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SSE PLC share price ticks up in London as Jan 30 dividend nears — what to watch next

SSE PLC share price ticks up in London as Jan 30 dividend nears — what to watch next

SSE shares edged up 0.1% to 2,358 pence in early London trading Tuesday, after a 1.5% gain Monday. Volume remained thin, with about 308,000 shares traded versus a three-month average of 3.6 million. Investors await an interim dividend payment and scrip share admission on Jan. 30, followed by a Q3 trading update on Feb. 4. UK 10-year gilt yields rose to 4.509%, keeping utilities in focus.
27 January 2026
Ofwat warns on South East Water outage as Severn Trent, United Utilities shares fall

Ofwat warns on South East Water outage as Severn Trent, United Utilities shares fall

Around 25,000 homes in Kent and Sussex lost water after a new supply failure at South East Water, prompting Ofwat to flag concern and launch a review. Shares in Severn Trent, United Utilities, and Pennon fell up to 2.6% as scrutiny intensified. South East Water is using tankers and bottled-water stations while restoring pressure, with full service expected by Wednesday. Some homes have faced four days without water.
13 January 2026

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  • Kuwait Refinery Hit Amid Iran-Israel Conflict Affecting Gulf Energy Supplies
    March 20, 2026, 8:05 AM EDT. A fire at Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery followed another drone strike linked to Iran, intensifying concerns over Gulf energy infrastructure amid regional conflict. The incident occurred a day after Qatar's Ras Laffan facility was targeted. Iran pledged retaliation following an Israeli strike damaging its South Pars gas field, a key energy source. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed victory against Iran, signaling the conflict's potential end but hinted at a possible ground offensive. Iranian officials maintained missile production despite ongoing bombardments. The war dampened New Year celebrations across Iran and the Gulf, with Tehran still facing Israeli bombardments. The escalating attacks threaten significant disruption to oil and gas supplies flowing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global energy markets.
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