UK Economy

Legal & General share price slips as tariff jitters rattle London trade — what to watch next for LGEN

Shares of Legal & General Group Plc dipped Monday amid a wider selloff sparked by new tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, rattling risk appetite. The stock slipped 0.7% to 263.9 pence, fluctuating between 262.3 and 266.5 pence during the session.

19 January 2026

LSE:LGEN·Stock Market·UK Economy

Severn Trent share price rises as UK water outages drag regulators back into focus

Severn Trent Plc shares climbed 1.8% to 2,886 pence on Monday, nearing the day’s peak. The stock fluctuated between 2,832.4p and 2,892.0p and remains just shy of its 52-week high at 2,912.0p. The company’s market cap stands around 8.68 billion pounds, with a dividend yield of 4.35%. Peer United Utilities edged up 0.8%.

19 January 2026

LSE:SVT·Stock Market·UK Economy

SSE share price hits fresh 52-week high as UK wind auction pricing sinks in; traders eye Feb 4 update

SSE Plc shares ticked up 0.1% to 2,345 pence by 0922 GMT, having climbed to 2,352 pence earlier on Monday, marking a new one-year peak. The stock stood 2 pence above Friday’s close, with early trading volume hitting 130,320 shares.

19 January 2026

Energy Sector·LSE:SSE·Stock Market·UK Economy

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

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. https://www.gbnews.com/money/asda-to-axe-staff-poor-performance-restructure

18 January 2026

UK Economy

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

Legal & General Group Plc 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.

18 January 2026

Inflation·LSE:LGEN.L·Stock Market·UK Economy

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

Legal & General Group Plc 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.

17 January 2026

LSE:LGEN.L·Stock Market·UK Economy

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

Severn Trent 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 dates back to Jan. 2.

17 January 2026

LSE:SVT.L·Stock Market·UK Economy

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

SSE Plc shares climbed 1.12% to finish at 2,343 pence on Friday, hitting a fresh 52-week peak. The UK utility outpaced a flat broader market despite lighter trading volumes.

17 January 2026

LSE:SSE.L·Stock Market·UK Economy

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

NatWest Group Plc shares ended Friday at 652.8 pence, 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.

17 January 2026

LSE:NWG·Stock Market·UK Economy

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

Experian 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.

16 January 2026

LSE:EXPN.L·Stock Market·UK Economy

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

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%.

16 January 2026

LSE:NG·Renewable Energy·Stock Market·UK Economy

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

NatWest Group Plc shares ended Thursday’s session 1.4% higher at 639 pence, positioning the stock for attention when London markets reopen Friday.

16 January 2026

LSE:BARC·LSE:HSBA·LSE:LLOY·LSE:NWG·Stock Market·UK Economy

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

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%.

15 January 2026

NYSE:MA·Stock Market·UK Economy

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

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.

15 January 2026

FTSE 100·LSE:ASHM·LSE:BARC·LSE:DNLM·LSE:HSBA·LSE:LLOY·LSE:NWG·LSE:SDR·Stock Market·UK Economy

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

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.

15 January 2026

UK Economy

Lloyds hit with data watchdog questions as Barclays, NatWest buybacks keep UK bank shares in focus

The Guardian reported that Britain’s data watchdog is probing Lloyds Banking Group over its use of staff banking data amid union pay negotiations, sparking new concerns about how major lenders manage customer information. https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/13/lloyds-banking-group-staff-data-pay-talks-ico-accounts

15 January 2026

LSE:BARC·LSE:LLOY·LSE:NWG·Stock Market·UK Economy

Tesco stock rises after buyback filing as UK spending signals stay shaky

Tesco PLC shares edged up 0.9% to 425.1 pence in early London trading Thursday. The stock gained 3.8 pence during the session, fluctuating between 422.9 and 426.2 pence.

15 January 2026

LSE:TSCO·Stock Market·UK Economy

3i Group share price jumps as UK GDP beats forecasts and investors look to Jan 29 update

3i Group shares jumped 3.8% to 3,150 pence in early Thursday trading, outperforming the slightly stronger broader market.

15 January 2026

LSE:III·Stock Market·UK Economy

National Grid plc stock edges up in London as gilt yields slide — what to watch next

National Grid shares ticked up in early London trade Thursday, rising 0.6% to 1,174 pence, following a 1,167 pence finish.

15 January 2026

LSE:NG·Stock Market·UK Economy

NatWest share price rises in early London trade after fresh buyback filing — what to watch next

NatWest Group shares climbed 1.2% to 637.8 pence by 0850 GMT on Thursday, pushing ahead of the broader FTSE as the bank announced additional buybacks in routine filings.

15 January 2026

LSE:NWG·Stock Market·UK Economy

UK Economy 15 January 2026 - 19 January 2026