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Starmer insists ‘not going to yield’ amid Trump threats to trade deal

Keir Starmer has insisted he is ‘not going to yield’ to pressure from Donald Trump, after the US president threatened to change the terms of...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 14:08


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Ashmore Group PLCtrading statement
Beauty Tech Group PLCfull year results
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Wed, 15/04/2026 - 13:41


British American Tobacco flags 2026 earnings hit, eyes Middle East war

British American Tobacco PLC said on Wednesday it is closely monitoring the Middle East conflict, and warned that it expects its performance this year to...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 13:31


Iofina reports first quarter record for iodine production

Iofina PLC reported on Wednesday ‘record’ levels of iodine production for the first quarter, and it now anticipates half-year output above expectations.

Iofina Resources, the London-based...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 13:11


TRADING UPDATES: Made Tech deal win; Brooks Macdonald hails inflows

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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Made Tech Group PLC - provider...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 13:04


EARNINGS AND TRADING: hVIVO swings to pretax loss after expansion

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

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hVIVO PLC -...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 12:48


Bloomsbury announces restructuring and new executive director

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC announced a restructuring on Wednesday, alongside the appointment of Jenny Ridout as an executive director.

The fiction and non-fiction publishing house plans...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 12:44


Robert Walters backs annual targets, eyes Mid-East impact as fees fall

Robert Walters PLC on Wednesday said first-quarter trading was in line with expectations, though net fees edged lower on-year.

The London-based recruitment firm estimated net fees...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 12:23


Lunchtime market roundup: FTSE beats peers as equities take breather

London’s blue chip index performed better than its peers in Paris and Frankfurt at Wednesday midday, as the mood was slightly more cautious after a...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 12:22


IN BRIEF: Segro joint venture prices €500 million, five-year bonds

Segro PLC - London-based property developer - As venture adviser to the Segro European Logistics Partnership joint venture, it reports the pricing of a €500...

Wed, 15/04/2026 - 12:17


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