FTSE 100 rose 0.09% to open higher after Easter break as investors watch President Trump's Iran deadline.
GBP/USD slipped 0.06% to 1.3237, while DAX stayed flat and CAC 40 climbed 0.5% in Europe.
UK new car registrations rose ~6% in March; BEV sales hit record, making up 23% of registrations, below 33% 2026 target.
WH Smith named Leo Quinn Executive Chair after March 12 AGM; Andrew Harrison left board to resume CEO role for UK division.