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Government commits to 87% cut in UK’s climate emissions by 2040

The government has signed up to a legal target to cut the UK’s planet-heating emissions by 87% by 2040, Ed Miliband has announced.

The reduction in...

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 11:47


Serica maintains upbeat guidance, unveils new dividend policy

Serica Energy PLC on Tuesday, ahead of its capital markets day, hailed an ‘exciting time’ for its portfolio and forecast continued production growth over the...

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 11:29


WINNERS & LOSERS: Gelion agrees to collaboration; Sabien receives fees

The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Tuesday.

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Main Market small-cap winners

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BSF Enterprise PLC, up 44%...

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 11:21


Andy Burnham rules out snap general election if he becomes UK PM

Andy Burnham will not call an early general election if he becomes UK prime minister.

The Greater Manchester Mayor is running for Labour in the Makerfield...

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 11:05


Central Asia Metals proposes to buy Cygnus Metals and list in Toronto

Central Asia Metals PLC on Tuesday said it has proposed to buy Cygnus Metals Ltd for A$232 million, about $166.5 million.

The Kazakhstan and North Macedonia-focused...

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 10:58


IN BRIEF: Metlen Energy & Metals director buys 12,500 shares

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC - Athens-based aluminium producer and electricity generator - Nikolaos Papapetrou, Metlen’s Renewables & Energy Transition Platform chief executive director, buys...

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 10:50


WINNERS & LOSERS: BAT hit by weaker outlook; Entain gains on bid talk

The following are the leading risers and fallers among FTSE 100 and 250 index constituents on Tuesday.

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FTSE 100 winners

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Fresnillo PLC, up 4.1% at 3,374.50p, tracks...

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 10:39


Gooch & Housego backs guidance but shares falter after strong run

Gooch & Housego PLC on Tuesday reported double-digit growth in profit and sales at the half-year stage boosted by a jump in Aerospace & Defence...

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 10:27


IN BRIEF: Schroder AsiaPacific Fund total return is short of benchmark

Schroder AsiaPacific Fund PLC - invests in a portfolio of 60 ‘best quality but undervalued’ companies in Asia and Australia - Delivers 3.7% total return...

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 10:19


UK mortgage borrowing slows in April as house purchase approvals rise

UK mortgage borrowing slowed in April, although approvals for house purchases rose, while business borrowing increased, according to figures released by the Bank of England...

Tue, 02/06/2026 - 09:48


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