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5th Oct 2026 20:21
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - AstraZeneca PLC on Monday announced the opening of its newest global strategic research and development centre, in Massachusetts. Read More
Hercules PLC - Cirencester, England-based labour supply company for the UK infrastructure and construction sectors - Construction Services division has, during the fourth quarter of the year ended September 30, won new contracts worth approximately GBP5 million combined "to deliver Civils Projects work for its clients in the UK water sector." Hercules says most of these started in financial 2026, and it expects to complete them "in the next six months." Says they comprise a range of civil engineering and infrastructure works supporting the UK water sector's ongoing AMP8 regulatory investment programme. Notes that regulator Ofwat has committed more than GBP104 billion to water utility companies between 2025 and 2030. Says the contracts "reflect Hercules' expertise within the UK water sector and reflect the continued development of the Civil Projects business, including its growing capability to self-deliver infrastructure projects." Read More
(Alliance News) - Ryanair Holdings PLC on Monday said it "will vigorously oppose" lobby group ENAA's claim against it in Ireland's High Court, saying it is "trying to misuse" EU ownership rules. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in Europe ended Monday mixed, with the FTSE 100 outperforming as political and fiscal worries put France's CAC 40 on the back foot. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Monday and Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - J Sainsbury PLC held discussions on a potential merger with grocery peer Morrisons earlier this year, Sky News reported on Monday. Read More
Pulsar Helium Inc - North America- and Greenland-focused Helium exploration company - says its subsidiary Pulsar Helium (MI) Inc has signed a contract with Xcalibur MPH (Canada) Ltd for a high-resolution airborne gravity gradiometry and magnetic survey at its Falcon project in Michigan. The company says the project gives Pulsar a "district-scale" opportunity to evaluate an underexplored geological system covering about 488,090 gross acres of mineral rights. Pulsar says the survey will test whether the ancient geology and structures underlying its Topaz helium project in Minnesota extend into Michigan. The survey is intended to identify and rank the most promising features, allowing Pulsar to focus follow-up exploration and future drilling where the geological evidence is strongest. Read More
(Alliance News) - The Bank of Bahrain & Kuwait BSC is reportedly negotiating to purchase a 20% stake in Panmure Liberum Ltd, Sky News reported on Monday. Read More
MJ Gleeson PLC - Sheffield, England-based housebuilder - Appoints Andrew Kirkman as next chief financial officer, starting on October 19 and succeeding Stefan Allanson, who has announced his intention to step down from the board. Recently, Kirkman served as CFO of CLS Holdings PLC, a London-based commercial property investment company. Further, he served as CFO of Harworth Group PLC, a Rotherham, South Yorkshire-based property regeneration company. MJ Gleeson Chief Executive Officer Graham Prothero says: "I am delighted to welcome Andrew to the business. He will bring significant experience gained from over thirty years in senior financial roles across the wider sector. He arrives at MJ Gleeson well-versed in our business and sector and I look forward to working with him." Read More
Tap Global Group PLC - London-based digital finance platform providing cryptocurrency trading, payments and digital-asset services - appoints Moorwand Ltd as issuer and Bank Identification Number sponsor for a new multi-currency Tap Mastercard, replacing its existing euro-denominated card. The new card will allow customers to spend directly from currency balances held in the Tap app, rather than converting from euros at the point of sale. Moorwand already provides Tap's e-money accounts. Tap says the new card programme will support expansion into additional markets and generate revenue from card interchange and foreign exchange. Tap Global Chief Executive Officer Arsen Torosian comments: "A multi-currency card has been the feature requested most often by our customers, and this programme delivers it. It also gives us a stronger foundation for new payment features and expansion into additional markets over time. Card interchange and FX are operating revenue, so every card we put in a customer's hand earns for the group. This is the card our 400,000 customers should have." Read More
Lexington Gold Ltd - gold exploration and development in South Africa and US - Announces that former non-executive director Mark Greenwood has been promoted to the role of chief executive officer. Bernard Olivier moves from the role of CEO to chief operating officer and will lead the firm's technical and operational development. The two will continue to work closely together under the revised organisational structure, Lexington Gold says. CEO Mark Greenwood says: "I am delighted to assume the role of CEO and to continue working closely with Bernard, [Chair] Ed [Nealon] and the wider Lexington Gold team. Bernard and I already work in tandem, and the revised structure provides a clear and complementary division of our respective responsibilities as we continue to pursue the group's devleopment." Read More