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Late market roundup: Gold up on tariffs, Beazley jumps on Zurich bid

London stocks closed lower on Monday as renewed US tariff threats unsettled European markets, while a surge in the gold price and a takeover approach...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 17:05


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Tuesday 20 January 
4imprint Group PLCtrading statement
BHP Group Ltdtrading statement
DFS Furniture PLCtrading

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 17:03


IN BRIEF: National Grid executive sells over £250,000 in shares

National Grid PLC - London-based electricity and gas utility, which operates the UK’s electricity transmission network - Chief People Officer Will Serle sells 21,800 shares,...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 16:29


UPDATE: Beazley says it has yet to consider Zurich’s improved offer

Beazley PLC on Monday responded to a possible takeover approach from Zurich Insurance Group AG, confirming it has yet to consider Zurich’s improved cash proposal.

Beazley...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 16:20


TRADING UPDATES: Oracle Power sees positive results at Kalgoorlie

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

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Panthera Resources PLC - London-based gold...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 16:18


IN BRIEF: Investec executive Stuart Spencer sells Investec PLC shares

Investec PLC and Ltd - Sandton-based financial services company - Says Stuart Spencer, the chief operating officer, disposes of 33,553 shares in Investec PLC for...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 16:13


LPA inks new banking facilities; makes strong start to financial year

Shares in LPA Group PLC on Monday soared after it announced the successful refinancing of its banking facilities.

The Saffron Walden, Essex-based engineering firm focused on...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 15:25


EXECUTIVE CHANGES: Genflow Biosciences names Berdugo as new chair

The following is a round-up of London-listed company director and manager changes announced on Monday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Amicorp FS (UK) PLC...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 14:32


Fintel expects Pearson Ham acquisition to be earnings accretive

Fintel PLC on Monday said it has completed the acquisition of the Pearson Ham Group’s market pricing business, a provider of proprietary pricing data to...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 14:32


UPDATE: LSE hails reforms to UK markets as biggest ‘in a generation’

The head of the London Stock Exchange has heralded the biggest reforms to UK capital markets ‘in a generation’, as the UK chancellor backed changes...

Mon, 19/01/2026 - 14:31


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