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 Intertek rejects higher £8.9bn approach from Swedish suitor 9 May 2026 South East Water boss to step down after damning report by MPs 9 May 2026 HSBC sees shareholder pushback against chair at AGM amid climate action concerns 8 May 2026 Survey reveals how first-time buyers are achieving dream home on a budget 8 May 2026 London stocks drift lower as Middle East tension simmers 8 May 2026 Burberry bets on British heritage and Gen Z as turnaround to be... 8 May 2026 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.