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Stock prices in London, Paris and Frankfurt were in the green on Thursday morning, with Direct Line shining on the FTSE 250, as traders in...

Global Petroleum Ltd on Wednesday provided updates on two of its key projects, targeting a year-end agreement for its Namibian oil and gas exploration licence...

The number of cars produced in Britain has fallen for the eighth consecutive month, new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders, SMMT,...

Ireland-based budget fashion chain and Associated British Foods PLC subsidiary Primark has been criticised for its record on workers’ rights and the effect of its...

Consumer confidence was little moved in November as consumers weighed the autumn budget and looked ahead to Christmas, a report on Thursday showed.

According to BRC-Opinium...

Aviva PLC on Wednesday said it had made an approach to buy Direct Line Insurance Group PLC, which had been rejected.

London-based Aviva said the cash...

Baillie Gifford European Growth Trust PLC on Tuesday said its net asset value rose during its most recent financial year, despite ‘volatility’ in its long-term...

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

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Samuel Heath & Sons PLC -...

London’s stock indices closed higher on Wednesday, contrasting with broader European declines, with confidence from easing bond yields lifting housebuilders over the session.

The FTSE 100...

Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd on Wednesday said its first-half net loss widened, as operating costs climbed.

Eco Atlantic is a Toronto, Canada-based oil and...