UK’s Work & Pensions Sec won’t rule out tougher universal credit rules

The UK’s new Work & Pensions Secretary has refused to rule out tightening eligibility for universal credit, saying welfare reform ‘is happening all the time’.

Speaking...

Mon, 22/09/2025 - 08:14


London’s Gatwick second runway plan given go-ahead by UK government

Gatwick Airport’s £2.2 billion second runway plan has been given the go-ahead by Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander.

In the privately-financed project, the West Sussex airport will...

Mon, 22/09/2025 - 06:51


UK to recognise Palestinian state despite US pressure

The UK is set to recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday despite pressure from the US and the families of hostages held by Hamas.

Keir Starmer...

Sun, 21/09/2025 - 10:45


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: BP and Next non-executives buy shares

The following is a round-up of share dealings by London-listed company directors and managers announced on Friday and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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BP PLC...

Fri, 19/09/2025 - 21:46


EARNINGS AND TRADING: Pulsar hails helium finds, Celtic profit surges

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

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Firering Strategic Minerals...

Fri, 19/09/2025 - 21:44


Savannah Energy buys 50% stake in hydropower venture for $65 million

Savannah Energy PLC on Friday said subsidiary Savannah Energy EA Ltd has agreed to buy a 50.1% stake in Klinchenberg BV for a total of...

Fri, 19/09/2025 - 17:40


Late market close: London mixed as investors weigh rate decisions

Indexes in London closed mixed on Friday, as investors mulled the latest economic data and the crucial cut to the Federal Reserve’s interest rate earlier...

Fri, 19/09/2025 - 17:31


IN BRIEF: Hammerson Company Secretary Alex Dunn sells shares

Hammerson PLC - London-based real estate investment trust focused on city-centre shopping centres in the UK and elsewhere - General Counsel & Company Secretary Alex...

Fri, 19/09/2025 - 16:36


Middlefield Canadian optimistic on equities as rollover plans progress

Middlefield Canadian Income PCC on Friday reported rising dividends, alongside an increased net asset value at the end of its first half year.

The Jersey-based...

Fri, 19/09/2025 - 15:52


PRESS: NatWest in talks to sell workplace pensions provider Cushon

NatWest Group PLC is looking to sell Cushon, the workplace pensions provider it bought two years ago, Sky News reported on Friday.

Sky News said...

Fri, 19/09/2025 - 15:21


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