UK Stocks-Factors to watch on March 24
24/03/2026 05:16
March 24 (Reuters) - Britain's FTSE 100 .FTSE index is seen opening down on Tuesday, with futures FFIc1 down 0.41%. * SHELL: Shell SHEL.L is concerned that the Iran war could impact long-term confidence in the affordability and security of natural gas supplies, the company's president of integrated gas said. * BP: The United Steelworkers said BP BP.L engaged in unfair labour practices by locking out nearly 800 workers at its Whiting, Indiana, oil refinery, and urged the company to resume contract talks. * UNILEVER: The Ben & Jerry's Foundation said on Monday it had won a court ruling to join a lawsuit challenging its ultimate parent company, The Magnum Ice Cream Company MICCT.AS, where Unilever ULVR.L has 19.9% stake, over contractual obligations and independence. * ENERGY COSTS: British supermarkets will soon be able to sell plug-in s olar panels , the government said on Tuesday, as part of a push to help curb fossil fuel use and protect households from soaring energy costs. The government is also considering expanding regulatory powers to tackle energy price gouging and profiteering. * OIL: Oil prices rose on Tuesday on supply fears, as Iran denied it had talks with the United States to end the war in the Gulf. * GOLD: Gold prices fell more than 1% on Tuesday, extending their slide to a tenth straight session. * COPPER: London copper slipped on Tuesday, giving back part of the previous session’s relief rally. * FTSE: The UK's FTSE 100 eased on Monday, recovering from sharp losses earlier after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a pause on military strikes against Iranian power plants. * UK CORPORATE DIARY:
| Bellway | BWY.L | HY results |
| S4 Capital | SFOR.L | FY results |
| Kingfisher | KGF.L | FY results |
| YouGov | YOU.L | HY results |