3i Infrastructure to write down DNS:NET value amid refinancing worry

3i Infrastructure PLC on Monday said developments at German telecommunications provider DNS:NET clouded ‘another strong period’ in the four months to January.

The Jersey-based infrastructure investor...

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 10:16


LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Jefferies cuts BAE; Citi raises Anglo American

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

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Shore Capital cuts Lloyds Banking to ’sell’ (hold) - price target 91 (84)...

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 10:14


UK business optimism rises as manufacturing activity climbs in January

Job cutting in the UK’s manufacturing sector fell to its weakest since job losses started 15 months ago as growth in activity in the sector...

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 09:54


UK growth to slow and business investment to contract amid tax hikes

Britain’s economic growth will slow sharply in 2026 as tax hikes and spending cuts are expected to continue having an impact, according to a report.

The...

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 09:53


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 falls ahead of UK manufacturing data

London’s blue chip index opened lower on Monday as a drop in metal prices impacted mining stocks just before the release of UK manufacturing purchasing...

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 09:29


UK PM indicates desire for closer defence ties with EU ahead of talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated he wants to work more closely with Europe on defence, as trade talks between the EU and UK...

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 09:27


UK PM Keir Starmer hints at comeback for ‘fantastic’ Angela Rayner

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has a ‘future role to play’ in government.

Rayner resigned in September after...

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 07:26


UK annual house price growth rises more than expected in January

UK house price growth rose more than expected in January, according to a report published on Monday.

The Nationwide house price index showed UK house price...

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 07:15


UK should talk itself up more, says Starmer on return from China

Britain needs to be better at talking itself up, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said as he returned from leading a trade delegation to China.

Reflecting on...

Sun, 01/02/2026 - 11:00


UK, Japan agree to deepen defence and security cooperation

The UK and Japan agreed to strengthen defence and economic ties, visiting Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday, after his bid to forge closer...

Sun, 01/02/2026 - 10:50


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