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UK private sector stays in decline as tariffs weigh on export orders
The S&P Global flash composite purchasing managers' index rose to 49.4 points in May, from April's final tally of 48.5.
GSK hails positive EU opinion of blood cancer treatment Blenrep
(Alliance News) - GSK PLC on Friday said its drug Blenrep has received a "positive opinion" from the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use.
Alien Metals shares down as Elizabeth Hill drilling to start soon
(Alliance News) - Alien Metals Ltd on Friday said its joint venture partner West Coast Silver Ltd has commenced mobilisation for its maiden diamond drilling campaign at the Elizabeth Hill silver ...
Ofcom investigates Royal Mail after it misses delivery targets again
(Alliance News) - Regulators have launched an investigation into International Distribution Services PLC's Royal Mail after it delivered just over three-quarters of first-class post on time last year, ...
DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Atome leadership subscribes for GBP1.2 million
(Alliance News) - The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced this week and not separately reported by Alliance News: ...
LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: FTSE 100 edges tentatively higher in tepid trade
The FTSE 100 index traded up 7.87 points, 0.1%, at 8,747.13. The FTSE 250 was down just 5.07 points, at 20,794.59, and the AIM All-Share was up 4.65 points, 0.6%, at 741.39. The Cboe UK 100 was up 0.2 ...
London close: Stocks slip on Trump's latest tariff threats
"European and US stocks reversed their early Friday gains and dropped by as much as 2% as US President Trump threatened a 50% tariff on imports from the European Union starting 1 June, and Apple with ...
LONDON MARKET EARLY CALL: FTSE 100 to fall on US fiscal concerns
London's FTSE 100 is called to open lower on Thursday, after stocks in New York tumbled overnight, and equities in Asia ...
Mitchells & Butlers "in good shape" as earnings climb in first half
Mitchells & Butlers PLC on Thursday said it expects profit to be at the top end of the current consensus for this financial ...
Net Zero Infrastructure plans reverse takeover of Westura Energy
Net Zero Infrastructure and Westura intend to undertake a fundraise to provide working capital by allotting up to GBP250,000 in unsecured convertible loan notes in Westura which will convert into ...
Seascape Energy Asia says loss widened but last year was "pivotal"
The Southeast Asia-focused exploration & production company said its pretax loss widened to GBP5.7 million in 2024 from GBP3.9 million in 2023. Administrative costs increased to GBP6.7 million from ...
LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Stocks down before long weekend, Powell's speech
The FTSE 100 index closed down 21.29 points, 0.2%, at 8,717.97. The FTSE 250 ended down 90.94 points, 0.4%, at 20,708.72, and the AIM All-Share closed down 0.70 points, 0.1%, at 736.04. The Cboe UK ...