UK stocks edged higher on Thursday, with strong gains from Whitbread and Rolls-Royce providing a lift, as market sentiment ...

Publishing and exhibitions group Informa said on Thursday that it had delivered "further strong growth" in Q1, with ...

Shares in ship broker Clarkson slumped on Thursday after the company issued a profit warning, citing the impact of US tariffs ...

Chemicals business Synthomer said on Thursday that underlying earnings and margins had both improved year-on-year during Q1 ...

Rolls-Royce reported a "strong" start to the year and said that it expected to be able to offset the hit from US trade ...

Building materials distributor Travis Perkins said on Thursday that it has sold its specialist floor kit, i-joist and ...

Student accommodation business Unite has entered into a joint venture framework agreement with Manchester Metropolitan ...

Information technology services business Computacenter said on Thursday that it had delivered a "good performance" in Q1, ...

National Grid has announced that chief executive John Pettigrew is to leave the role after nearly a decade as head of the ...

Lloyds Bank increased its bad debt provision in the first quarter citing downside risks from the impact of US tariffs, while profits fell on the back of higher costs.

London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 57 points higher on Thursday, having closed up 0.37% on Wednesday at 8,494.85.

Profits at heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar fell in the first quarter as a result of weaker volumes and pricing.