(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer's government will follow EU rules without necessarily giving MPs a vote on each piece of red tape under plans which will be unveiled in the King's Speech. Read More
(Alliance News) - Halma makes a USD90 million acquisition to expand its healthcare offering, while BP enters Namibia with a stake in offshore exploration blocks, and Vistry appoints a new chief executive as part of a leadership transition. Read More
(Alliance News) - Sirius Real Estate Ltd reported on Monday that its annual rental income grew, despite uncertainty around the UK government budget and market volatility. Read More
(Alliance News) - Heathrow reported a 10% spike in transfer passengers last month caused by the war in the Middle East. Read More
(Alliance News) - GSK PLC on Sunday reported positive data for its cancer therapy candidate mocertatug rezetecan. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open lower on Monday, as renewed tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices weigh on sentiment. Read More
(Alliance News) - Keir Starmer has refused to join Donald Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which could compound economic pain for Britons with higher petrol costs. Read More
(Alliance News) - UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has warned "the war in Iran will come at a cost to British families and businesses". Read More
(Alliance News) - UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged the US and Iran "to find a way through" after the failure of peace talks, as he also called for the fragile ceasefire to continue and warned against any further escalation. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - Phoenix Copper Ltd on Friday reported that shareholder NIU Invest SE is seeking to requisition an extraordinary general meeting, with proposals including an independent investigation into past unauthorised payments. Read More
(Alliance News) - Edinburgh Worldwide Investment Trust PLC said it would work to implement the proposed tender offers by 30% stakeholder Saba Capital Management LP, after shareholders shot down its own offer at a general meeting on Friday. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 closed little changed on Friday ahead of peace talks between the US and Iran this weekend. Read More
Scottish Mortgage Investment Trust PLC - Edinburgh-based investment company - Says that at its general meeting on Friday, the resolution approving and adopting its new investment objective and policy was passed by shareholders, with 99.72% of votes in favour. Includes "limited additional capacity of up to GBP250 million" to invest in private companies. Chair Christopher Samuel says this "provides important flexibility for the company to pursue attractive private company investment opportunities that arise when the proportion of the portfolio in private companies exceeds 30% of total assets." He adds: "We believe this measured change strengthens the company's ability to pursue long-term returns on behalf of shareholders, while remaining firmly within a disciplined and well governed framework." Read More