Business FTSE 100 up in quiet trading as defence stocks rise by News Room 16 February 2026 written by News Room 16 February 2026 0 comment Share 0FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Defence stocks were higher after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said Britain must ‘go faster’ on defence spending. Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail previous post Royal Mail warns over service delays amid storms and staff sickness next post Actor Robert Duvall, the legend of ‘Apocalypse Now’ and ‘The Godfather’, dies at 95 | Culture Ineos and Shell join up to drill for new oil and gas... 5 May 2026 HSBC profits fall slightly despite strong wealth and Hong Kong business growth 5 May 2026 Economic growth forecast for island of Ireland despite fuel supply turbulence 4 May 2026 Majority of adults who are single ‘could not cope with an unexpected... 4 May 2026 Which political parties really mean business when it comes to the City? 4 May 2026 Five suggestions to help households stretch their summer holiday budgets further 3 May 2026 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.