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Warnings of tax rises after Downing Street welfare U-turn
(Alliance News) - There are predictions of tax rises in the autumn budget after Keir Starmer U-turned on welfare reforms in the face of a backbench rebellion.
FCA opens investigation into John Wood Group covering 2023 to 2024
The FCA investigation will examine matters spanning from January 1, 2023, to November 7, 2024. Wood said it will cooperate fully with the regulator. The company did not disclose the focus of the ...
Jarvis Securities half-year profit jumps as continue wind down
Jarvis maintained its commitment to "an effective and efficient wind-down" in the months ahead. It is in the process of terminating arrangements with Jarvis Investment Management, and expects to ...
EARNINGS: Vault Ventures loss narrows, Xtract eyes antimony assets
Total comprehensive loss widens to GBP226,161 from GBP142,812 with administrative expenses accounting wholly for the loss. Says it has been "diligently attempting to identify a suitable business with ...
Next 15 confirms early talks for potential disposal of some brands
Further, as part of a leadership transition, Next 15 said Thursday long-serving CEO Tim Dyson will retire after 33 years at the company. He will be succeeded by Sam Knights, CEO of SMG since 2020, who ...
LONDON MARKET CLOSE: Tariff optimism lifts shares after US-China deal
Among the stocks shining across the Atlantic, Nike jumped 15%. The sportswear firm reported a drop in annual profit amid softer revenue and warned of a USD1 billion cost increase in financial 2026 due ...
DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Burberry and Vodafone CEOs buy shares
Burberry Group PLC - London-based luxury goods maker and retailer - Chief Executive Officer Joshua Schulman buys 29,744 shares at 1,069.09 pence, worth GBP317,991, on Friday. Schulman joined Burberry ...
LONDON BROKER RATINGS: Morgan Stanley raises targets for Shell, BP
Morgan Stanley raises Shell price target to 2,860 (2,027) pence - 'overweight' Jefferies cuts InterContinental Hotels target to 8,400 (8,900) pence - 'hold' Morgan Stanley cuts Ocado price target to ...
Haleon completes acquisition of remaining 12% in China joint venture
(Alliance News) - Haleon PLC on Friday said it completed the acquisition of the remaining 12% equity interest in Tianjin TSKF Pharmaceutical Co Ltd, its over-the-counter joint venture in China. The ...
AEW UK REIT maintains dividend as net asset value rises
(Alliance News) - AEW UK REIT PLC on Friday maintained its dividend as it reported a "strong performance" in the 2025 financial year with its net asset value increasing. The real estate investment ...
UK and France to agree migrant return deal to tackle Channel crossings
The deal could see migrants who arrive in the UK by crossing the English Channel in small boats returned to France, while the UK would accept those with legitimate claims to join family already in the ...