(Alliance News) - Members of the Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee on Thursday said continued strength in energy prices could mean an increase in interest rates may be needed. Read More
(Alliance News) - The Bank of England on Thursday said it stands "ready to act" should soaring energy prices impede progress towards its 2% inflation target. Read More
(Alliance News) - Endeavour Mining PLC on Thursday hailed a "strong" start to 2026, as gold prices surged, offsetting lower production rates. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in London were sharply higher at midday Thursday, as investors welcomed the Bank of England's decision to hold interest rates steady despite warning that inflation will rise further amid energy market disruption linked to the Middle East conflict. Read More
(Alliance News) - Mony Group PLC on Thursday reiterated its full-year guidance after a "solid" start to 2026. Read More
(Alliance News) - Kerry Group PLC on Thursday hailed a "market outperformance" in the first quarter of the year, though it noted the wider food and beverage space "remained subdued". Read More
(Alliance News) - Persimmon PLC on Thursday said it still expects annual results to be in line with market expectations, as it said its private sale rate improved in the first four months of 2026 and it has not yet felt much impact from the Middle East conflict. Read More
(Alliance News) - Drax Group PLC on Thursday said it has made a strong start to the year and continues to assess options in battery energy storage systems and for its power station site. Read More
(Alliance News) - AIB Group PLC on Thursday affirmed its annual guidance and reported a slight decline in first quarter net interest income. Read More
(Alliance News) - Lancashire Holdings Ltd on Thursday said it is on track for annual results in line with guidance. Read More
(Alliance News) - Alfa Financial Software Holdings PLC on Thursday issued an optimistic trading update for its first quarter, proclaiming "a good start to 2026" despite the "volatile macroeconomic backdrop". Read More
(Alliance News) - Magnum Ice Cream Co NV on Thursday said its productivity programme was on track for the full year, as it noted increased uncertainty due to the situation in the Middle East. Read More
(Alliance News) - OSB Group PLC on Thursday said the first quarter of the year went "broadly in line" with guidance. Read More
(Alliance News) - Inchcape PLC on Thursday said it was on track to meet guidance after reporting first quarter sales growth amid mixed regional performances. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Thursday. Read More