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UK car production falls but sector ’optimistic about return to growth’

Car production fell last month, continuing a trend seen across the year, new figures show.

The number of cars built in UK factories was 8.4% lower...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 09:47

Keir Starmer to promise ’global leadership’ in UN General Assembly speech

Prime Minister Keir Starmer will address world leaders at the UN General Assembly and woo US business chiefs as his visit to New York continues.

The...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 09:43

LONDON MARKET OPEN: Stocks green; Marlowe plummets after spin-off IPO

Stocks in Europe opened higher on a busy Thursday filled with economic readings from the US and Europe as well as comments from US Federal...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 09:20

TOP NEWS: Old Mutual posts ‘solid’ interim results on robust equities

Old Mutual Ltd on Thursday dubbed as ‘solid’ its performance for the first half of 2024, underpinned by buoyant local equities and strong gross written...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 08:17

UK wants to expand defence cooperation with Germany

UK Foreign Minister David Lammy has expressed London’s intention to expand cooperation in the defence sector with Germany and the other European partners in view...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 06:40

Consumer morale down amid ‘negative publicity’ surrounding UK economy

UK consumer confidence declined in September, a tracker released on Thursday showed, setting the stage for a possibly ‘turbulent few months’ for retailers.

According to...

Thu, 26/09/2024 - 05:06

IN BRIEF: PRS REIT to join FTSE 250 to replace outbound Virgin Money

Virgin Money UK PLC - Newcastle upon Tyne-based consumer and mortgage lender - Virgin Money will be replaced by PRS REIT PLC in the FTSE...

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 21:44

UK PM says has ‘long believed in borrowing to invest’

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he has ‘long believed in borrowing to invest’, which can act as a ‘catalyst’ for private investment.

During a visit...

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 20:55

EARNINGS AND TRADING: Indus Gas in supply strife; Caspian profit down

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

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Indus Gas Ltd...

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 18:52

Avingtrans profit slumps in ‘challenging’ year but optimistic

Avingtrans PLC on Wednesday said profit fell more than 30% for the financial year just ended, despite a jump in revenue, but a ‘strong’ order...

Wed, 25/09/2024 - 18:42

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