UK retail footfall fails to meet hopes in March despite Easter boost

UK shopper footfall failed to meet expectations in March despite Easter and the school holidays falling earlier than usual, figures show.

Total UK footfall was up...

Fri, 10/04/2026 - 07:34


UK’s lead on Strait of Hormuz shows ‘mindset shift’, Nato chief says

Britain leading an international push to ensure the future security of the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane shows a change in the ‘mindset’ of Nato...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 22:57


Trump and Starmer discuss need for ‘practical plan’ on Hormuz

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump on Thursday agreed the ‘need for a practical plan’ to get shipping moving again through...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 22:53


Strait of Hormuz traffic remains becalmed despite ceasefire

Just 10 vessels have passed through Strait of Hormuz since the Middle East war ceasefire took effect, according to maritime tracking data, amid lingering fears...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 20:58


Israel, Lebanon talks to take place next week in Washington: source

Israel and Lebanon will hold talks next week in Washington after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered direct talks, a source familiar with the situation told...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 20:57


TRADING UPDATES: Somero Enterprises extends buyback to $6.0 million

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

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RentGuarantor Holdings PLC - London-based provider...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 20:07


IN BRIEF: ImmuPharma forecasts ‘year of delivery’ in 2026

ImmuPharma PLC - London-based specialist drug discovery and development company - Chair Tim McCarthy produces open letter to shareholders, noting that resolutions relating to the...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 18:54


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 down amid fears for ‘fraying’ ceasefire

The price of oil crept higher, with the FTSE 100 and European stocks in the red, amid growing doubts over how long the US and...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 17:17


Shield Therapeutics expects ‘strong’ Accrufer growth as revenue rises

Shield Therapeutics PLC on Thursday highlighted a record performance from Accrufer, which it said helped drive a strong rise in annual sales.

The Newcastle, England-based commercial-stage...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 16:03


Markets rally after Iran ceasefire – What it means for your money

Markets have rebounded sharply after news of a ceasefire involving Iran – but what does it really mean for investors and household finances?

In this...

Thu, 09/04/2026 - 15:50


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