UK government makes deal with Google for free public services tech

A deal with Alphabet Inc’s Google will see the tech giant provide free technology for UK government services from the NHS to local councils.

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Wed, 09/07/2025 - 18:01


Trump issues more letters to countries in push for tariff deals

US President Donald Trump released a fresh set of letters to trading partners Wednesday, setting out tariff rates for six countries as Washington pushes to...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 17:35


Late market roundup: FTSE 100 closes up as tariff uncertainty drags on

London’s blue-chip index closed in the green on Wednesday, as traders continued to weigh the latest shifts to US President Donald Trump’s tariff policy.

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Wed, 09/07/2025 - 17:18


FTSE 100 dividend growth grinds to a halt, but buyback bonanza continues

While dividend growth has slowed in the FTSE 100, the index has far outpaced the US’s S&P 500 in 2025, and the pound continues to...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 15:27


DIRECTOR DEALINGS: Tesco divisional CEOs sell £1.7 million in shares

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

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Tesco PLC...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 15:13


Migo Opportunities Trust eyes returns boost with shift after weak year

Migo Opportunities Trust PLC on Wednesday said it is ‘very optimistic’ about the future following a major strategic overhaul that will see the fund adopt...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 14:56


IN BRIEF: ZigUp CEO buys shares worth £250,000 after profit downturn

Zigup PLC - Darlington, England-based vehicle rental and management firm - Chief Executive Martin Ward buys 74,631 shares at average 334.97 pence, worth £249,992 on...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 14:10


UK earnings, trading statements calendar - next 7 days

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Thursday 10 July 
Brooks Macdonald Group PLCtrading statement
Grafton Group PLCtrading statement
Severn Trent

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 14:06


EXECUTIVE CHANGES: BP has ex-Shell CFO on board; Futura chair, CEO out

The following is a round-up of London-listed company director and manager changes announced this week and not separately reported by Alliance News:

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BP PLC - London-based...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 13:50


UK PM declines to rule out wealth tax; says sticking to fiscal rules

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has declined to rule out a wealth tax, after Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch accused the prime minister of ‘flirting’ with...

Wed, 09/07/2025 - 13:27


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