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UPDATE: UK PM Starmer in UAE for talks as Iran ceasefire under strain

Keir Starmer has arrived in the United Arab Emirates on the second leg of his trip to Gulf countries amid signs the US-Iran ceasefire is...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 07:53


Lebanon must be included in Iran ceasefire deal, UK’s Cooper to say

Lebanon must be included in the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper will say in a speech to City...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 06:38


UK unveils plans for faster approvals for nuclear, aviation fuel sites

The UK government has announced plans to speed up planning approvals for the Sizewell C nuclear project and a major sustainable aviation fuel plant.

Ministers announced...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 22:55


Virgin Media O2 inks deals with Ericsson, Nokia to upgrade UK network

Virgin Media O2 on Wednesday announced multi-year agreements with Ericsson and Nokia Corp to improve its UK mobile network.

Virgin is a 50-50 joint venture between...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 22:10


TRADING UPDATES: Alien Metals sees potential to expand Munni Munni estimate

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

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Blackbird...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 19:45


IN BRIEF: Geo Exploration names new Australian exploration head

Geo Exploration Ltd - oil and gas exploration company focused on Africa, Australia and the Mediterranean - Appoints Thomas Harris as Australian exploration manager. Notes...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 19:45


IN BRIEF: Halo Minerals names contractor for Playa Verde pre-FID work

Halo Minerals PLC - London-based mineral development company - Appoints contractor BIOS Mining & Infrastructure to conduct its mineral processing plant flow sheet design review...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 19:42


Late market roundup: Stocks soar on ceasefire, both sides claim win

The FTSE 100 rose on Wednesday, after the announcement of a US-Iran ceasefire drove down oil prices, although analysts noted that supply risks remain.

The...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 17:16


IN BRIEF: Tullow Oil receives consents for $1 billion notes

Tullow Oil PLC - London-based oil and gas company - Receives requisite consents in consent solicitation related to the $1.29 billion 10.25% senior secured notes...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 16:59


IN BRIEF: Jubilee Metals shareholders approve capital reduction

Jubilee Metals Group PLC - London-based metal processing company - Says its shareholders have approved its proposed capital reduction plan at a general meeting on...

Wed, 08/04/2026 - 15:31


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