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Ireland services sector growth accelerates in September

Ireland’s private sector expansion picked up pace in September, with the services sector supported by new business and employment, S&P Global reported Friday.

The AIB Ireland...

Fri, 03/10/2025 - 03:08


UK consumer confidence in economy falls to lowest point this year

Consumer confidence in the UK economy fell during the last quarter to its lowest point so far this year, according to a survey.

KPMG’s latest Consumer...

Fri, 03/10/2025 - 01:12


UK’s biggest banks ‘investing ever larger sums into fossil fuels’

Some of the UK’s biggest banks contributed billions of pounds to oil and gas financing last year, while just two were found to meet high...

Fri, 03/10/2025 - 01:10


TRADING UPDATES: Hercules eyes record year; Zinc Media’s milestone

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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Medpal AI PLC - London-based firm...

Thu, 02/10/2025 - 21:57


Late market roundup: FTSE ends positive run as Experian drags

London’s blue chip index ended Thursday lower, hampered by Experian, as credit bureaus face potential margin pressure from a direct-to-consumer programme disrupting the industry...

Thu, 02/10/2025 - 17:11


Rockwood Strategic optimistic despite lower first-half return

Rockwood Strategic PLC on Thursday reported weaker performance in its first half, but maintained hopes of ‘positive progress’ for the remainder of the year.

The...

Thu, 02/10/2025 - 14:52


Gaming Realms extends licensing agreement with Light & Wonder

Gaming Realms PLC on Thursday said it extended its licensing agreement with Light & Wonder Inc.

The London-based mobile betting games developer said the supplier will...

Thu, 02/10/2025 - 14:33


Lloyds set to take control of Schroders wealth tie-up

Lloyds Banking Group PLC is set to scrap its wealth management tie-up with Schroders PLC and take control of the unit amid efforts to sharpen...

Thu, 02/10/2025 - 13:56


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Friday 3 October 
JD Wetherspoon PLCfull year results
Monday 6 October 
Ferrexpo PLCtrading statement
Tuesday

Thu, 02/10/2025 - 13:37


International Biotechnology to raise unquoted exposure with Schroders

International Biotechnology Trust PLC on Thursday said it has partnered with Schroders Capital to access more investees in the earlier stages of development.

The London-based investor...

Thu, 02/10/2025 - 13:31


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