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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


Syncona hails biotech recovery ahead of dividend policy vote

Syncona Ltd on Thursday posted an improved valuation, following what it viewed as an encouraging ‘recovery in the biotech sector’, paving the way for shareholders...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 12:42


Metlen Energy & Metals joins Greece’s GEK Terna on Crete road project

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC on Thursday said it will participate in a major road project on the Greek island of Crete, taking a stake...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 12:31


Lunchtime market roundup: Sterling down as BoE holds rate ahead of ECB

Stock prices in London were lower on Thursday midday after the Bank of England decided to hold its interest rate at 3.75% in a split...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 12:21


BoE leaves rates on hold but says ‘likely to be reduced further’

The Bank of England on Thursday left interest rates unchanged, in another tight vote, but hinted at further cuts ahead as inflation makes progress towards...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 12:18


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Defence Holdings names CEO; Ceiba falls

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Defence Holdings PLC, up 8.5% at 1.43 pence,...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 12:00


Ireland monthly unemployment rate steady at 4.7% in January - CSO

Ireland’s unemployment rate held steady in January, remaining unchanged from the previous month but edging higher on an annual basis, figures from Central Statistics Office...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 11:59


TRADING UPDATES: tinyBuild revenue ahead of view; Vianet wins US deal

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

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tinyBuild Inc - Bellevue, Washington-based video...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 11:58


Future sees full-year performance aligning with market expectations

Future PLC on Thursday said trading in the new financial year so far has been consistent with its expectations, as it guided a full-year outturn...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 11:57


Valterra Platinum ends 2025 with stronger quarterly output

Valterra Platinum Ltd reported on Thursday its annual production was lower, but quarterly performance was stronger.

The Rosebank, Johannesburg-based company, formerly called Anglo American Platinum...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 11:55


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