(Alliance News) - China said on Friday that it "firmly opposes" the UK government's decision to take British Steel Ltd into full public ownership, with Beijing urging the country to abide by "international rules". Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - Gulf Marine Services PLC on Thursday announced a four-year charter for one of its self-elevating accommodation units, to be deployed offshore Brazil. Read More
DCC Energy PLC - Dublin-based provider of sales, marketing and distribution services to the energy sector - Shareholders approve a company name change to DCC Energy PLC, from DCC PLC. The company says the shareholder response to the name change proposal was "very positive". The decision comes as the company edges toward accepting a GBP5.8 billion takeover bid from Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co LP and including Energy Capital Partners LLC. Read More
(Alliance News) - The FTSE 100 outperformed European peers on Thursday supported by gains in engineering stocks which helped offset weak miners. Read More
(Alliance News) - An influential global organisation is urging Andy Burnham's incoming UK government to avoid increasing public spending in the face of pressures such as rising household energy bills. Read More
(Alliance News) - Kenmare Resources on Thursday said it has continued to engage constructively with the government of Mozambique regarding Moma's implementation agreement during the second quarter of 2026, noting it is on track to achieve its 2026 shipments guidance. Read More
(Alliance News) - Alternative Income REIT PLC on Thursday said it extended the deadline for AEW UK REIT PLC to announce a firm intention to make a takeover offer. Read More
(Alliance News) - Broadcom Inc on Thursday said it has been selected by Standard Chartered PLC to deliver secure, always-on banking services. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
Thor Explorations Ltd - Vancouver, Canada-based gold miner targeting Senegal, Nigeria and Cote d'Ivoire - Reports 1.1 million tonnes of material mined in the second quarter of 2026, down from 2.8 million tonnes the previous year. Waste mined falls to 644,942 from 2.5 million tonnes, but ore mined increases to 489,704 tonnes from 242,461 tonnes. Gold recovered increases to 18,570 ounces from 18,496 ounces, but gold poured decreases to 19,153 ounces from 20,110 ounces. Company says its main priority is extending the current mine life of the Segilola project in Nigeria, with exploration comprising over 10,000 metres of drilling. It expects to release the results in the third quarter. Thor also says exploration work continued on the Guitry and Marahui projects in the Cote d'Ivoire, and it expects to release drilling results during the upcoming quarter. And at the Douta project in Senegal, it is targeting an updated mineral resource estimate by the end of this year. Read More
(Alliance News) - DFS Furniture PLC on Thursday said it expects an annual underlying profit boost of around GBP15 million for its latest year, with single-digit revenue growth. Read More