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UK footfall drops again in July as election sparks shopping pause

Footfall declined for the 12th month in a row as fewer customers visited UK shopping centres in a pre-election lull, figures on Friday showed.

Total...

Fri, 02/08/2024 - 05:03


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Robert Walters swings to loss as sales decline

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

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Volex PLC -...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 20:51


TOP NEWS: BA owner IAG scraps Air Europa deal and brings back dividend

British Airways owner, International Consolidated Airlines Group SA on Thursday said it has abandoned plans to buy Spain’s Air Europa, citing regulatory concerns.

The airline...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 19:36


IN BRIEF: Smarttech247 secures three year contract worth €860,000

Smarttech247 Group PLC - Cork, Ireland-based artificial intelligence-enhanced cybersecurity services provider - Signs a three-year contract, worth €860,000, with an Irish public sector agency, with...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 17:26


LONDON MARKET CLOSE: FTSE 100 red as BoE cuts interest rates

The FTSE 100 closed in the red on Thursday, but outperformed its European peers, after the Bank of England cut interest rates for the first...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 17:13


UPDATE: BoE cuts but ‘persistent’ prices something to be wary of

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey fell short of saying Thursday’s rate cut is a ‘one and done’ event but did not rule out Threadneedle...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 14:43


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Friday 2 August 
AIB Group PLCHalf Year Results
Capita PLCHalf Year Results
International Consolidated

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 14:35


Serco outlook for 2024 unchanged despite decreased first-half revenue

Serco Group PLC on Thursday said its outlook for 2024 is unchanged from the view given in late-June despite decreased revenue in the first half...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 14:33


Capital & Regional interim results positive on strong occupier demand

Capital & Regional PLC on Thursday said its first-half financial performance was on the back of ‘positive’ occupier-led demand.

The London-based real estate investment trust delivered...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 13:44


IN BRIEF: Inchcape completes £346 million sale of UK retail business

Inchcape PLC - London-based company provides distribution services to original equipment manufacturers in the automotive sector - Completes the disposal of its UK Retail operations...

Thu, 01/08/2024 - 12:52


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