Today in the UK stock market: Trump reportedly intends to withdraw from the Iran war, and the UK stock market rose slightly.

Investing.com - UK stocks rise Tuesday; earlier reports said U.S. President Donald Trump is willing to end the conflict with Iran without reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while the pound strengthened. European markets were mixed, and data showed the UK economy grew 0.1% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025.

As of 07:25 GMT, the blue-chip FT 100 index was up 0.2%, and the pound versus the U.S. dollar GBP/USD rose 0.1% to 1.3202. Germany’s DAX index was up 0.1%, while France’s CAC 40 index fell 0.2%.

According to a report from The Wall Street Journal late on Monday, Trump told senior officials that even if the Strait of Hormuz remained largely blocked, he would be willing to end military actions against Iran.

Based on the report, Trump and his team concluded that efforts to fully reopen this key shipping corridor could extend the conflict to far beyond his preferred four-to-six week timeframe. Officials said the government is currently inclined to scale back hostilities after achieving core goals, which include weakening Iran’s naval capabilities and reducing its missile stockpile.

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UK Market Wrap

Based on the final GDP data released Tuesday, the UK economy grew 0.1% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025, in line with preliminary estimates. Breakdown data showed that public sector activity increased during the period, while private sector activity declined. Consumer spending rose only 0.1% quarter-on-quarter, down from the prior estimate of 0.2%. Business investment fell 2.5% quarter-on-quarter, versus the earlier data of -2.7%. Net trade dragged down GDP growth by 0.5 percentage points. Due to rounding adjustments, the UK’s full-year 2025 GDP growth rate was revised up from 1.3% to 1.4%.

Raspberry Pi Holding Company (LON:RPI) reported that full-year adjusted EBITDA rose 25%, even as memory costs surged and prices jumped significantly, while demand remained steady—prompting Jefferies to raise its 2026 revenue forecast by 42%. The Cambridge-based single-board computer manufacturer said its annual adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2025 was $46.4 million, up from $37.2 million the prior year. Revenue rose 25% from $259.5 million to $323.2 million.

A.G.Barr PLC (LON:BAG) said its annual adjusted profit before tax for the year ended Jan. 31 was £65.8 million, up 12.5% year-on-year and above the £65.4 million analyst forecast cited by LSEG data. Revenue increased 4% to £437.3 million, and adjusted earnings per share were 44.24 pence. The Scottish maker of soft drinks Irn-Bru said its move into energy drinks and healthy drinks will help offset a small rise in costs related to the conflict in the Middle East.

Severfield PLC (LON:SFR) said it expects full-year profit before tax for its fiscal year ending March 2026 to be in line with market expectations of £10.2 million. The UK structural steel manufacturer also reported net debt of about £28.0 million, lower than the company-compiled consensus forecast of £48.5 million, thanks to strong cash management.

Future PLC (LON:FUTR) cut its full-year guidance by 15% to 20%, citing difficulties in dealing with the shift in traffic from Google’s derived audiences. The Bath-based media company said direct advertising revenue is expected to grow year-on-year, while declines in revenue at Go.Compare and its B2B division were partly offset in the first half and are expected to grow in the second half.

Hilton Foods Group (LON:HFG) reported on Tuesday full-year results for fiscal year 2025, with adjusted profit before tax of £73.0 million, in line with earlier guidance. The company reiterated its adjusted profit before tax guidance range for fiscal year 2026 of £60.0 million to £65.0 million. The food packaging specialist announced a strategic review aimed at strengthening its core red meat business, while also seeking improvements in efficiency and profit margins.

3i Infrastructure Company (LON:3IN) published an update on performance for the period from Oct. 1, 2025 to March 30, 2026, indicating that the company is on track to meet its full-year return target. The portfolio is expected to deliver 8-10% returns, with FLAG performing strongly during the period as artificial intelligence workloads continue to support demand for subsea connectivity.

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