(Alliance News) - BP's sale of its Castrol lubricants business for USD10 billion headlines a shortened trading session on Wednesday, as the London Stock Exchange closes early at 12:30 GMT for Christmas Eve and remains shut on Thursday and Friday for the holiday break. Read More
(Alliance News) - Next has outlined plans for a shareholder return, WH Smith says it has a lot to do to "rebuild confidence", while Applied Nutrition has struck an out-licensing with grocer Morrisons. Read More
(Alliance News) - European stocks edged into the green following an uncertain start on Wednesday after another slump on Wall Street added to market unease, though equities in New York are set to open higher ahead of earnings from Nvidia after the closing bell there. Read More
(Alliance News) - Jet2 PLC on Wednesday reported slightly higher profit in the first half of its financial year, but its shares rose as the airline and package holiday operator improved its dividend and started a new share buyback worth GBP100 million. Read More
(Alliance News) - Smiths Group, Sage and Jet2 have announced new buybacks, while WH Smith reports its boss will leave after a probe revealed North America unit "shortcomings". Read More
(Alliance News) - Jet2 PLC on Wednesday announced it will begin scheduled flights from London Gatwick Airport for the first time in late March 2026, expanding its UK base network to 14. Read More
