LSE:UU 30 April 2026

United Utilities Rises Again With Thames Water in Focus
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United Utilities Rises Again With Thames Water in Focus

United Utilities shares rose 1.76% to 1,329 pence in London at 14:01 BST Tuesday, valuing the company at about £9.88 billion. The move followed weak UK labour data, which eased concerns over an imminent Bank of England rate hike. Investors weighed the company’s £800 million share sale and expanded infrastructure plan against ongoing political risk in the water sector.
May 19, 2026
UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Jumps as BoE Hold, Rolls-Royce and Glencore Drive London Rally
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UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Jumps as BoE Hold, Rolls-Royce and Glencore Drive London Rally

The FTSE 100 rose 1.6% to 10,378.82 after the Bank of England kept rates at 3.75%, while the FTSE 250 gained 1.2%. Rolls-Royce surged 7.6% on steady profit guidance; United Utilities hit a record after raising its investment plan. Glencore reported a 19% rise in copper output. Weir Group declined after a drop in orders and a CEO change.
April 30, 2026

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