Among the companies with reports and trading updates today are Aviva, Balfour Beatty, Flutter Entertainment and Hammerson.
The UK inflation rate increased to 2.2 per cent last month, largely due to gas and electricity prices falling by less than they did a year ago, according to the Office for National Statistics.
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AstraZeneca crowned as Britain’s first £200bn firm
AstraZeneca has become the first UK firm to be valued at £200billion as its ambitious push into developing a pipeline of cancer drugs pays off.
In another boost for chief executive Pascal Soriot, as well as an army of investors, shares in the pharmaceuticals giant rose 1.1 per cent, or 140p, to a record 12,920p close.
Inflation rises above 2 per cent in first increase this year
Inflation rose above 2 per cent in July in the first increase this year, official figures have shown.
The Office for National Statistics said the rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation rose to 2.2 per cent in the 12 months to July, up from 2 per cent in June.
UK inflation rate rose to 2.2% last month
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BUSINESS LIVE: UK inflation rises to 2.2%; Balfour Beatty profits jump; Flutter enjoys strong second quarter
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