UK tax burden heading to uncharted territory with risk to growth - OBR
4th Mar 2026 10:28
(Alliance News) - The historically high tax burden in the UK could be stifling growth, a senior member of the budget watchdog has warned. Read More
(Alliance News) - The historically high tax burden in the UK could be stifling growth, a senior member of the budget watchdog has warned. Read More
(Alliance News) - Metro Bank Holdings PLC on Wednesday announced a return to annual profit as it hailed a "clear strategy and resilient business model that will support profitable growth". Read More
(Alliance News) - Quilter PLC on Wednesday launched a share buyback and pledged regular repurchases after posting higher annual profit following strong inflows. Read More
(Alliance News) - Vistry PLC on Wednesday said Executive Chair & Chief Executive Greg Fitzgerald plans to retire, as it cautioned that profit margins will likely narrow in 2026 as it offers incentives to boost sales. Read More
(Alliance News) - The final UK composite purchasing managers index reading was slightly lower than anticipated in February but remained in growth territory, survey publisher S&P Global reported on Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Murray International Trust PLC on Wednesday said it expects the global investment landscape to be likely to continue a shift "towards a more fragmented, multipolar world" as it announced higher net asset value and a dividend increase. Read More
(Alliance News) - Beazley PLC on Wednesday said it does not expect to be "materially impacted" by events in the Middle East as it reported mixed 2025 results. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - At the London market open on Wednesday, the FTSE 100 pulling back slightly from two days in the red after tensions between Iran, Israel and the US escalated into war, and as investors eye forthcoming PMI releases from several regions including the UK and eurozone. Read More
(Alliance News) - Weir Group PLC on Wednesday reported solid full-year results, albeit a touch below consensus, with profit and revenue edging higher reflecting strong aftermarket demand. Read More
(Alliance News) - Millions of people in the UK mis-sold car loans could receive compensation this year under plans to set out final rules for a redress scheme later this month, the City watchdog has said. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 was called higher on Wednesday, as war in the Middle East continues, with Israel launching fresh strikes on Iran and Lebanon early on Wednesday. Read More
International Consolidated Airlines Group SA - London- and Madrid-based owner of British Airways, Iberia and other airlines - Marco Sansavini, chair & chief executive officer of Iberia, sells 350,000 shares at GBP4.33, worth GBP1.5 million, on Friday last week. Carolina Martinoli, chair & CEO of Vueling, sells 293,889 shares at GBP4.34, worth GBP1.3 million, also on Friday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open higher on Wednesday, ahead of a busy day for final purchasing managers' index releases, and as conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate. Read More
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