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UK must bolster economic defences, Deputy PM Dowden to warn

The UK needs to boost its economic defences to counter the ‘security risks’ of globalisation, the deputy prime minister is set to warn.

In a speech...

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 08:11

TOP NEWS: BHP posts strong output for copper, iron ore, energy coal

BHP Group Ltd on Thursday shared strong copper production figures in its nine-month operational review, but cut guidance for metallurgical coal output following weather challenges....

Thu, 18/04/2024 - 06:22

IN BRIEF: Kitwave director’s spouse sells 175,000 shares

Kitwave Group PLC - North Shields, England-based food wholesaler - Tina Hope, wife of Group Operations Director John Hope, sells 175,000 shares in Kitwave on...

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 22:01

EARNINGS AND TRADING: Chill Brands shareholder seeks board ejections

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Wednesday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Schroder Japan Trust...

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 21:55

UPDATE: Royal Mail owner IDS shuns ‘opportunistic’ bid from Kretinsky

International Distributions Services PLC, the owner of Royal Mail, on Wednesday confirmed it had rejected an ‘opportunistic’ offer from EP Corporate Group AS.

IDS said it...

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 18:10

LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks mostly up despite hawkish Fed, UK inflation

Stock prices in London closed largely up on Wednesday, as the FTSE 100 shrugged off hotter-than-expected UK inflation data.

The FTSE 100 index closed up 27.63...

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 17:01

IN BRIEF: Visum Technologies ends negotiations to acquire two firms

Visum Technologies PLC - London-based provider of video technology for the leisure sector - Says all parties have agreed to end negotiations and terminate a...

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 15:35

Marula Mining on track to double capacity at Larisoro project in Kenya

Marula Mining PLC on Tuesday said it had secured a mineral dealer’s trading licence for manganese ore in Kenya.

In March, the African-focused mining and development...

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 14:33

Union Jack Oil in ‘excellent financial health’ as Wressle impresses

Union Jack Oil PLC on Wednesday said its latest drilling and development campaign will commence at the earliest opportunity once approved by regulators.

Union Jack, an...

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 14:28

IN BRIEF: AltynGold shares up as processing plant progresses to plan

AltynGold PLC - London-based exploration and development company with assets in Kazakhstan - Announces expansion of processing plant at Sekisovskoye is progressing as scheduled. Notes...

Wed, 17/04/2024 - 14:25

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