(Alliance News) - Standard Life PLC on Wednesday said it has struck a GBP2.0 billion deal to acquire Aegon Europe Holding BV's UK insurance and pensions operations, in a cash and shares deal. Read More
(Alliance News) - Saga PLC on Wednesday reported a swing to an annual profit, underpinned by improved performances in its Travel and Insurance businesses. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Wednesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Barratt Redrow PLC on Wednesday said it is being "mores selective" on land purchases given the Middle East crisis and the likely impact on mortgage rates and build cost inflation. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following London-listed shares received analyst recommendations Wednesday morning and on Tuesday: Read More
(Alliance News) - Stock prices in Europe opened mixed on Wednesday, with peace hope keeping sentiment positive, though luxury worries hit blue-chips in Paris. Read More
(Alliance News) - Standard Life announces a GBP2 billion swoop for UK offering of Aegon, in a deal which sees the Amsterdam listing become a "strategic" investor in the insurance, savings and retirement products firm. Read More
(Alliance News) - Middle East optimism lifted equities in Asia on Wednesday, but Europe is set to open slightly lower after a strong day on Tuesday, with corporate reports also in focus. Read More
(Alliance News) - UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to meet her US counterpart after he said "a small bit of economic pain" caused by the Iran war was worth it to prevent Tehran getting a nuclear weapon. Read More
(Alliance News) - 66% of people in the UK are concerned about their finances over the coming months and 31% have been cutting back on essentials such as food and heating, a survey has found. Read More
(Alliance News) - King Charles will give a landmark address to the US Congress on his first state visit this month, marking "shared history" and deep ties, Buckingham Palace said Tuesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - Sosandar PLC on Tuesday said it has the foundations in place to deliver "sustainable, profitable and cash-generative growth", as it guided a swing to full-year profit. Read More
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of updates by London-listed companies, issued on Tuesday and not separately reported by Alliance News: Read More
(Alliance News) - Next PLC is weighing a takeover of Radley, the British handbag brand, Sky News reported on Tuesday. Read More
(Alliance News) - J Smart & Co Contractors PLC on Tuesday said the Iran war had sparked material price increases making it difficult to forecast future profitability. Read More