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Early market roundup: Solid start for FTSE 100 as BAE Systems surges

THE FTSE 100 opened in the green on Monday despite geopolitical concerns and tariff worries continuing to hang over equities.

The FTSE 100 index rose...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 09:08


KKR considers next move as Assura rejects £1.56 billion bid approach

Kohlberg Kravis Robert & Co Inc on Monday said Assura PLC has rejected four bid proposals for the company.

The New York-based private equity firm said...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 08:53


Anglo American Platinum boosts dividend despite slump in 2024 profit

Anglo American Platinum Ltd on Monday hiked its dividend, though its annual profit plummeted due to the ongoing depressed platinum group metal prices.

The Johannesburg-listed...

Mon, 17/02/2025 - 08:04


Steel tariffs would damage UK and US - UK business secretary

US President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on imports of UK steel will cause damage on both sides of the Atlantic, Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said.

The...

Sun, 16/02/2025 - 11:29


UK PM to join European talks after Trump’s push for Ukraine deal

Keir Starmer is poised to join European leaders at an emergency summit on Monday, as they consider how to respond to US President Donald Trump’s...

Sun, 16/02/2025 - 11:28


PRESS: Former Entain CEO, chair sue over advice linked to Turkey probe

Entain PLC’s former chair and chief executive have filed suit against the gambling firm, the Financial Times reported on Saturday.

Former chief executive Kenny Alexander...

Sun, 16/02/2025 - 11:14


UK PM Starmer could visit US ‘very soon’, US President Trump suggests

Keir Starmer could visit Donald Trump ‘very soon’, the US president has suggested.

The UK prime minister spoke to Trump in an impromptu phone call on...

Sat, 15/02/2025 - 10:44


UK PM warned to boost defence spend or be left in ‘bin of history’

Keir Starmer has been warned by a former head of the army that he faces being consigned to the dustbin of history unless the UK...

Sat, 15/02/2025 - 10:41


IN BRIEF: Great Western Mining flags high rate of success of field work

Great Western Mining Corp PLC - Nevada-focused gold, silver and copper explorer - Announces further results from 2024 geological field work with positive developments at...

Fri, 14/02/2025 - 20:08


IN BRIEF: MAC Alpha loss widens as continues to seek acquisition

MAC Alpha Ltd - London-listed acquisition vehicle - Reports results for the six months to December 31. Pretax loss is £152,099, widened from £137,174 a...

Fri, 14/02/2025 - 20:06


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