(Alliance News) - The public should be "reassured" that ministers are making contingency plans for the impact of the Iran war, the UK Business secretary has said following a leak suggesting the worst-case scenario could see food shortages. Read More
(Alliance News) - Rentokil Initial PLC on Thursday reported continued momentum in the first quarter of 2026 despite slightly lower than forecast growth in the key North America Pest Control Services unit. Read More
(Alliance News) - Intertek Group PLC on Thursday said it has bought a solar photovoltaic laboratory in India from a subsidiary of Tokyo-based chemical manufacturer Mitsui Chemicals Inc. Read More
(Alliance News) - Tesco PLC on Thursday upped its free cash flow goal, announced a new buyback and set out a wider range of guidance due to "uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East". Read More
(Alliance News) - UK economic growth beat expectations in February, while Tesco lifted its dividend and announced a GBP750 million buyback, and easyJet warned of a wider first-half loss despite strong holiday demand. Read More
Ninety One PLC and Ltd - London and Cape Town-based money manager - Assets under management rises 31% to GBP171.8 billion as at the fourth quarter to March 31, from GBP130.8 billion at March 31, 2025, and is up 7.5% from GBP159.8 billion at December 31, 2025. The fourth-quarter AuM includes a take-on value of GBP16.5 billion from the transfer of Sanlam Investment Management's active asset management business in South Africa to Ninety One, with effect from February 1, 2026. Ninety One acquired Sanlam Investment Management Pty Ltd, as part of South African component of the transaction with Sanlam Ltd. Read More
(Alliance News) - The UK economy expanded in February, supported by broad-based growth across services and production, according to data from the Office for National Statistics on Thursday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Stocks in London are set to open lower on Thursday, as tensions in the Middle East persist despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and ahead of UK economic data. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - JD Sports Fashion PLC on Wednesday said it intends to roughly halve its stake in Applied Nutrition PLC through an around GBP24.9 million share sale. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday 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 Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
Vista Parcs Group PLC - Nottingham, England-based company looking to acquire 13 UK-based holiday and residential parks - Expects to be admitted to and start training on London's AIM market in mid-May of this year. This new window represents a change from the window of mid-April given on March 31. Earlier in March, the company had initially said it expects to begin trading on AIM in late March. Read More
(Alliance News) - Quantum Blockchain Technologies PLC announced on Wednesday a favourable ruling from the Court of Appeal of Turin for its wholly owned subsidiary, Clear Leisure 2017 Ltd. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 fell on Wednesday as investors awaited a hoped for resumption in peace talks between the US and Iran. Read More