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WPP hires Microsoft executive Cindy Rose as new chief executive

WPP PLC on Thursday announced Microsoft Corp executive Cindy Rose as its new chief executive a day after shares fell heavily in the wake of...

Thu, 10/07/2025 - 08:49


Severn Trent on course to meet targets with improved leakage efforts

Severn Trent PLC on Thursday said it expects to perform in line with guidance, with investment plans on track, alongside expected ‘improvements in leakage’.

In...

Thu, 10/07/2025 - 08:28


Jubilee Metals working to finalise sale of chrome and PGM assets

Jubilee Metals Group PLC on Thursday said it is working to finalise the sale of its chrome and platinum group metal operations in South Africa....

Thu, 10/07/2025 - 07:43


IN BRIEF: Richmond Hill reverse takeover hit by administrative delay

Richmond Hill Resources PLC - holding company formerly named Rogue Baron PLC - The company’s planned reverse takeover of Three Mile Beach Ltd aimed at...

Thu, 10/07/2025 - 06:51


UK government makes deal with Google for free public services tech

A deal with Alphabet Inc’s Google will see the tech giant provide free technology for UK government services from the NHS to local councils.

Shares in...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 18:01


Trump issues more letters to countries in push for tariff deals

US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday, setting out tariff rates for six countries as Washington pushes to...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 17:35


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 closes up as tariff uncertainty drags on

London’s blue-chip index closed in the green on Wednesday, as traders continued to weigh the latest shifts to US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.

Earlier in...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 17:18


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Tesco divisional CEOs sell £1.7 million in shares

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced this week and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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Tesco PLC...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 15:13


Migo Opportunities Trust eyes returns boost with shift after weak year

Migo Opportunities Trust PLC on Wednesday said it is ‘very optimistic’ about the future following a major strategic overhaul that will see the fund adopt...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 14:56


IN BRIEF: ZigUp CEO buys shares worth £250,000 after profit downturn

Zigup PLC - Darlington, England-based vehicle rental and management firm - Chief Executive Martin Ward buys 74,631 shares at average 334.97 pence, worth £249,992 on...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 14:10


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