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UK must avoid Trump’s tariffs, says Prime Minister Starmer

The prime minister said the UK would ‘have to make sure that we avoid tariffs’ as he faced questions on his approach to incoming US...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 17:05


Jupiter Green Investment Trust gives shareholders two options

Jupiter Green Investment Trust PLC on Thursday proposed a scheme of reconstruction to shareholders as its interim net asset value per share outperformed the benchmark....

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 16:49


Starmer warns it will take time to feel benefits of economic reforms

Keir Starmer pleaded for patience over his drive to improve living standards, warning it ‘will take some time’ for people to feel the benefits.

The UK...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 15:42


Keir Starmer backs Tulip Siddiq amid Bangladeshi anti-corruption probe

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has backed Tulip Siddiq, Downing Street indicated, after the Treasury minister was named in an anti-corruption investigation in Bangladesh.

Siddiq is...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 15:40


UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets Sultan of Brunei

Keir Starmer praised the ‘strong relationship’ between the UK and Brunei as he met Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah at Downing Street.

The UK prime minister greeted...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 15:37


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Friday 20 December 
Carnival PLCFull Year Results
Monday 23 December 
no events scheduled 
Tuesday 24 December 
no events scheduled 

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 14:37


EARNINGS: Insig AI narrows interim loss; Eckoh profit falls

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

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Zenith Energy Ltd - oil &...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 14:30


LONDON MARKET MIDDAY: Stocks rattled by hawkish Fed; BoE holds rates

UK indices remained in the red at midday on Thursday but with water companies bucking the trend following UK regulator Ofwat green lighting a substantial...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 12:57


UPDATE: Investment trusts ask investors to take no action on Saba move

The seven investments trusts called out for poor performance by Saba Capital Management LP defended themselves in statements issued on Wednesday and Thursday.

The seven trusts...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 12:42


BoE holds rates in split decision amid lowered UK growth forecast

The Bank of England on Thursday left interest rates unchanged at 4.75%, although the vote was more divided than had been forecast.

The BoE’s Monetary...

Thu, 19/12/2024 - 12:34


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