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

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

Gold dipped from record highs but rebounded as a weaker dollar supported prices. Trade war fears and economic uncertainty fuelled safe-haven demand.

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

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

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

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

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

Gold hit a record high as Trump’s tariff threats fuelled safe-haven demand, despite Fed signals delaying U.S. interest rate cuts.

Jet2 expects strong profits but warns of rising costs, later bookings, and margin pressure, causing shares to drop 9.4% in early trading.

UK wage growth remained strong, BoE warned of weak growth, IHG and BT slumped, while defence stocks gained on spending expectations.

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 ...