Hays shares jump as profits set to reach top of guidance

Hays shares jump as profits set to reach top of guidance

The London-based firm indicated that cost controls helped to offset another quarter of weakness in the wider recruitment sector.

FTSE 100 ticks up on Vodafone, easyJet deals; Middle East worries linger

London’s FTSE 100 inched up on Friday, supported by deal-driven gains in Vodafone and easyJet, though Middle East tensions kept a lid on fur

Domestic Firms Reclaim Top Spots in UK M&A Rankings for First Half of 2026

Clifford Chance, Slaughter and May, Linklaters and Freshfields led the rankings as U.K. deal value climbed 111% year-on-year to $332.4 billi

Cohort shares rise 10% as defence tech firm beats FY26 revenue and profit forecasts

Cohort climbs 10% after beating forecasts, with strong revenue growth of 12% and confident outlook for FY26/27.

Markets pare gains over late profit booking

London firms among manufacturers eyeing U.S. investment as tariffs bite

A KPMG survey suggests tariffs are reshaping where Canadian manufacturers plan to invest.