UK PM Keir Starmer insists no lifting of Russian oil sanctions

Keir Starmer has insisted he is not lifting sanctions on Russian oil ‘in any way whatsoever’.

The UK prime minister said the ‘strong new package’ of...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 13:32


IN BRIEF: Falcon Oil loss widens as buyout by Tamboran progresses

Falcon Oil & Gas Ltd - Australia, Hungary and South Africa-focused oil and gas explorer - Remains non-revenue generating for the first quarter of 2026,...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 13:30


Science Group backs 2026 outlook amid defence sector delays

Science Group PLC on Wednesday said it remains on track to deliver a ‘resilient performance’ in 2026 despite geopolitical uncertainty and challenges in UK defence...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 13:21


IN BRIEF: Gamma Communications new CFO to join in August

Gamma Communications PLC - Newbury, Berkshire-based provider of cloud communications and voice services - Confirms Damien Maltarp will join the company as chief financial officer...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 13:19


IN BRIEF: Custodian Property grows ERV despite ‘challenging’ macro

Custodian Property Income REIT PLC - Leicester, England-based real estate investment trust - Reports net asset value of approximately 99.7 pence per share as of...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 13:13


MP Evans, AEP and REA fall on Indonesia export rule changes plans

Shares in MP Evans Group PLC, REA Holdings PLC and AEP Plantations PLC dropped on Wednesday, after Indonesia’s president announced new natural resource export controls...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 12:51


Planned UK fuel duty rise axed, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says

An increase in fuel duty planned in the UK for September has been scrapped.

Prime Minister Keir Starmer told MPs the 5p per litre fuel duty...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 12:14


Lunchtime market roundup: EU-US trade boost stocks; UK inflation cools

European markets found firmer footing on Wednesday as progress on an EU-US trade pact boosted confidence, while softer-than-expected UK inflation data steadied gilts.

The EU reached...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 12:10


IN BRIEF: Rockhopper celebrates chance of Sea Lion production boost

Rockhopper Exploration PLC - Salisbury, England-based oil and gas miner with key interests in the North Falkland Basin - Says that Navitas Petroleum LP, the...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 11:52


UK house prices stall in March; buyers cautious amid rate uncertainty

UK house prices were static in March in a sign of the market slowing and buyers holding back in the face of uncertainty over interest...

Wed, 20/05/2026 - 11:33


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