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UK heatwave caused more than £1 billion in economic losses, study finds

The United Kingdom's June heatwave cost the economy an estimated £1.15 billion after extreme temperatures reduced labour productivity and working hours across multiple sectors, according to new research released by the London School of Economics (LSE). The analysis highlights the growing economic......

UK house prices rise 2.7% annually as rental growth remains steady, ONS data shows

House prices across the United Kingdom increased by 2.7% in the year to May 2026, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), indicating continued growth in the property market despite ongoing affordability pressures. The annual increase followed a revised 3.9% rise recorded......

London Stock Exchange prepares 24-hour trading platform to meet global demand

The London Stock Exchange is preparing to expand its trading hours with the launch of a new platform designed to give investors greater access to financial markets outside traditional session times. The new service, known as LSE 24, is expected to allow trading from 5:00 p.m. until 7:50 a.m. London......

UK defence stocks rally after John Healey becomes finance minister

Shares in leading UK defence companies climbed on Tuesday after newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham named former Defence Secretary John Healey as the country's new finance minister, fueling investor expectations of sustained military spending. London-listed defence firms outperformed their......

Segro rejects improved £13.5 billion takeover bid from Prologis

Segro has turned down an enhanced takeover proposal from U.S.-based logistics real estate leader Prologis, reaffirming its position that the offer undervalues one of the United Kingdom’s largest warehouse property owners. The latest proposal, disclosed by Prologis on Monday, placed an equity value......

European Stock Markets open lower as global semiconductor sell-off weighs on investor sentiment

European stock markets began Friday's trading session on a weaker footing as investors reacted to renewed selling pressure in semiconductor shares, extending losses that first emerged on Wall Street before spreading across Asian markets. The negative momentum carried into Europe, where major benchmark......

UK’s FTSE 100 edges lower as Middle East tensions weigh on investor sentiment

London’s stock market moved slightly lower on Wednesday as renewed concerns over geopolitical tensions in the Middle East encouraged investors to adopt a cautious stance. The decline was mainly driven by weakness in mining companies, which offset gains recorded by energy stocks benefiting from......

Workspace considers further asset sales as battle with Saba Capital intensifies

Workspace Group has indicated it could accelerate property disposals as it prepares for a shareholder confrontation with activist investor Saba Capital Management, which has become the company's largest shareholder after significantly increasing its stake. The UK flexible workspace provider said......

London’s FTSE 100 remains stable as Iran tensions lift oil stocks

London’s FTSE 100 remained largely unchanged on Monday as investors weighed renewed tensions between Iran and the United States, with rising oil prices supporting energy companies while financial stocks faced pressure. The UK’s leading stock index benefited from gains among energy firms......