1. Ashtead paves way for primary listing switch to US in new blow to London
FTSE 100-listed Ashtead said it was “substantially a US business”, with the majority of profits coming from across the Atlantic and its headquarters already there.
2. FTSE 100 Live
Miners weigh on fresh China fears.
3. British Gas owner Centrica boosts share buyback programme by £300mln
Additional repurchases would mean the British Gas owner had bought back £1.5 billion worth of shares, or 20% of its issued capital, since November 2022, a statement said.
4. Games Workshop, Amazon agree creative terms for Warhammer adaptation
In a statement released this morning, Games Workshop said it has “now agreed creative guidelines and reached a final agreement”.
5. Energy bill hike seen again in April as extra household charges loom
According to consultancy Cornwall Insight, Ofgem’s energy price cap is expected to be set at £1,762 for the three months from April, reflecting a 1% increase from January’s level.