit declines

Smiths Group PLC on Friday posted a decline in both interim profit and revenue, and revised its full-year revenue growth outlook following the reclassification of...

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 09:02


Wetherspoon shares sink as warns profit may fall short of market view

JD Wetherspoon PLC on Friday said that annual profit could fall short of market expectations, as the pub firm grapples with higher costs and warned...

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 08:23


Unilever confirms offer for Foods arm from US-based McCormick

Unilever PLC on Friday confirmed it has received an inbound offer for its Foods business, and has entered talks with McCormick & Co Inc.

McCormick is...

Fri, 20/03/2026 - 08:22


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