UK PM Starmer to chair Cobra meeting on economic impact of Iran war

Keir Starmer will chair a meeting of the emergency Cobra committee on Tuesday, as he warned the impact of the Iran war could continue ‘for...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 10:46


WINNERS & LOSERS: Energy stocks up, Ceres Power extends rally

The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Monday.

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FTSE 100 winners

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Metlen Energy & Metals PLC, up 2.1%...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 10:36


IN BRIEF: Star Energy sells Croatia geothermal outfit to free up cash

Star Energy Group PLC - Lincoln, England-based energy producer in the UK - Agrees to sell subsidiary in Croatia, IGeoPen doo, to Enna Geo doo...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 10:32


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Goldman Sachs and Citi cut Sainsbury

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

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FTSE 100

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Peel Hunt lifts Hiscox price target to 1,790 (1,750) pence - ’buy’

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UBS cuts...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 09:50


IN BRIEF: FRP Advisory Group partner shareholders agree new lock-in

FRP Advisory Group PLC - London-based business advisor, including insolvency and corporate finance - Partner shareholders, including Chief Executive Officer Geoff Rowley and Chief Operating...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 09:32


NB Private Equity has ‘exit-ready companies’ but Iran war hits timing

NB Private Equity Partners Ltd on Monday warned that the Middle East conflict has brought ‘renewed uncertainty around exit timing’.

Nonetheless, the private equity investor...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 09:21


Early market roundup: FTSE flat amid Iran focus; UK’s Kyle in Berlin

Stock prices in London opened mixed on Monday as all eyes were on the US and Iran, with the latter proposing to end its chokehold...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 09:20


IN BRIEF: GCP Infrastructure sees no hit from end to UK price support

GCP Infrastructure Investments Ltd - closed-ended investment company advised by Gravis Capital Management Ltd that provides exposure to UK infrastructure debt - Declares 1.75 pence...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 09:06


IN BRIEF: Kier Group property director sells £340,000 in shares

Kier Group PLC - Manchester, England-based infrastructure services, construction and property investment - Leigh Thomas, managing director of Property, sells 160,000 shares at £2.11, worth...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 08:53


Harworth gets planning nod for Microsoft data centre near Leeds

Harworth Group PLC on Monday said the local planning committee in Leeds, England has passed a resolution to approve the planning application from Harworth and...

Mon, 27/04/2026 - 08:39


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