Merck KGaA Agrees to Buy Silence Therapeutics for $1.3 Billion
The all-cash agreement offers $20 per ADS and values Silence’s equity at approximately $1.3 billion. Shareholder, court and regulatory approvals remain necessary.
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Capital-market reporting from London and the United Kingdom.
UK Unemployment Eases to 4.7% in June–August
The ONS October 20 release estimates employment at 75.3% and unemployment at 4.7% for June–August 2026. Small quarterly movements remain subject to survey uncertainty.
GSK Reports Early Ris-Rez Results in Lung-Cancer Trial
At one dose, 11 of 18 evaluable patients responded. Small groups and safety findings limit conclusions; Ris-Rez remains investigational, not an approved treatment.
Smarter Web Adds 83 Bitcoin, Taking Treasury Holdings to 2,830 BTC
Smarter Web disclosed an 83-Bitcoin purchase costing £5,202,111, lifting holdings to 2,830 BTC. Its update also sets out a reduction in a Bitcoin-secured credit facility.
BT Launches AI Business Portfolio: What Its Missed-Call Estimate Means
BT's new portfolio includes call-handling tools and a free adoption hub. Its £3.7 billion estimate is a survey-based model, not measured savings from the product.
FTSE 100 December Futures Edge Higher in London’s Ongoing Session
ICE’s delayed December contract snapshot showed 10,702.50 points and a 0.234% gain. This is an intraday futures report, not London’s closing result.
FTSE 100 rose 0.80% during live trade
FTSE 100 open update: 10,743.44 GBP, +0.80% against the previous close, with session status, range and source timing stated.
FTSE 100 September 16 Archive: 10,688.47-Point Provider Reading
The saved provider record showed 10,688.47 points and +0.28%. The historical close was not independently authenticated against an administrator archive in this review.
FTSE 100 gains 0.26% after a nearly flat September 16 opening
London's blue-chip index was at 10,685.37 in a delayed 08:47:17 UTC quote, above its opening level but below the morning high.
FTSE 250 rises 0.36%, trading near its September 16 morning high
The mid-cap benchmark reached 23,905.58 in a delayed London-morning snapshot, with most of its gain coming after a near-flat opening.
FTSE 100 closed 0.37% lower on 15 September 2026
FTSE 100 closed market update: 10,658.13 GBP, -0.37% versus the previous close, with the exact session and quote timestamp identified.
FTSE 100 fell 0.75% to 10,616.99 in intraday trade
FTSE 100 open update: 10,616.99, -0.75%, with source status and timestamp stated for 15 September 2026.