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Weir lifts payout, flags visible and well supported future sale growth

Weir Group PLC on Wednesday reported solid full-year results, albeit a touch below consensus, with profit and revenue edging higher reflecting strong aftermarket demand.

The...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 08:47


IN BRIEF: Heads of Iberia and Vueling sell £3 million in IAG shares

International Consolidated Airlines Group SA - London- and Madrid-based owner of British Airways, Iberia and other airlines - Marco Sansavini, chair & chief executive officer...

Wed, 04/03/2026 - 06:58


TRADING UPDATES: Rosebank fundraise; Surface Transforms loses GM deal

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

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Helix Exploration PLC - London-based helium...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 22:22


EKF announces hematology purchasing deal with Blood Centers of America

EKF Diagnostics Holdings PLC on Tuesday said it has signed a three-year group purchasing agreement with Blood Centers of America Inc.

The Cardiff, Wales-based diagnostics...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 19:33


Malvern expects ‘preparation and investment’ in 2026 after ELT exit

Malvern International PLC on Tuesday said 2026 is set to be a period of ‘preparation and investment’ following the sale of its adult English language...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 19:30


CORRECT: Sidara takeover of John Wood slated to take effect next week

(Correcting departure date of Ken Gilmartin, who stepped down in November)

John Wood Group PLC on Tuesday said it expects its takeover by Sidara to complete...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 19:20


UPDATE: US President Trump says ‘not happy’ with UK over Iran

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he was upset with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who has not joined the US-Israeli attack on Iran...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 17:29


PCI-PAL revenue grows in first half but product expenses widen loss

PCI-PAL PLC on Tuesday reported higher first-half revenue but a wider pretax loss, as increased investment in sales and product development weighted on earnings.

Revenue totalled...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 17:27


Late market close: FTSE tumbles as oil surge fuels inflation fears

London stocks suffered heavy losses on Tuesday as escalating conflict in the Middle East drove oil prices sharply higher, stoking fears of renewed inflation and...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 17:07


IN BRIEF: Mears Group sells non-core FM unit for £18 million in cash

Mears Group PLC - Gloucester, England-based provider of housing and social care - Disposes of subsidiary Morrison Facilities Services Ltd for total cash consideration of...

Tue, 03/03/2026 - 16:38


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