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UK says seeking ‘best deal possible’ for UK firms over US tariffs

High-level talks are ongoing after Donald Trump’s announcement of 15% global tariffs and the government wants ‘the best possible deal’ for UK firms, a UK...

Sun, 22/02/2026 - 11:15


TRADING UPDATES: Wildcat changes strategy; Imara eyes Main Market exit

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

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Wildcat Petroleum PLC - The company...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 19:47


Inspecs suitor switches to takeover offer to make deal certain

Inspecs Group PLC on Friday said the vehicle indirectly owned by Luke Johnson and Ian Livingstone has switched to a takeover offer worth £85.4 million...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 18:47


Smarter Web swings to profit as bitcoin holdings grow

Smarter Web Co PLC on Friday said it swung to a pretax profit in the 2025 financial year due to one off gains and fair...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 18:20


BHP Group plans Arizona land sale to Faraday Copper for stake in firm

BHP Group Ltd on Friday said it has signed a letter of intent with Faraday Copper Corp to explore a potential sale of BHP’s San...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 17:58


IN BRIEF: OSB names Santander UK executive Enrique Labiano as CEO

OSB Group PLC - Kent, England-based bank - Appoints Enrique Labiano as chief executive officer, pending regulatory approval, effective from a to-be-agreed date. Labiano currently...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 17:57


IN BRIEF: Finseta names Andrew Richards as permanent CFO

Finseta PLC - London-based currency exchange and payments provider - Appoints Interim Chief Financial Officer Andrew Richards to the CFO role on a permanent basis,...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 17:33


Strategic Equity net asset value grows despite ‘subdued’ sentiment

Strategic Equity Capital PLC on Friday reported total net asset value growth in the first half of the financial year, and it hailed a ‘compelling’...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 17:33


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Monday 23 February 
Mony Group PLCfull year results
Tuesday 24 February 
Brooks Macdonald Group PLChalf

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 17:14


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 rises as Trump’s tariffs ruled illegal

London’s blue chip index closed out Friday higher after a host of positive domestic economic data readings, with Diageo leading as it gained on reports...

Fri, 20/02/2026 - 17:04


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