(Alliance News) - The UK Treasury plans to give a stamp duty holiday to investors in new stock market listings in London in an attempt to encourage more initial public offerings, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Cavendish PLC on Wednesday said it expects to a report a slight rise in half-year revenue, and it hailed a "solid pipeline" of activity in both public and private markets. Read More
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Wellnex Life Ltd - Melbourne-based consumer healthcare company - Non-Executive Chair Ash Vesali is set to take up the role of interim executive chair for up to six months, effective immediately. Notes he will return to his role as non-executive chair following this period. Says the change allows Vesali to devote more time to accelerating the company's ambition to fully capitalise on its potential. Adds that he will also be able to provide executive direction to the wider group. Read More
IG Group Holdings PLC - London-based online trading platform operator - Chief Executive Breon Corcoran purchases 75,000 shares at GBP10.74, worth GBP805,328, on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Meanwhile, Chief Financial Officer Clifford Abrahams sells 5,000 shares at GBP10.72, worth GBP53,600, on Tuesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Britain's Labour government plans to permanently ban fracking, a highly controversial method of extracting fossil fuels, due its environmental impact, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 hit another record high on Wednesday, despite concerns over the US shutdown, as pharmaceutical stocks powered higher, with AstraZeneca up 11% alone. Read More
(Alliance News) - Daiichi Sankyo Co Ltd on Wednesday said its breast cancer therapy, developed alongside Cambridge, England-based pharmaceuticals firm AstraZeneca PLC, has been accepted for review in the US. Read More
(Alliance News) - Supersearch Plus PLC on Wednesday saw its bottom line hurt by one-off listing expenses as the company reported a focus on investing in efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Read More
Victoria PLC- Worcester, England-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of flooring products - Chief Executive Officer Philippe Hamers, after almost nine years in the role, proposes to retire as CEO in the middle of 2026. Begins "considering options" around future management, while Hamers "continues to drive the performance of the business." Adds that the company's focus remains on delivering the self-help initiatives outlined at its full-year results. Read More
(Alliance News) - Northern Bear PLC on Wednesday said trading in the new financial year so far has been ahead of expectations. Read More
Videndum PLC - Richmond, London-based provider of broadcasting hardware and software - Appoints Brian Morgan as chief financial officer from October 13, succeeding interim CFO Sean Glithero, who will step down on Morgan's appointment but stay with the company until October 31 in order to hand over to Morgan, who served as CFO of Victoria PLC from August 2022 to July 2025. Victoria is a Worcester, England-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of flooring products. Videndum Chair Stephen Harris says: "I am delighted to welcome Brian to the board as group chief financial officer. Brian's financial and commercial expertise will be invaluable as we continue to negotiate a refinance of the business and work to drive the business forward. On behalf of the board I would like to thank Sean Glithero for his invaluable support over the last twelve months." Read More