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WH Smith hacks outlook as review finds inflated North American profit

WH Smith PLC on Thursday more than halved guidance for its North American division after an investigation found profit had been overstated.

The Swindon, England-based travel...

Thu, 21/08/2025 - 08:47


UK government net borrowing falls to three-year low in July - ONS

UK public sector net borrowing fell to around £1 billion in July, the Office for National Statistics reported on Thursday.

Net borrowing, the difference between total...

Thu, 21/08/2025 - 07:19


IN BRIEF: 88 Energy sells Texas asset to focus on Alaska and Namibia

88 Energy Ltd - oil exploration in Namibia and US state of Alaska - Sells its 75% working interest in Project Longhorn to its operator,...

Thu, 21/08/2025 - 07:00


TRADING UPDATES: Jangada Mines seals purchase of interest in Brazil

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

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Valereum PLC - Manchester, England-based technology...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 21:56


Pulsar Helium to advance Topaz project with £5 million fundraise

Pulsar Helium Inc on Wednesday reported plans to fundraise up to £5.0 million, with it looking to ink a new drilling contract post closing of...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 18:36


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 up despite UK inflation landing hot

London’s blue chip index reached record levels on Wednesday, remaining upbeat despite technology shocks on Wall Street hitting tech focused UK investment trusts, and fading...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 17:16


IN BRIEF: Capital Metals appoints Orana partner Anthony Eastman as CFO

Capital Metals PLC - London-based mining firm targeting mineral sand deposits in Sri Lanka - Names Anthony Eastman as chief financial officer, a non-board position....

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 16:29


IN BRIEF: Serco UK & Europe interim CEO sells shares worth £335,898

Serco Group PLC - Hampshire, England-based government services outsourcing provider - Helen Shaw, interim Chief Executive Officer of Serco UK & Europe sells 66,115 shares...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 16:09


Getech Group confirms Chris Jepps as CEO amid turnaround plan

Getech Group PLC on Wednesday made permanent the appoint of Chris Jepps as chief executive officer, after naming him for the interim role in January.

The...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 16:03


OptiBiotix secures distribution deal with weight management firm

OptiBiotix Health PLC on Wednesday said it has signed a distribution agreement with a ‘well-known’ and ‘established’ weight management company, as it noted shifting consumer...

Wed, 20/08/2025 - 15:53


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