Utilities

National Grid plc (LSE:NG.) was a stock to watch on Thursday, 22 October 2026, as investors absorbed UK inflation data that came in hotter than expected and strengthened bets on a Bank of England rate rise in November. Rising gilt yields typically weigh on …

Severn Trent Plc (LSE:SVT) was among the rate-sensitive stocks under scrutiny on Thursday, 22 October 2026. UK inflation data released earlier in the week came in hotter than expected, strengthening expectations of a Bank of England rate rise in November and pushing gilt yields …

United Utilities Group PLC (LSE:UU.) was a stock to watch on Thursday, 22 October 2026, as the market digested UK inflation data that came in hotter than expected earlier in the week. The figures strengthened expectations that the Bank of England will raise interest …

SSE PLC (LSE:SSE) is one of the FTSE 100 names attracting steady attention this week as investors juggle two powerful forces at once: an oil-driven inflation scare and a rapidly repricing interest rate outlook. On 22 October 2026, the blue-chip index ended 0.26% lower …

The shares remain under pressure following a major strategic reset announced on 7 October 2026, when Pennon launched a£550 million rights issueandcut its dividend. The shares fell around 16% that day to their lowest level in more than two decades. Rising gilt yields and …

The fall follows a 2.4% gain in the previous session and appears to reflect profit-taking amid broader market weakness and concerns about rising bond yields, which tend to weigh on utility valuations.

Greencoat Renewables PLC — LSE:GRP closed unchanged on22 October 2026, with the shares holding at €0.79.