UK PM Burnham rules out axing stamp duty, saying "not happening"
28th Jul 2026 06:58
(Alliance News) - UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out scrapping stamp duty after reports suggested he planned to get rid of the tax. Read More
(Alliance News) - UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out scrapping stamp duty after reports suggested he planned to get rid of the tax. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open lower on Tuesday, returning some progress from a strong day on Monday which saw shares boosted by hope of easing US-Iran tensions. Read More
Ryanair Holdings PLC and Amazon.com Inc - Dublin-based budget airline and Bellevue, Washington-based e-commerce and cloud technology company - Extend Amazon Web Services agreement on cloud computing and artificial intelligence technology for another five years. Ryanair will continue to use Amazon Quick, Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Bedrock AgentCore across its business lines "to increase productivity and enhance customer experiences". Ryanair Chief Executive Eddie Wilson says: "AWS has been a key partner in helping us deliver a seamless experience for our customers from booking to boarding, while supporting the efficiency that underpins Ryanair's low-cost model." 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) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday, Thursday and Monday, and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed higher in London on Monday as investors welcomed a temporary pause in hostilities between the US and Iran, which helped drive the oil price sharply lower. Read More
(Alliance News) - Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to the UK sends a "very clear message" in support of Ukraine, the prime minister has said. Read More
(Alliance News) - Everyman Media Group PLC on Monday kept its outlook cautious and said it continues to engage with stakeholders on delisting, despite stronger first-half trading. Read More
(Alliance News) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Britain on Monday to meet Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who used his first bilateral with a foreign leader to underline London's "unwavering support" for Kyiv. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - Shearwater Group PLC on Monday said it expects to report double-digit revenue and adjusted earnings growth for its latest year, in light of "a strong trading performance". Read More
(Alliance News) - Pathos Communications PLC shares climbed on Monday, after it highlighted revenue and adjusted earnings growth for its first half, and stood by full-year guidance. Read More
(Alliance News) - Andy Burnham has said his government is facing "big decisions" about council tax, as he criticised the unfairness of the current system where some people outside London pay higher rates than those living in the most expensive homes in the capital. Read More
(Alliance News) - Shares in Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC were steady midday Monday, after the company's publication of its 2025 results allowed its stock exchange suspension to be lifted. Read More