Ireland unemployment rate steady at 4.6% in February - CSO
4th Mar 2026 11:24
(Alliance News) - Ireland's unemployment rate was unchanged in February, though joblessness increased compared to a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Ireland's unemployment rate was unchanged in February, though joblessness increased compared to a year earlier, data showed on Wednesday. Read More
Capita PLC - London-based outsourcer - Announces it was selected to deliver "the Synergy Business Process Services contract" for four major UK government departments. Expects this contract to commence this month, and to run for up to ten years, with the option of three one-year extensions after the first seven. The contract is worth GBP370 million over the ten-year period. Capita says it will be delivering tech-enabled back-office services for public servants across the Department for Work & Pensions, Ministry of Justice, Home Office, and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs. These will include Human Resources, payroll, recruitment, finance, procurement, and service desk support. Read More
(Alliance News) - Shares in IP Group PLC rose on Wednesday, as the firm noted its participation in a USD103 million fundraise by Oxa Autonomy Ltd. Read More
(Alliance News) - Loveholidays, an online travel agent that was expected to be the first major listing on the London Stock Exchange in 2026, is considering a delay to its initial public offering because of the travel chaos caused by the war in the Middle East, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - HICL Infrastructure PLC on Wednesday reiterated its dividend outlook for the full year ending this month, noting its portfolio is performing in line with expectations. Read More
(Alliance News) - AIB Group PLC on Wednesday launched a new EUR1 billion buyback scheme and raised its dividend, despite reporting an annual profit downturn. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Wednesday. 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