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UK GDP rises 0.3% in November as services offset construction fall

UK gross domestic product rose modestly in November, supported by growth in services and production, though construction activity weakened, official data showed Thursday.

Figures from the...

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 07:20


UK sends officer to Greenland for joint military operation

The UK has sent a military officer to Greenland as Denmark steps up its military presence in the Arctic and High North, amid repeated calls...

Thu, 15/01/2026 - 06:38


TRADING UPDATES: DP Poland sales rise, M Winkworth cuts forecast

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

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Xaar PLC - Cambridge, England-based industrial...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 21:12


UK says it has ‘temporarily closed’ embassy in Tehran

The British embassy in Iran’s capital Tehran has been ‘temporarily closed’, the government in London said on Wednesday.

‘We have temporarily closed the British Embassy in...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 21:04


IN BRIEF: Oxford Biomedica confirms fresh EQT takeover approach

Oxford BioMedica PLC - Oxford, England-based gene and cell therapy developer - Says it notes recent press speculation and that it has received an unsolicited...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 18:53


IN BRIEF: Weir Group announces milestone towards Saudi joint venture

Weir Group PLC - Glasgow-based engineering firm - Announces, alongside Olayan Saudi Holding Co, the signing of an agreement to establish a joint venture in...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 18:52


IN BRIEF: Hamak Strategy Chair Nicholas Thurlow steps down

Hamak Strategy Ltd - Africa-focused gold exploration firm and digital asset treasury manager - Executive Director & Chair Nicholas Thurlow resigns, effective immediately, to enable...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 18:08


Mirriad Advertising notes ‘disappointing’ fourth quarter sales

Mirriad Advertising PLC saw its shares decline on Wednesday as it noted ‘disappointing’ fourth-quarter sales, but said it was ‘cautiously optimistic’ regarding its outlook.

The...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 17:45


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 closes higher as gold gains lift miners

London’s blue chip index closed higher on Wednesday, as miners were buoyed by gains in gold, and Denmark said it is increasing its military presence...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 17:13


IN BRIEF: Ecora Resources changes name to Ecora Royalties

Ecora Royalties PLC - critical minerals-focused royalty company, formerly known as Ecora Resources PLC - Changes its name to Ecora Royalties PLC, stating this better...

Wed, 14/01/2026 - 15:58


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