FTSE 100 bosses match UK average yearly pay by 6 Jan lunch
FTSE 100 chief executives earn the median UK worker's annual salary by lunchtime on 6 January, highlighting a stark pay gap. Explore the data and calls for reform.
FTSE 100 chief executives earn the median UK worker's annual salary by lunchtime on 6 January, highlighting a stark pay gap. Explore the data and calls for reform.
A new report reveals FTSE 100 CEOs earn £4.4m on average, 113 times a typical UK worker. They surpass the median annual wage in under three days. Read the full analysis.
A new report reveals FTSE 100 CEOs earn 113 times the average UK worker. They surpass the median annual salary by midday on January 6th. Read the full analysis on executive pay gaps.
The FTSE 100 index surged past the 10,000-point milestone on its first day of 2026 trading, setting a new intraday record. Discover the market drivers and expert analysis for the year ahead.
The FTSE 100 index of top UK companies surged past 10,000 points for the first time ever on the first trading day of 2026. Discover what this historic rally means for investors and the UK economy.
The FTSE 100 surged past 10,000 points for the first time ever on its first trading day of 2026. Discover what this historic rally means for UK investors and pensions.
The UK's FTSE 100 index has surged past 10,000 points for the first time, capping a stellar year with over 20% growth. Discover what drove the rally and the outlook for 2026.
The UK's FTSE 100 index has surged past the 10,000-point milestone for the first time ever, capping a stellar year with over 20% growth. Discover what drove the rally and the outlook for UK markets.
London's FTSE 100 index has smashed through the 10,000-point barrier for the first time ever, marking a historic start to 2026. Discover the stocks driving this rally and what it means for UK markets.
London's FTSE 100 index has smashed through the 10,000-point barrier for the first time ever, marking a historic start to 2026. Discover the sectors driving this monumental rally.
The UK's FTSE 100 index has surged past the 10,000-point milestone, hitting a record intraday high. Discover what's driving this historic rally and what it means for investors.
The UK's FTSE 100 index surged 21.5% in 2025, its strongest annual performance since 2009, outperforming major US and European rivals. Discover the sectors that drove the growth.
The FTSE 100 surged 21.5% in 2025, its strongest performance since the 2009 recovery, led by mining, defence, and finance shares. Discover the key drivers and market outlook.
The FTSE 100 closed up 74.18 points at 9,940.71, buoyed by strong gains in mining shares. Discover the key movers and market drivers on the penultimate trading day of 2025.
The FTSE 100 edged lower in subdued post-Christmas trade, while the FTSE 250 gained on news of a £543 million takeover of International Personal Finance. Get the full market wrap.
The FTSE 100 closed higher on Tuesday, buoyed by stronger-than-expected US economic growth and a rise in UK business confidence. Discover the key market movers and economic data driving sentiment.
The FTSE 100 closed lower on Monday as business surveys point to a disappointing year for private sector growth. Gold hits a new record high while US equities rally. Read the full market analysis.
FTSE 250 firm Rank, owner of Mecca Bingo, reveals a €7.1m payment fraud in its Spanish business, sparking a 9% share price fall. Read the latest on the investigation.
BP announces Meg O'Neill as its new chief executive, making her the first woman to lead a top-five global oil company. Discover the details behind the leadership change and its implications for the energy giant's future strategy.
BP makes history by hiring Meg O'Neill as its new CEO, the first woman to lead a top-five global oil firm. Murray Auchincloss departs after less than two years. Read the full story.
The FTSE 100 surged 102 points on Monday as markets priced in a likely interest rate cut from the Bank of England this week. Discover the key drivers and expert analysis.
The FTSE 100 gained 0.2% on Thursday, with investor optimism for a US interest rate cut outweighing news of the UK construction sector's sharpest contraction in over five years. Discover the market movers and key data.
The FTSE 100 ended a winning week up 1.9% despite Premier Inn owner Whitbread plunging 11% on a £50m business rates hit from the Budget. Discover the full market movers.
FTSE 250 gains 0.9% as UK assets hold steady post-Budget. Banks rally on rate cut hopes while bookmakers face tax headwinds. Full market analysis inside.
FTSE 100 climbs and pound strengthens as Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers a 'tolerable' Budget with £26bn in tax rises to bolster fiscal headroom against future economic shocks.
London's FTSE 100 gained 74.62 points as banking stocks rallied amid speculation Chancellor Rachel Reeves will spare the sector from additional taxes in Wednesday's budget announcement.
London markets rallied as banking stocks surged on reports Chancellor Rachel Reeves will spare banks from tax hikes in Wednesday's Budget. The FTSE 100 gained 0.8% while the pound strengthened to $1.3183.
EasyJet defies French air traffic strikes and fuel costs with profits rising to £650 million. Discover how the budget airline's holidays arm boosted performance.
London's FTSE 100 closed higher on Friday despite disappointing retail figures and rising government borrowing. Discover how markets reacted ahead of next week's Budget.
Budget airline EasyJet defies French air traffic control strikes and rising costs, posting a £650 million annual profit. Discover how its holidays arm boosted performance.