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UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves warned against slashing Isa allowance

Finance chiefs have urged Rachel Reeves not to reform cash individual savings accounts amid reports the UK chancellor plans to slash the tax-free savings allowance.

The...

Sat, 17/05/2025 - 10:32


Starmer signals youth mobility scheme with EU would not cross red line

Keir Starmer has signalled that a youth mobility scheme would not cross Labour’s red line on freedom of movement with the EU.

The UK prime minister...

Sat, 17/05/2025 - 10:30


UK PM speaks to Trump, Zelensky, allies to ‘align’ response to Russia

The UK prime minister said he and European allies spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump on Friday to begin ‘closely aligning’ a...

Sat, 17/05/2025 - 10:28


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: FBD Chief Commercial Officer sells stock

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Thursday and Friday and not separately reported by Alliance...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 21:51


Takeover Panel establishes ‘auction process’ to determine HEIT future

The Takeover Panel on Friday said it has established an ‘auction process’ for Harmony Energy Income Trust PLC after neither bidder for the company declared...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 19:35


IN BRIEF: Mosman Oil and Gas raises £1.3 million via placing

Mosman Oil and Gas Ltd - helium, hydrogen, and hydrocarbon exploration company - raises £1.3 million via a placing of at 0.045 pence each. Net...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 19:24


Visum Technologies to buy C&C Gordon in share deal

Visum Technologies PLC on Friday said it has signed a share purchase agreement to buy C&C Gordon Ltd for £414,000.

The London-based provider of video technology...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 18:13


CORRECT: Wynnstay Properties buys warehouse units for £3 million

(Correcting description of Wynnstay Properties PLC.)

Wynnstay Properties PLC on Friday said it has bought a property in Cambridge for a total cash consideration of around...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 17:09


Late market roundup: Stocks end decent week higher after US-China pact

London’s FTSE 100 perked up on Friday and found its best level since ’liberation day’, as the tariff de-escalation between the US and China continues...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 17:07


UPDATE: Craneware confirms no proposal yet received from Bain Capital

Craneware PLC on Friday said it has not received a takeover proposal from Bain Capital Private Equity LLP, as Bain confirmed its assessment of a...

Fri, 16/05/2025 - 16:47


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