LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks red as UK consumer confidence erodes
The UK S&P Global consumer sentiment index fell to 46.6 in December from 46.9 in November. The spending sentiment index contracted to 39.7 from 40.4. Perhaps more positively, the labour market ...
Standard Investments demands strategic review at Johnson Matthey
Standard Investments, which holds a 11% stake in the London-based speciality chemicals firm, demanded a strategic review and a board overhaul and also recommended the sale of Johnson Matthey's ...
Shell invests in Bonga North deep-water project in Nigeria
(Alliance News) - Shell PLC on Monday announced an investment in Bonga North, a deep-water project off the coast of Nigeria. The London-based oil and gas exploration company said Bonga North will be a ...
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AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: XLMedia plans GBP16 million tender offer
Powerhouse Energy Group PLC, up 12% at 1.2p, 12-month range 0.29p-2p. The Bingley, England-based non-recyclable waste-to-energy conversion company announces mechanical completion of its feedstock ...
Labrokes owner Entain faces anti-money laundering probe in Australia
The proceedings against Entain Group Pty Ltd, the group's subsidiary in Australia, relate to alleged contraventions of the Australian Anti-Money laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006.
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UK new seller asking prices to rise 4% in 2025 — Rightmove
(Alliance News) - New seller asking prices for properties in the UK dropped as usual in December and are set for a comfortable rise in 2025, Rightmove said Monday. The fall in new seller asking prices ...
UK manufacturers warn of rising costs as business confidence falls
(Alliance News) - Business confidence among Britain's manufacturers has fallen at the sharpest rate since the start of the pandemic, new research suggests. A survey of over 300 companies found that ...
London pre-open: Stocks seen down on weak Asian cues
(Sharecast News) - London stocks were set to fall at the open on Monday following a downbeat session in Asia, as investors eyed policy announcements this week from the Federal Reserve, the Bank of ...
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UK becomes first European nation to join CPTPP trade bloc
(Alliance News) - The UK will on Sunday become the first European nation officially to join an Indo-Pacific trade bloc, in a move that will "boost trade and create opportunities" for British firms ...
Mothercare breached employee's maternity rights, tribunal rules
(Alliance News) - Mothercare PLC breached the maternity rights of an employee when it sacked her and replaced her with a man, an employment tribunal has ruled.
Ashoka WhiteOak underperforms in half-year but bounces back since
Ashoka WhiteOak shares were unmoved at 120.00 pence on Friday afternoon in London. The trust attributed its underperformance for the interim period to challenging headwinds and volatility across ...
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Ascent Resources Share Chat (AST)
London South East prides itself on its community spirit, and in order to keep the chat section problem free, we ask all members to follow these simple rules. In these rules, we refer to ourselves as ...