UK PM signals need for closer ties with EU amid Iran oil crisis

Keir Starmer has insisted Labour’s manifesto red lines on closer relations with Europe remain, as he signalled the government will seek stronger ties with the...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:37


IN BRIEF: Jardine Matheson CEO purchases over $720,000 in shares

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships - Chief Executive Lincoln Pan purchases 10,000...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:34


Ferrexpo explores funding options as cash runway to dry up in months

Ferrexpo PLC on Wednesday disclosed it has enough cash to last until the end of June, and is as such exploring potential funding options, including...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:33


Renew hails stable interim performance and positive full-year outlook

Renew Holdings PLC on Wednesday reported a strong business performance in line with expectations despite disruptions to its energy services and fewer rail renewals.

Renew is...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:19


Sainsbury’s customers to be offered new financial products via NatWest

J Sainsbury PLC’s customers will be able to access a range of new financial products, such as savings deals and loans, through an agreement with...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:16


Ireland unemployment rises slightly to 4.7% in March - CSO

Ireland’s unemployment rate edged higher in March, official data showed on Wednesday, with joblessness rising slightly both on a monthly and annual basis.

The Central Statistics...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:14


UK PM dismisses ‘noise’ after Trump says considering leaving Nato

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has dismissed Donald Trump’s comments as ‘noise’ after the US president said he is considering pulling out of Nato.

Trump, who...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:10


Iran war to affect future of UK but well-placed to weather storm - PM

Keir Starmer has warned the Iran war will ‘affect the future of our country’ but insisted the UK was ‘well-placed’ to weather the storm as...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:07


JPMorgan American Investment Trust lags benchmark but lifts payout

JPMorgan American Investment Trust PLC on Wednesday hiked its dividend despite total returns lagging behind the company’s benchmark in 2025.

The trust operates a high-conviction,...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 11:02


WINNERS & LOSERS: Ferrexpo warns on cash; Deltic takeover is abandoned

The following are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-cap and AIM stocks on Wednesday.

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Main Market small-cap winners

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Centaur Media PLC, up 13%...

Wed, 01/04/2026 - 10:47


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