The UK is replacing the EU’s freedom of movement with a points-based immigration system where applicants will have to score at least 70 points to be considered for a visa.
The price of shares in banking giant Barclays climbed by 6.91% after it said the return on tangible equity had been resilient despite the COVID crisis.
Builders’ merchant Grafton Group saw its share price drop by 5.61% after it said that UK distribution levels were at around 10% of normal levels.
Shares in broadcasting software developer Mirada climbed by 23.87% after reporting a five-fold increase in EBITDA for the year ended 31st March.
Plus500 saw its share price increase by 4.12% after saying that customer activity has remained heightened since the end of the first quarter.
Shares in AIM-listed STM Group jumped 23.33% to 27.75p following the publication of its results for 2019.
The price of shares in FTSE 250 hobby goods manufacturer Games Workshop climbed 12.22% despite the firm cutting guidance for the year ended 31st May.
The price of shares in FTSE 100 equipment rental and retail business Ashtead rose by 7.10% to 1,960p after it posted a trading update.
Shares in AIM-listed training business Mind Gym climbed by 10.86% after the firm reported that revenues for the year ended 31st March would be up by 15%.
Self storage business Lok’nStore Group saw its share price increase by 9.53% after posting a rise in revenues for the six months ended 31st January.
