HSBC’s move to take Hang Seng Bank private backed by board committee

HSBC Holdings PLC on Monday received support for its planned buy out of minority investors in Hong Kong lender Hang Seng Bank Ltd.

HSBC, the London-based...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 08:59


Hikma Pharmaceuticals CEO replaced by former CEO after guidance cut

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC said Riad Mishlawi is stepping down as chief executive officer on Monday ‘by mutual agreement’, with the company’s executive chair and former...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 08:57


IN BRIEF: Jardine Matheson new CEO buys $2 million in shares

Jardine Matheson Holdings Ltd - Hong Kong-based holding company with interests in retail, property, hotels and motor dealerships - Chief Executive Officer Lincoln Pan buys...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 08:49


UK manufacturers have had a volatile year but positive signs lie ahead

Manufacturers in the UK have had a volatile year but there are positive signs ahead, according to a new report published Monday.

Research among 263 companies...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 08:34


Nationwide says UK housing resilient, expects 2% to 4% growth in 2026

Nationwide Building Society said on Monday that the UK housing market proved ‘resilient’ through 2025 despite subdued consumer sentiment and mortgage rates that remained around...

Mon, 15/12/2025 - 08:08


UK’s new military chief to stress Russian threat in speech

The new head of Britain’s armed forces will call for ‘national resilience’ in the face of growing threats, particularly Russia’s stated determination to destroy Nato,...

Sun, 14/12/2025 - 22:46


PRESS: Next in talks to buy shoe shop chain Russell & Bromley - Sky

Next PLC is among the parties in talks to potentially acquire shoe retailer Russell & Bromley, Sky News reported on Saturday.

Next, which closed up 0.2%...

Sun, 14/12/2025 - 12:08


TRADING UPDATES: Microsalt’s retail offer success; Tern CLN issue

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

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Tern PLC - internet-of-things focused investor...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 20:30


IN BRIEF: Orient Telecoms loss widens, confident looking ahead

Orient Telecoms PLC - Singapore-based information technology firm - Reports earnings for six months to September 30. Income in the period is £88,243, down from...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 19:57


TRADING UPDATES: Blencowe hits high grades; Roquefort advances trial

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

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ECR Minerals PLC - Australia-focused gold...

Fri, 12/12/2025 - 18:07


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