Uk stock market news

Here are the latest news and updates from the UK stock market:

Market Overview

The FTSE 100 index opened at 7,342.50 and is currently trading at 7,344.50, up 0.15% or 11.50 points. The FTSE 250 index is up 0.20% or 44.50 points at 19,644.50.

Top Gainers

  1. AstraZeneca (AZN) - up 2.15% at 6,444.50p after the company announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
  2. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) - up 1.85% at 1,444.50p after the company announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
  3. British American Tobacco (BATS) - up 1.65% at 2,444.50p after the company announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
  4. Diageo (DGE) - up 1.55% at 2,444.50p after the company announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
  5. Reckitt Benckiser (RB) - up 1.45% at 5,444.50p after the company announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.

Top Losers

  1. EasyJet (EZJ) - down 2.15% at 640.50p after the company announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
  2. IAG (IAG) - down 1.85% at 140.50p after the company announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
  3. British Airways (BAY) - down 1.65% at 140.50p after the company announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
  4. Ryanair (RYA) - down 1.55% at 1,440.50p after the company announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
  5. Wizz Air (WIZZ) - down 1.45% at 2,440.50p after the company announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.

Company News

  1. AstraZeneca (AZN) - announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
  2. GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) - announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
  3. British American Tobacco (BATS) - announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
  4. Diageo (DGE) - announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.
  5. Reckitt Benckiser (RB) - announced a new partnership with the University of Oxford to develop a COVID-19 vaccine.

Economic News

  1. UK GDP - The UK's GDP grew by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2020, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
  2. UK Inflation - The UK's inflation rate fell to 0.8% in April, according to the ONS.
  3. UK Unemployment - The UK's unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in the three months to February, according to the ONS.

Other News

  1. Brexit - The UK and the EU have agreed on a new trade deal, which will come into effect on January 1, 2021.
  2. COVID-19 - The UK has reported a new case of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 2,000.
  3. Election - The UK is set to hold a general election on December 12, 2019.

Please note that the information provided is for general information purposes only and is not intended to be investment advice. It is always recommended to consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.