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IN BRIEF: Critical Mineral hails ‘milestone’ in drilling update

Critical Mineral Resources PLC - London-based resource developer targeting Moroccan metals - Announces that its newly commissioned diamond drill rig has successfully produced its first...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 15:11


UK ministers to U-turn on pub business rates rise within days

Ministers are to U-turn on increasing business rates for UK pubs in the face of mounting pressure from landlords and backbench MPs, the Press Association...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 13:56


UPDATE: Admiral chair leaves Experian for Nationwide Building Society

Admiral Group PLC Chair Mike Rogers is to retire from the same role at Experian PLC to become chair of Nationwide Building Society, according to...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 13:33


Coral Products shares up as turns to interim profit amid revenue rise

Coral Products PLC on Thursday said its outlook for the year remained positively unchanged as it posted a swing to an interim pretax profit amid...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 13:27


Clarkson buys technology provider Zuma Labs for undisclosed sum

Clarkson PLC on Thursday announced the acquisition of Zuma Labs Ltd, which it expects to expedite Zuma’s strategy to expand the market reach of its...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 13:09


Kistos oil equivalent production grows in 2025 as notes opportunities

Kistos Holdings PLC on Thursday said its anticipated transition of operatorship of the Greater Laggan Area offers near-term infill drilling opportunities, as it posted an...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 12:43


Quartix Technologies says full-year earnings to exceed market guidance

Quartix Technologies PLC on Thursday reported increased annualised recurring revenue for 2025, and said overall revenue and profit increased more than expected.

Shares in Quartix climbed...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 12:32


Lunchtime market roundup: Retail drags FTSE 100 despite defence rally

London stocks were lower at midday on Thursday, as a rally in defence names following fresh US spending plans was outweighed by sharp falls in...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 12:12


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Friday 9 January 
J Sainsbury PLCtrading statement
Unite Group PLCtrading statement
Monday 12 January 

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 12:09


TRADING UPDATES: Dialight says end markets tepid; Tekmar wins 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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Dialight PLC - London-based industrial LED...

Thu, 08/01/2026 - 11:36


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