UK PM defends handling of economy but declines to rule out tax hikes

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has defended the government’s stewardship of the economy amid warnings that taxes will need to rise in the autumn to...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 12:44


Telecom Plus gets TalkTalk boost as eyes 2 million customer target

Telecom Plus PLC on Wednesday said it was seeing encouraging results from the trialled acquisition of customers from TalkTalk, as it said it continues to...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 12:11


PHP says Assura offer acceptances up shy of 3% as deadline nears

Primary Health Properties PLC reported on Wednesday that its new offer has been accepted by just over 3% of shareholders of Assura PLC.

As at...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:57


Lunchtime market roundup: Cautious trading as US-China talks continue

Stocks in Europe were mostly a touch higher at Wednesday midday, as UK construction activity data disappointed, meanwhile CT Automotive shone as it remains on...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:51


Metro Bank swings to profit as costs fall and corporate lending climbs

Metro Bank Holdings PLC on Wednesday said it returned to profit in the first half of the year as revenue climbed, after it increased lending...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:51


Tritax Big Box REIT lifts dividend as UKCM deal lifts rental income

Tritax Big Box REIT on Wednesday said rental income received a boost from last year’s UK Commercial Property REIT acquisition, while its portfolio value grew.

Shares...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:41


Smithson Investment Trust beats index in 1st half but discount widens

Smithson Investment Trust PLC on Wednesday reported a positive net asset value total return in the first half of 2025, beating its comparison index, which...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:38


Jubilee Metals shares fall despite upbeat production guidance

Jubilee Metals Group PLC reported it expects sharply higher copper production for the financial year, with its expansion progressing ‘significantly’ in Zambia.

The London-based metal...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:32


Ibstock eyes market recovery and maintains dividend as profit falls

Ibstock PLC on Wednesday maintained its dividend and guidance as pretax profit fell due to cost inflation, despite higher revenue.

The Leicestershire, England-based building products supplier...

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:30


AIM WINNERS & LOSERS: CT Automotive to post half-year revenue decline

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers on AIM on Wednesday.

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AIM - WINNERS

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Faron Pharmaceuticals Ltd, up 13% at 220.00 pence, 12-month range 140.00p-270.00p....

Wed, 06/08/2025 - 11:01


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