FTSE 100 Up 0.03% on US-Iran Talks

FTSE 100 rose 0.03% and GBP/USD climbed to 1.3566 as reports of renewed US‑Iran direct talks emerged.
AB Dynamics posted H1 sales £49 m (‑16% YoY) and order intake £64 m, shares gaining about 4% in early trading.
Imperial Brands reaffirmed FY26 guidance of high‑single‑digit EPS growth, ≥5% adjusted operating profit growth and ≥£2.2 bn free cash flow.
UK retail sales jumped 3.6% YoY in March, driven by 6.8% food sales rise, outpacing 12‑month average.