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LSE:WTB 26 November 2025 - 13 January 2026

UK Stock Market Today (19 December 2025): FTSE 100 Faces Volatile Session as Retail Sales Miss, Borrowing Stays Elevated and FTSE Rebalance Hits at the Close

UK Stock Market Today (19 December 2025): FTSE 100 Faces Volatile Session as Retail Sales Miss, Borrowing Stays Elevated and FTSE Rebalance Hits at the Close

FTSE 100 futures pointed to a weaker open Friday, down about 0.4%, following Thursday’s 0.7% gain after the Bank of England cut rates by 25 basis points in a narrow 5–4 vote. The FTSE Russell December quarterly review takes effect today, likely triggering index-related flows. UK retail sales data showed consumers remained cautious in November. Sterling rebounded and gilt yields rose after the BoE’s decision.
19 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Biggest Losers Today: Card Factory Plunges, Whitbread Slips as Rate-Cut Bets Grow (12 December 2025)

UK Stock Market Biggest Losers Today: Card Factory Plunges, Whitbread Slips as Rate-Cut Bets Grow (12 December 2025)

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.43% at 9,744.48 on Friday after UK GDP data showed a 0.1% contraction in October, fueling bets on a Bank of England rate cut next week. Card Factory shares plunged 22% after a profit warning, while smaller-cap stocks like Argo Blockchain and Eqtec also posted steep losses. Sterling weakened and bond prices rose.
12 December 2025
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Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB) Share Price on 3 December 2025: Budget Hit, Buybacks and 2026 Stock Forecast

Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB) Share Price on 3 December 2025: Budget Hit, Buybacks and 2026 Stock Forecast

Whitbread shares fell over 11% on 30 November after the UK Budget sharply raised business rates for large hotels, with trading volume 8% above average. As of 3 December, the stock traded near 2,415p, down about 14% year-on-year and over 25% below its 52-week high. The company expects £40–50m in extra annual costs from the new rates and plans £60m in efficiencies to offset inflation.
3 December 2025
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Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB) Stock Outlook December 2025: Budget Shock, Buybacks and Premier Inn Expansion

Whitbread PLC (LON: WTB) Stock Outlook December 2025: Budget Shock, Buybacks and Premier Inn Expansion

Whitbread shares fell 11.3% on 30 November after the company warned of a £40–50 million increase in UK business rates from 2027 due to the government’s latest Budget. The stock closed at 2,440–2,443p on 2 December, down 26% from its year high. CEO Dominic Paul called the tax change “extremely disappointing.” The company expects UK cost inflation of 7–8% in FY27 but is accelerating cost efficiencies.
2 December 2025
Whitbread PLC (LON:WTB) Stock Outlook – December 2025: Budget Shock, Buybacks and a Deeply Discounted Premier Inn Giant

Whitbread PLC (LON:WTB) Stock Outlook – December 2025: Budget Shock, Buybacks and a Deeply Discounted Premier Inn Giant

Whitbread shares plunged 11% in late November after the UK Budget rewired business rates for large commercial properties, raising Whitbread’s annual bill by £40–50m from FY27. The stock closed at 2,495–2,497p on 1 December, down 12% over the year. Trading remains resilient, and the company is increasing buybacks. Analysts still issue broadly positive forecasts.
1 December 2025
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Mitchells & Butlers Soars and Whitbread Slumps – 28 November 2025

UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Rises as Mitchells & Butlers Soars and Whitbread Slumps – 28 November 2025

The FTSE 100 closed at 9,737 on Friday, up 0.45%, with Mitchells & Butlers surging up to 11% after strong annual results. Trading volumes were lighter following a global futures outage and a shortened U.S. session. Despite gains, the FTSE 100 is set for its first monthly drop in five months. The FTSE 250 and AIM 100 also posted modest advances.
28 November 2025
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Whitbread (WTB) Share Price Today: Buyback Ramps Up as Brokers Call Premier Inn Owner ‘Undervalued’ – 26 November 2025

Whitbread (WTB) Share Price Today: Buyback Ramps Up as Brokers Call Premier Inn Owner ‘Undervalued’ – 26 November 2025

Whitbread bought 1,000 shares at an average 2,800.63p on 25 November, bringing total buybacks since May to over 6 million shares. Shares traded flat at 2,840p by late morning in London, with about 397,000 shares changing hands. Panmure Liberum raised its profit forecast, citing UK growth, while analysts’ average 12-month target stands at 3,405.63p.
26 November 2025
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