In early UK corporate news, BP warned on weaker refining margins and recruiter Hays posted a net fee decline. Saga, a provider of insurance and holidays for over 50s, said it is in exclusive talks for ...

The ONS noted services output rose 0.1% in August from July. It had risen 0.1% in July from June. Industrial production rose 0.5% monthly in August, following a 0.7% fall in July from June. On-year, ...

IG says futures indicate the FTSE 100 to open 16.8 points higher, 0.2%, at 8,254.53 on Friday. The index of London large-caps closed down 6.01 points, 0.1%, at 8,237.73 on Thursday. It has fallen 0.5% ...

(Alliance News) - Taoiseach Simon Harris has hit back at criticism of his curtailed two-day trip to Washington DC. The initial schedule for the trip included a large reception for hundreds of guests ...

(Alliance News) - The King will join UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer in meeting business leaders from across the world at a reception linked to the Labour government's first major investment summit.

The London-based payment processing and foreign exchange company said the cash proposal from StoneX, an American financial services company, was worth 145 pence per share. At that level, the offer ...

(Alliance News) - THG PLC on Thursday said that it is seeking to raise GBP75 million from investors to help "demerge" one of its divisions. The fund raise, by way of a placing, subscription and retail ...

(Alliance News) - The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

In response, shares in Indivior closed 19% lower at 583.00 pence each in London on Thursday. The group said it is actively seeking efficiencies to fuel Sublocade growth and support margins. Comments ...

(Alliance News) - Low-cost airline Ryanair Holdings PLC said Thursday it is to end operations at three German airports from the summer of 2025, blaming the decision on high taxes and fees. Airports in ...

(Alliance News) - Treatt PLC on Thursday said it expects growth in annual profit in 2024, following strong sales momentum in its second half.

(Alliance News) - Gulf Marine Services PLC on Thursday announced it has won a new long-term contract in Europe and has extended two existing contracts in the Middle East.