(Alliance News) - Gemfields Group Ltd on Friday announced that it intends to raise USD30 million through an equity rights issue, after swinging to annual loss as the company grappled with rising costs and political uncertainty. Read More
(Alliance News) - The UK economy grew at a faster pace than expected in February, rebounding from a lacklustre performance in January, figures on Friday showed. Read More
(Alliance News) - London stocks were called to open higher on Friday, but "trade war uncertainties" continue to haunt market participants. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open higher on Friday, while the UK government hopes for a deal to soften the blow of US tariffs. Read More
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Capita PLC - London-based outsourcing and professional services company, which is a contractor for the UK government and local authorities - Contact Centre subdivision within Capita Experience wins GBP92.4 million contract extension with Southern Water. The extension, which starts from July 2026, runs over a maximum five years, and comprises GBP56.3 million for the initial three years and GBP36.1 million for the optional two-year extension. Capita will continue to provide front-office customer contact, back-office transaction processing, and early collections services. Read More
(Alliance News) - The Bank of England said Thursday that it was postponing a sale of long-term government bonds until at least July, citing "recent market volatility". Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 rose by the most since the pandemic on Thursday in a relief rally after the pause in reciprocal US tariffs, although analysts warned of uncertainty ahead. Read More
(Alliance News) - Polar Capital Global Financials Trust PLC on Thursday detailed its long-term plans and confirmed it will proceed with a 100% tender offer by the end of June 2025, as required under its articles of association. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Wednesday and Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings for London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
Genflow Biosciences PLC - London-based biotechnology firm, which has research facilities in Belgium - Launches new ophthalmology development programme, focused on advancing a novel gene therapy via its proprietary gene technology. The therapy will use a specially designed non-viral vector engineered for precise delivery of Genflow's SIRT6 to the eye. It is designed to counter ocular problems including several pathologies of the cornea and glaucoma. Read More