UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Futures Edge Higher On Strong PMI And Budget Risks

UK market coverage pointed to a positive or cautiously positive open on October 27, 2026, after October PMIs indicated expansion. The reports also highlighted Autumn Budget uncertainty, company developments and market movers.

• October UK PMI readings were 52.8 for manufacturing and 53.1 for services and the composite, indicating expansion in all three measures.· 2 sources
• The reports said attention was turning to the Autumn Budget and the possibility that fiscal plans could affect interest-rate expectations.· 2 sources
• Computacenter rose 13.07% after raising its 2026 profit guidance; Man Group gained 6.63% and Babcock International Group rose 6.39%.· 2 sources