London, February 20, 2026, 08:37 GMT — Regular session

GSK plc shares edged up 0.4% to 2,234 pence in early London trade on Friday, after closing at 2,226 a day earlier. The stock traded in a narrow range of 2,232 to 2,243 pence. (Investing.com)

The move is small, but it lands on a morning of housekeeping items that can still tug at big defensives: capital returns, boardroom disclosures, and a sudden need to cut reputational exposure.

GSK said it had no plans to work with Global Counsel further, as the consultancy prepared to enter administration after client departures linked to disclosures around co-founder Peter Mandelson’s past ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Reuters reported. (Reuters)

In a separate filing, GSK…