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UK retail sales were stronger than expected last month, numbers from the Office for National Statistics showed Friday, with

Defence spending in the UK "falls well short" of what is required, the chief executive of BAE Systems PLC has warned.

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The UK "stands ready 24/7 to defend itself", the government has said, after Iran claimed Britain would "bear responsibility"

Donald Trump will press ahead with a new 10% import tariff on UK goods after time-limited levies introduced by the president

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

London stocks retreated on Thursday as Brent crude climbed above USD100 a barrel for the first time since May after fresh

The following is a round-up of earnings and trading updates by London-listed companies, issued on Thursday and not separately

Auction Technology Group PLC - London-based auction market operator - Raises guidance for financial 2026 revenue growth at

The UK Competition & Markets Authority has issued an invitation to comment on the agreed acquisition of ITV Media &

Scancell Holdings PLC on Thursday said it agreed to a merger, with the combined company to be listed on the Nasdaq in New

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has defended limiting cuts to business rates to certain hospitality venues, saying pubs "need

Jupiter Fund Management PLC on Thursday reported positive flows in a "strong first half" as it raised its dividend and profit

Greencore Group PLC - Dublin-based convenience food maker - Chair Leslie Van De Walle, together with Domitille Marie Renee

Stocks in London were mostly lower on Thursday midday as the price of Brent oil continued to trade near USD100 a barrel

Condiment firm McCormick & Co Inc has said it will seek a secondary share listing in London after agreeing to merge with

Metlen Energy & Metals PLC on Thursday said it signed an exclusive partnership agreement to develop new land defence

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

Great Portland Estates PLC on Thursday said it has let a further 9,312 square feet of office space at its 16 Dufour's Place

Morgan Sindall Group PLC on Thursday reported higher earnings for the first half of 2026 and raised its targets for the Fit

Volution Group PLC on Thursday said it expects annual adjusted earnings to beat market expectations after delivering broad

CVS Group PLC on Thursday said sales and adjusted earnings grew in its recent financial year as the company increased its

UK manufacturers reported the sharpest fall in new orders in six years in July, as rising costs and weak demand continued to

Frasers Group PLC - Shirebrook, England-based owner of House of Fraser, Sports Direct and Flannels retail chains - Extends