(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer has insisted Labour's manifesto red lines on closer relations with Europe remain, as he signalled the government will seek stronger ties with the EU in light of the Iran war's global impact. Read More
Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships - Chief Executive Lincoln Pan purchases 10,000 shares, at USD72.09, worth USD720,900, on Tuesday in Singapore. This follows his purchase on Friday of USD510,160 in shares. Pan has been buying shares since he became CEO at the beginning of December last year. Read More
(Alliance News) - Ferrexpo PLC on Wednesday disclosed it has enough cash to last until the end of June, and is as such exploring potential funding options, including an equity capital raise. Read More
(Alliance News) - Renew Holdings PLC on Wednesday reported a strong business performance in line with expectations despite disruptions to its energy services and fewer rail renewals. Read More
(Alliance News) - J Sainsbury PLC's customers will be able to access a range of new financial products, such as savings deals and loans, through an agreement with NatWest Group PLC. Read More
(Alliance News) - Ireland's unemployment rate edged higher in March, official data showed on Wednesday, with joblessness rising slightly both on a monthly and annual basis. Read More
(Alliance News) - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed Donald Trump's comments as "noise" after the US president said he is considering pulling out of Nato. Read More
(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer has warned the Iran war will "affect the future of our country" but insisted the UK was "well-placed" to weather the storm as the conflict hits the economy and pushes up fuel and energy costs for consumers. Read More
(Alliance News) - Rightmove PLC on Wednesday said it will "defend vigorously" a proposed class action claim filed against it, as estate agents accuse the firm of charging excessive fees. Read More
(Alliance News) - JPMorgan American Investment Trust PLC on Wednesday hiked its dividend despite total returns lagging behind the company's benchmark in 2025. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Wednesday. Read More
Westminster Group PLC - Banbury, Oxfordshire-based security services - Chair Tony Baldry resigns immediately on Tuesday, blaming "an irretrievable breakdown in a relationship between myself and one of the company's larger investors", which he doesn't name. Simon Barrel resigns as non-executive director. Baldry had been chair for 10 years and Barrel a board member for 5. Chief Executive Officer Peter Fowler takes over as executive chair. Read More
(Alliance News) - Filtronic PLC on Wednesday said it has secured a contract with unnamed existing customer in the European defence sector to provide a new wide-bandwith solution. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations on Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More