Watchdog to investigate UK government’s compliance with key water laws

The environmental watchdog has launched an investigation into whether the UK government has failed to comply with key laws on water quality.

The Office for Environmental...

Thu, 20/03/2025 - 12:26


Bank of England votes 8-1 to keep interest rates on hold at 4.50%

The Bank of England on Thursday pledged a gradual and careful approach to monetary policy as it left interest rates unchanged amid slowing growth and...

Thu, 20/03/2025 - 12:18


Lunchtime market roundup: BoE leaves rates steady as expected

The FTSE 100 outperformed European peers on Thursday, but remained in the red in the immediate aftermath of the Bank of England leaving bank rate...

Thu, 20/03/2025 - 12:16


IN BRIEF: Rathbones picks former Man Group CFO as new chief executive

Rathbones Group PLC - London-based investment and wealth manager - Hires Jonathan Sorrell to be its new chief executive officer, joining the company on July...

Thu, 20/03/2025 - 12:08


Mast Energy shares surge after securing £5 million investment deal

Mast Energy Developments PLC on Thursday announced a £5 million definitive investment agreement with Powertree Holdings Ltd, formalising a long-term partnership to fund its Hindlip...

Thu, 20/03/2025 - 12:04


UK FCA fines London Metal Exchange over nickel price spike

The UK’s financial regulator fined the London Metal Exchange £9.2 million on Thursday over inadequate systems and controls to deal with a controversial spike in...

Thu, 20/03/2025 - 11:53


Council tax bills in Great Britain rise by 5% for third year in a row

Council tax bill rises in Great Britain will hit 5% in April for the third year in a row, as almost all councils increase bills...

Thu, 20/03/2025 - 11:52


Ocean Wilsons profit jumps as proposes much higher dividend for 2025

Ocean Wilsons Holdings Ltd on Thursday announced healthy annual profit and revenue growth.

The Bermuda-based investment holding company said pretax profit jumped 49% to $162.6 million...

Thu, 20/03/2025 - 11:49


EARNINGS: James Fisher swings to profit; Eurocell expects Alunet boost

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

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James Fisher & Sons PLC -...

Thu, 20/03/2025 - 11:40


Wickes shares up as profit falls but stays confident on 2025 outlook

Wickes Group PLC on Thursday reported a drop in full-year earnings due to weaker demand for larger home improvement projects, but said it remains confident...

Thu, 20/03/2025 - 11:33


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