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Early market roundup: FTSE 100 beats peers as gold and miners sparkle

London’s blue chip index outperformed against its peers in Paris and Frankfurt on Wednesday morning amid a higher gold price, sending stocks in miners up;...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 09:19


Pets At Home backs outlook after third quarter meets expectations

Pets At Home Group PLC on Wednesday said its third quarter was in line with expectations, and it expects its annual outcome to meet consensus....

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 09:19


UK pubs and music venues to see business rates cut by 15% from April

Pubs and music venues will get 15% off their business rates bills from April as part of a major support package, the Treasury announced late...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 09:08


British Land agrees £150 million purchase of Life Sciences REIT

British Land Co PLC on Wednesday said it has struck a £150 million deal to buy Life Science REIT PLC, highlighting a ‘compelling opportunity’ to...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 08:56


Fresnillo cuts 2026 production view but 2025 gold output beats guide

Fresnillo PLC on Wednesday said its annual production met or beat guidance last year, though it lowered output forecasts for 2026.

Shares in the gold...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 08:45


UPDATE: Visit to China will bring benefits for Britain - UK PM Starmer

Keir Starmer said his mission to Beijing would bring benefits for people in the UK as he prepared to begin the first prime ministerial visit...

Wed, 28/01/2026 - 07:56


UK PM heads to China in search of trade links and warmer relations

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will arrive in Beijing on Wednesday as he seeks to build bridges with China after years of frosty relations.

Accompanied by...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 22:59


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Mind Gym in talks that could result in offer

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

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Mind Gym PLC...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 22:00


REPEAT: Late market roundup: FTSE 100 ends higher as pound climbs

The FTSE 100 closed in the green on Tuesday, despite a fall in mining firms after the price of gold retreated slightly.

‘Gold prices remain elevated,...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 17:11


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE 100 ends higher as pound climbs

The FTSE 100 closed in the green on Tuesday, despite a fall in mining firms after the price of gold retreated slightly.

‘Gold prices remain elevated,...

Tue, 27/01/2026 - 17:04


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