Retail sales in Ireland declined both annually and monthly in December, provisional data published by the Central Statistics Office showed on Wednesday.

Retail sales fell 0.1%...

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

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Tortilla Mexican Grill PLC - London-based...

Oakley Capital Investments Ltd on Wednesday said it delivered a ‘robust performance’ in 2025, driven by earnings growth and successful exits in its underlying portfolio.

The...

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

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AIM - WINNERS

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Sancus Lending Group Ltd, more than quadruples from 0.40 pence, 12-month...

FitzWalter Capital Ltd on Wednesday said its possible offer for Auction Technology Group PLC will not be increased as it has not been granted access...

Henderson Smaller Cos Investment Trust PLC on Wednesday reported a higher net asset value in its first half and kept its interim dividend unchanged.

The London-based...

Alkemy Capital Investments PLC said on Wednesday it has signed an agreement to supply battery-grade lithium hydroxide to the FTSE 100 miner and commodities trader...

The following stocks are the leading risers and fallers among London Main Market small-caps on Wednesday.

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SMALL-CAP - WINNERS

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Life Science REIT PLC, up 19% at 42.23...

Unite Group PLC on Wednesday said it has completed the acquisition of Empiric Student Property PLC.

Both firms are UK-based student accommodation providers.

Back in June,...

Keir Starmer has arrived in China on the first visit by a British Prime Minister in eight years.

A delegation of almost 60 representatives of British...