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LSE:FGP 29 November 2025 - 6 January 2026

UK rail disruption: Whitehaven replacement buses suspended as Blackburn points failure delays Northern trains

UK rail disruption: Whitehaven replacement buses suspended as Blackburn points failure delays Northern trains

Northern suspended rail replacement buses between Corkickle and Whitehaven on Tuesday due to severe weather, leaving no alternative transport on a stretch closed for urgent repairs. Trains are turning back at Corkickle or Whitehaven, and some tickets are valid on TransPennine Express. The closure follows unstable ground found at Bransty Tunnel, with repairs set to run until May 2026. Snow and ice warnings remain in effect across much of the UK.
6 January 2026
UK Stock Market Today (11 December 2025): FTSE 100 Closes Higher Near Record Highs After Fed Cut as BoE Bets Build

UK Stock Market Today (11 December 2025): FTSE 100 Closes Higher Near Record Highs After Fed Cut as BoE Bets Build

The FTSE 100 closed at 9,711.47 on Thursday, up 0.6%, staying just below its record high set in November. The session followed a third straight US Federal Reserve rate cut and rising bets the Bank of England will ease policy next week. The FTSE 250 was flat, while AIM All-Share edged higher. Oracle shares fell 11% after weak results, fueling renewed concern over AI-linked tech valuations.
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Rate‑Cut Bets Grow Ahead of Fed and BoE Decisions (10 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Rate‑Cut Bets Grow Ahead of Fed and BoE Decisions (10 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.2–0.4% at around 9,660–9,680 on December 10, 2025, while the FTSE 250 slipped 0.2–0.4% to near 21,830–21,865. Traders positioned ahead of a possible US Federal Reserve rate cut and a potential Bank of England move next week. HSBC, Standard Chartered, FirstGroup, Volution, and Ocado were among key movers. European markets fell, with the Stoxx 600 down about 0.2%.
UK Stock Market Biggest Gainers Today (10 December 2025): Small-Cap Surge as FirstGroup, Made Tech & ProCook Jump

UK Stock Market Biggest Gainers Today (10 December 2025): Small-Cap Surge as FirstGroup, Made Tech & ProCook Jump

Made Tech Group surged 18.5% after raising full-year guidance on strong H1 results. ProBiotix Health, Bisichi, and Wishbone Gold also posted double-digit gains on earnings and contract news. The FTSE 100 edged up 0.1% to 9,648 in early trade, while the FTSE 250 slipped 0.2% as traders awaited the US Fed’s rate decision. Retail stocks lagged after weak November sales data.
Wimbledon Station Incident Today: Man Dies as Emergency on Line Triggers Major Rail Chaos Between London and Surrey

Wimbledon Station Incident Today: Man Dies as Emergency on Line Triggers Major Rail Chaos Between London and Surrey

A man died after being found on the tracks near Wimbledon station Monday afternoon, prompting emergency services to close all rail lines in the area. National Rail warned of major disruption between London and Surrey, stranding thousands of commuters. South Western Railway and Thameslink services face cancellations, delays, and diversions, with disruption expected to last all day. British Transport Police have launched an investigation.
8 December 2025
Avanti West Coast ‘Ghost Train’: Why the 7am Manchester–London Express Will Run Empty for Five Months

Avanti West Coast ‘Ghost Train’: Why the 7am Manchester–London Express Will Run Empty for Five Months

From 15 December 2025, Avanti West Coast’s 7:00 Manchester–London express will run daily with no passengers, following a ruling by the Office of Rail and Road. The train will operate as empty coaching stock for at least five months, with commuters forced to take slower alternatives. Four other Avanti services will also lose passenger rights under the same decision.
1 December 2025
Wigan Rail Chaos: Signalling Fault Causes Hour‑Long Delays on Northern, Avanti and TPE Trains

Wigan Rail Chaos: Signalling Fault Causes Hour‑Long Delays on Northern, Avanti and TPE Trains

A major signalling fault near Wigan North Western blocked all rail lines from 13:27 to 22:13 GMT on Saturday, causing widespread disruption across the North West. Trains on Northern, Avanti West Coast, and TransPennine Express routes were cancelled or delayed by up to an hour, with some services skipping Wigan entirely. Residual delays continued into the night as services recovered.
29 November 2025
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