(Alliance News) - National Grid PLC on Wednesday said it received acceptances for more than 90% of the new shares on offer as part of its GBP7.00 billion rights issue. Read More
(Alliance News) - Coventry Building Society on Friday said it has agreed to buy Co-operative Bank Holdings PLC for GBP780 million in cash, in the latest shift in the UK's banking landscape. Read More
Barclays PLC - London-based bank - Intends to fully redeem all of the outstanding EUR750 million 0.75% reset notes due 2025 on June 9. The outstanding notes will be redeemed on the redemption date at a price equal to 100% of their principal amount plus accrued but unpaid interest from, and including, June 9 last year. Read More
(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 outperformed on Thursday, enjoying a solid rise on largely well-received corporate earnings and a share price jump for miner Anglo American after it received a takeover bid from peer BHP. Read More
(Alliance News) - Shares in Barclays rose as the City gave the thumbs up to a better-than-expected first quarter outcome although the bank's US business disappointed some. Read More
(Alliance News) - Barclays PLC on Thursday reported a fall in first quarter profits as a weak investment banking performance hindered performance. Read More
(Alliance News) - Barclays PLC on Wednesday said it would book a EUR260 million pretax loss after agreeing the disposal of its Italian mortgage portfolio. Read More
(Alliance News) - London's FTSE 100 traded lower in early exchanges, with sentiment hurt by worries of a conflict escalation in the Middle East, after state media in Iran reported explosions. Read More
(Alliance News) - The UK Financial Conduct Authority on Friday said it has reminded motor financing companies to maintain adequate financial resources at all times as it continues its review of their activities. Read More
(Alliance News) - Barclays PLC has launched a legal challenge over a ruling that it unfairly paid commission to a car finance broker, Sky News reported late Monday. Read More