BoE leaves rates on hold but says ‘likely to be reduced further’

The Bank of England on Thursday left interest rates unchanged, in another tight vote, but hinted at further cuts ahead as inflation makes progress towards...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 12:18


SMALL-CAP WINNERS & LOSERS: Defence Holdings names CEO; Ceiba falls

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Thursday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Defence Holdings PLC, up 8.5% at 1.43 pence,...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 12:00


Ireland monthly unemployment rate steady at 4.7% in January - CSO

Ireland’s unemployment rate held steady in January, remaining unchanged from the previous month but edging higher on an annual basis, figures from Central Statistics Office...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 11:59


TRADING UPDATES: tinyBuild revenue ahead of view; Vianet wins US deal

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

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tinyBuild Inc - Bellevue, Washington-based video...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 11:58


Future sees full-year performance aligning with market expectations

Future PLC on Thursday said trading in the new financial year so far has been consistent with its expectations, as it guided a full-year outturn...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 11:57


Valterra Platinum ends 2025 with stronger quarterly output

Valterra Platinum Ltd reported on Thursday its annual production was lower, but quarterly performance was stronger.

The Rosebank, Johannesburg-based company, formerly called Anglo American Platinum...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 11:55


UPDATE: UK PM says did not know depth of Mandelson’s Epstein ties

Keir Starmer has apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, saying he is ‘sorry for having believed Mandelson’s lies and appointed him’ British ambassador to...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 11:50


JTC says pleased with progress during 2025 amid new business wins

JTC PLC on Thursday said that trading was in line with its own expectations in 2025 amid ‘another record year of new business wins.’

The Jersey-based...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 11:41


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: Seeen wins contract; Arcontech earnings fall

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Thursday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Tern PLC, up 14% at 0.54 pence, 12-month range 2.11p-0.30p. The...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 11:30


Ithaca Energy enters 2026 with ‘strong’ hedging position, more output

Ithaca Energy PLC on Thursday said it had began the new year with higher production capacity, as it confirmed plans to pay out £500 million...

Thu, 05/02/2026 - 11:29


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