London stocks closed mixed on Monday, with the FTSE 100 edging 0.1% lower to 10,684.88 as sharp gains in housebuilders were offset by weakness in miners and renewed concerns over
UK Housebuilders Surge as Government Revives Help-to-Buy Equity Loan Scheme
UK housebuilder shares surged on Monday after the government announced plans for a new first-time buyer equity-loan scheme aimed at supporting purchases of newly built homes.
What happened overnight – Friday 25th September 2026
Oil prices pulled back on Friday after a recent surge, with Brent crude down 1.1% to around $105.47 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate down 1.8% to $92.91.
Government on alert over possible TalkTalk administration
TalkTalk could appoint administrators within days, according to The Telegraph, prompting heightened contingency planning across government, regulators and the telecoms industry.
Airtel Money Targets $8bn-$9bn Valuation in Planned London IPO
Airtel Money is planning a London stock market flotation that could value the business at $8 billion to $9 billion, making it one of the largest UK listings in recent years.
Legal & General Reportedly Plans 1,000 Job Cuts by Mid-2027
Legal & General reportedly plans to cut around 1,000 jobs by mid-2027, equivalent to roughly 10% of its workforce, as chief executive António Simões pushes ahead with efforts to simplify
UK Homebuyers Face £1,000-a-Year Mortgage Hit as Rate Expectations Rise
UK homebuyers could face more than £1,100 a year in additional mortgage costs by December 2026 as higher energy prices increase expectations for further Bank of England interest-rate rises, according
Mothercare Shares Tumble 68% After Warning Over Longer-Term Solvency
Mothercare PLC (LON: MTC) shares fell 68% in early trading after the retailer warned that its longer-term solvency had become “highly uncertain” following plans by its largest Middle Eastern franchise
FTSE 100 Jumps 1.2% After Bank of England Holds Rates
The FTSE 100 closed 1.19% higher at 10,816.14 on Thursday, extending its gains for a second consecutive session after the Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged. The FTSE 250
Bank of England Holds Rates at 3.75% as Bailey Warns Hikes May Be Needed
The Bank of England has kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, despite inflation rising to a five-month high and mounting pressure from higher energy prices.
Bank of England Expected to Hold Rates Despite Inflation Rising to 3.1%
The Bank of England is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at 3.75% on Thursday, despite UK inflation rising to a five-month high.
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