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UK house prices climb more than expected in January - Halifax

UK house prices rose more sharply than expected in January, while annual growth picked up, numbers from Halifax showed on Friday.

House prices rose by 0.7%...

Fri, 06/02/2026 - 07:16


EARNINGS AND TRADING: React sales increase; Arcontech profit declines

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

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React Group PLC...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 20:21


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 lower as US tech concerns persist

London’s blue chip index closed down on Thursday, mirroring European peers, as Rio Tinto abandoned its merger with Glencore, and investors digested rate decisions in...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 17:09


Rio Tinto withdraws offer for Glencore over valuation disagreement

Rio Tinto PLC said on Thursday it has abandoned its bid to acquire peer Glencore PLC, over disagreement on valuation and price.

The two mining...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 16:14


Secure Trust Bank remains optimistic amid exit from motor finance

Secure Trust Bank PLC on Thursday published an optimistic trading update, as it anticipates a gain on the disposal of its motor finance unit.

The Solihull,...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 15:23


Resolute secures mining permit for Ivory Coast gold venture

Resolute Mining on Thursday said Ivory Coast’s Council of Ministers had granted the company a permit to mine the Doropo gold prospect.

The mining permit...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:52


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Friday 6 February 
Victrex PLCtrading statement
Monday 9 February 
HgCapital Trust PLCtrading statement
Plus500

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:32


IN BRIEF: Goldplat CFO Brent Doster resigns; company to seek new CFO

Goldplat PLC - gold miner and producer with recovery operations in Ghana and South Africa - Announces that Chief Financial Officer Brent Doster has resigned...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:31


UPDATE: BoE in more ‘normal state of affairs’ as shocks dissipate

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey suggested he needed to ‘see more’ to have the conviction to cut on Thursday, but sounded confident about a...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 14:07


IN BRIEF: C&C names Headlam finance chief Adam Phillips as CFO

C&C Group PLC - Dublin-based beer, cider, wine, spirits and soft drinks maker - Appoints Adam Phillips as chief financial officer and executive director, with...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 13:42


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