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UK growth to slow and business investment to contract amid tax hikes

Britain’s economic growth will slow sharply in 2026 as tax hikes and spending cuts are expected to continue having an impact, according to a report.

The...

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 09:53


Early market roundup: FTSE 100 falls ahead of UK manufacturing data

London’s blue chip index opened lower on Monday as a drop in metal prices impacted mining stocks just before the release of UK manufacturing purchasing...

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 09:29


UK PM indicates desire for closer defence ties with EU ahead of talks

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has indicated he wants to work more closely with Europe on defence, as trade talks between the EU and UK...

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 09:27


UK PM Keir Starmer hints at comeback for ‘fantastic’ Angela Rayner

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has suggested former deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has a ‘future role to play’ in government.

Rayner resigned in September after...

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 07:26


UK annual house price growth rises more than expected in January

UK house price growth rose more than expected in January, according to a report published on Monday.

The Nationwide house price index showed UK house price...

Mon, 02/02/2026 - 07:15


UK should talk itself up more, says Starmer on return from China

Britain needs to be better at talking itself up, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said as he returned from leading a trade delegation to China.

Reflecting on...

Sun, 01/02/2026 - 11:00


UK, Japan agree to deepen defence and security cooperation

The UK and Japan agreed to strengthen defence and economic ties, visiting Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Saturday, after his bid to forge closer...

Sun, 01/02/2026 - 10:50


Booze bosses warn on prices as UK alcohol duty hike comes into force

Wine and spirits bosses have warned that firms ‘have no choice but to increase prices’ to stay afloat as an increase to UK alcohol duty...

Sat, 31/01/2026 - 10:58


UK PM hails trade and investment deals as trip to China concludes

Keir Starmer has wrapped up his trip to China hailing billions of pounds in trade agreements and investment in the UK by companies including the...

Sat, 31/01/2026 - 10:47


EARNINGS: Shortwave Life Sciences half-year loss widens

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

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Chill Brands Group PLC - London-based...

Fri, 30/01/2026 - 22:01


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