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UK Economy News 15 January 2026 - 18 January 2026

Asda job cuts: 150 roles at risk as depot shake-up and Evri move follow Christmas slump

Asda job cuts: 150 roles at risk as depot shake-up and Evri move follow Christmas slump

LONDON, Jan 18, 2026, 21:35 GMT Asda has launched redundancy consultations that may threaten over 150 jobs, UK media reported Sunday. The talks come as the retailer looks to revamp parts of its distribution network. Gbnews The reviews follow a disappointing Christmas trading stretch, during which the grocer lost ground to competitors. Sales reportedly dropped 4.2% over the festive season,…
18 January 2026
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Legal & General share price watch: LGEN heads into Monday with UK inflation, gilts and March results in focus

Legal & General share price watch: LGEN heads into Monday with UK inflation, gilts and March results in focus

London, January 18, 2026, 09:43 GMT — Market closed Legal & General Group Plc (LGEN.L) shares slipped 0.11% to 265.8 pence Friday, showing little momentum as the week wrapped up. Roughly 35.8 million shares traded hands. The stock’s dividend yield hovered around 8% at that close, according to Hargreaves Lansdown. (Hargreaves Lansdown) This is crucial since life insurers are tightly…
18 January 2026
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Legal & General stock slips — the UK data calendar that could move LGEN next week

Legal & General stock slips — the UK data calendar that could move LGEN next week

London, Jan 17, 2026, 09:30 (GMT) — Market closed. Legal & General Group Plc (LGEN.L) shares ended Friday at 265.8 pence, down 0.3 pence, or 0.11%, from the prior close. With the London market closed over the weekend, investors are left to digest broader economic cues ahead of Monday’s session. (Hargreaves Lansdown) The dip is slight, yet the setup feels…
17 January 2026
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Severn Trent share price: SVT closes higher as Ofwat scrutiny keeps UK water stocks in focus

Severn Trent share price: SVT closes higher as Ofwat scrutiny keeps UK water stocks in focus

London, Jan 17, 2026, 09:24 GMT — Market closed. Severn Trent (SVT.L) closed Friday at 2,835 pence, gaining 16 pence, or 0.57%. With London markets closed for the weekend and no new company updates, trading remained quiet. The water utility’s market cap stands near £8.54 billion. Its latest disclosure on the London Stock Exchange’s Regulatory News Service (RNS) dates back…
17 January 2026
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SSE share price hits a 52-week high — here’s what could move the UK utility next week

SSE share price hits a 52-week high — here’s what could move the UK utility next week

London, Jan 17, 2026, 09:19 GMT — The market has closed. SSE Plc (SSE.L) shares climbed 1.12% to finish at 2,343 pence (£23.43) on Friday, hitting a fresh 52-week peak. The UK utility outpaced a flat broader market despite lighter trading volumes. (MarketWatch) This move is significant as SSE occupies a sweet spot between two favored investor plays: regulated electricity…
17 January 2026
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NatWest share price ends week up 2% at 652.8p as buybacks run; BoE decision, results ahead

NatWest share price ends week up 2% at 652.8p as buybacks run; BoE decision, results ahead

London, January 17, 2026, 08:53 (GMT) — Market closed. NatWest Group Plc shares ended Friday at 652.8 pence (6.53 pounds), rising 2.16%. London markets were closed over the weekend. The stock fluctuated between 636.6p and 652.8p, with roughly 18.5 million shares traded. (Investing) NatWest has jumped back into the rate trade ahead of the Bank of England’s upcoming Bank Rate…
17 January 2026
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Experian share price slides in London as traders eye next week’s Q3 update

Experian share price slides in London as traders eye next week’s Q3 update

London, 09:39 GMT, January 16, 2026 — Regular session Experian (EXPN.L) shares dropped 1.2% to 3,291 pence in early Friday trading, pulling back after a modest gain the day before. Around 137,000 shares changed hands. (MarketScreener) Coming up next: a third-quarter trading update on Jan. 21. It’s a brief note on revenue trends that could shake up near-term forecasts. Also…
16 January 2026
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National Grid share price rises in London as UK data and offshore wind auction keep utilities in focus

National Grid share price rises in London as UK data and offshore wind auction keep utilities in focus

London, Jan 16, 2026, 09:09 GMT — Regular session National Grid shares climbed 0.7% to 1,189 pence by 0853 GMT on Friday, having reached 1,191 pence earlier. The stock had closed Thursday at 1,181 pence and is trading close to its January 8 peak of 1,195.35 pence. Over the past year, the shares have gained roughly 25%. (Investorschronicle) This move…
16 January 2026
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NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

NatWest share price in focus: NWG ends higher after buyback update as UK banks ride GDP bounce

London, Jan 16, 2026, 07:54 GMT — Premarket NatWest Group Plc shares ended Thursday’s session 1.4% higher at 639 pence, positioning the stock for attention when London markets reopen Friday. (Yahoo Finance) The FTSE 100 hit a record closing high, boosted by a broad rally in UK financial stocks. Barclays, HSBC, and Lloyds all climbed, even as traders factored in…
16 January 2026
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Mastercard stock slips after UK court backs cross-border fee cap plan

Mastercard stock slips after UK court backs cross-border fee cap plan

New York, January 15, 2026, 11:28 EST — Regular session Mastercard shares dropped 0.4% to $544.6 in late morning trading following a UK High Court decision siding with Britain’s payments regulator to cap some cross-border card fees. Visa gained 0.3%, while American Express inched up 0.1%. (Reuters) The decision shines a light on just how much wiggle room the major…
15 January 2026
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UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

UK stock market today: FTSE 100 hits fresh record as Schroders jumps, Dunelm dives

London, Jan 15, 2026, 10:55 GMT — Regular session Britain’s FTSE 100 hit a fresh record on Thursday, climbing 0.45% by 1028 GMT. Strong corporate results buoyed asset managers and banks, offsetting a steep drop in Dunelm. The FTSE 250, focused on mid-caps, rose 0.7%, reaching its highest level in four years. (Reuters) The rally matters because London’s gains have…
15 January 2026
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Aldi pay rise 2026: UK staff get March bump and longer maternity pay, Ireland hits €15.40 living wage

Aldi pay rise 2026: UK staff get March bump and longer maternity pay, Ireland hits €15.40 living wage

London, Jan 15, 2026, 09:38 GMT Aldi announced it will increase pay for tens of thousands of UK workers starting in March and boost hourly rates for employees in Ireland from February, intensifying its wage and benefits investment amid fierce competition for staff. Timing is crucial. In April, Britain’s legal minimum wage for workers aged 21 and over increases, and…
15 January 2026
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  • Euronext Dublin Issues Market Notice with Data Provider Acknowledgments
    January 19, 2026, 3:31 AM EST. Euronext Dublin released a market notice highlighting data sources supporting market operations. ICE Data Services supplies select market data. Reference data comes from FactSet Research Systems Inc., which holds copyright until 2026. Additional information includes CUSIP identifiers from FactSet and SEC filings via Quartr. TradingView also credited for data services through 2026. The notice underscores Euronext Dublin's reliance on multiple licensed data providers to ensure accurate and comprehensive market information delivery to participants.
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