Latest News in the UK financial Market

 Based on the latest reports from September 2, 2025, here is a summary of the current news in the UK financial market:

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Market Performance & Economic News:

 The FTSE 100 and other European stocks were mixed or slightly down in early trading, as investors awaited key economic data, including a flash estimate of the eurozone consumer price index (CPI).

Long-term UK government borrowing costs have surged to a 27-year high.

The price of gold has reached a new record high, surpassing $3,550, as investors seek "safe haven" assets amid market volatility and political uncertainty.


Company and Business Updates:


Johnson Service Group PLC reported a rise in first-half profit and announced a new £25 million share buyback program.

Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC saw its shares slide despite reporting stronger-than-expected first-half results and a narrowed loss.

Caledonia Investments PLC has sold its minority interest in Stonehage Fleming Family & Partners Ltd.

Uniphar PLC increased its dividend after an interim profit jump, citing "robust demand."

Sirius Real Estate Ltd has completed the acquisition of two business parks and a development site in the UK and Germany.

Plus500 has secured a new clearing membership with ICE Clear Europe.

Centrica  announced that two UK nuclear power stations in which it has a 20% stake have been granted one-year life extensions.

Revolut is holding a secondary share sale for employees that values the company at $75 billion (£55 billion). 

Other Notable Headlines:

UK house prices have seen a surprise fall due to high mortgage costs.

There is a new fraud law in the UK that poses a prosecution risk to companies.

Reports indicate that the Bank of England is facing pressure regarding rising gilt yields.

The London Stock Exchange has also welcomed a number of companies to its markets and highlighted new analytics products for traders.


Muhammad Gambo 

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