UK stocks are expected to open at their highest levels in four weeks on Thursday with sentiment lifted by forecast-beating ...

Lloyds Bank increased its bad debt provision in the first quarter citing downside risks from the impact of US tariffs, while profits fell on the back of higher costs.

London open The FTSE 100 is expected to open 57 points higher on Thursday, having closed up 0.37% on Wednesday at 8,494.85.