Schroders shares jump as accepts £10 billion takeover bid; profit up

Schroders PLC on Thursday said it has agreed to an all-cash takeover offer from Pantheon LLC, a newly incorporated subsidiary of Chicago-based asset manager Nuveen...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 09:21


Relx says AI is ‘key driver’ of business, as plans more share buybacks

Relx PLC on Thursday reported higher revenue and profit in 2025 and said it expects continued ‘positive momentum’ in 2026, as it raised its annual...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 09:09


British American Tobacco annual profit surges, unveils new buyback

British American Tobacco PLC on Thursday delivered substantially strong annual profit after slashing costs and as new categories continued to make inroads.

The London-based cigarette...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 08:17


AB InBev boosts annual profit, dividend despite disappointing volumes

Anheuser-Busch InBev NV on Thursday reported strong annual profit and hiked its dividend, though volumes were subdued.

The Leuven, Belgium-based brewer posted profit of $8.50...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 07:43


UK PM faces fresh questions over judgment after Doyle controversy

Keir Starmer is facing renewed questions about his judgment in a row over the appointment of his former spin doctor to the House of Lords...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 07:24


UK economy records 0.1% fourth-quarter growth and 1.3% in 2025

The UK economy eked out modest growth at the end of 2025, with gross domestic product rising slightly in December and the fourth quarter as...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 07:16


IN BRIEF: Rio Tinto ex-executive Sinead Kaufman to join South32 board

South32 Ltd - Perth, Australia-based diversified mining company - Names Sinead Kaufman as non-executive director, with effect from April 1. Until October 2025, Kaufman served...

Thu, 12/02/2026 - 06:49


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Unigel profit surges, outlook ‘promising’

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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Unigel Group PLC...

Wed, 11/02/2026 - 22:37


CORRECT: Edinburgh Worldwide warns against latest activisim by Saba

(Corrected to clarify that Saba’s claim regarding HomeServe is that EWI did not properly disclose the FCA’s 2014 fine and criticism of HomeServe’s board and...

Wed, 11/02/2026 - 20:40


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 up as US jobs data lowers Fed cut hopes

London stocks were mixed at Wednesday’s close, as the FTSE 100 climbed after unexpectedly strong US employment data for January reduced the chances that the...

Wed, 11/02/2026 - 17:12


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